Enhancing Fish Processing Skills through STEAM-Based Smart Technology: A Capacity-Building Model for Small-Scale Tongkol (Euthynnus affinis) Processors in Rural Indonesia

Authors

  • Muhammad Nurtanto Pendidikan Teknologi dan Kejuruan, Fakultas Teknik, Universitas Negeri Jakara Author
  • Rouf Muhammad Teknik Mesin, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta Author https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4303-0982
  • Hana Nurdina Diploma III-Administrasi Bisnis, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta Author https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7403-6825
  • Hamid Ramadhan Nur Diploma III-Teknik Mesin, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5225-1811
  • Mulyono Mulyono MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, and Exhibition), Politeknik Negeri Jakarta Author
  • Rina Febriana Hendrawan Pendidikan Teknologi dan Kejuruan, Fakultas Teknik, Universitas Negeri Jakarta Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6337-0610
  • Farid Mutohhari Pendidikan Vokasional Teknik Mesin, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1178-4774
  • Ramadhan Diploma III-Teknik Mesin, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta Author
  • Hanung Difa Safitri Diploma III-Administrasi Bisnis, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta Author
  • Galas Dimas Aryo Prayudo MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, and Exhibition), Politeknik Negeri Jakarta Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31004/e1ht1w85

Keywords:

Smart Fish Processing, STEAM, tongkol processing, MSME empowerment, Participatory Action Research

Abstract

Small-scale fish processing in Indonesia’s coastal regions continues to face major challenges, including inconsistent product quality, limited technical skills, and minimal utilization of appropriate processing technologies. These conditions contribute to the low added value and weak competitiveness of micro-scale tuna processing enterprises. This program aims to enhance technical capacity, product quality, and overall productivity of MSMEs through the implementation of Smart Fish Processing technology grounded in STEAM principles and facilitated using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach. A total of 25 MSME members participated in awareness sessions, technology diffusion activities, hands-on training, demonstrations, and intensive mentoring over a two-month period. The results indicate a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, and modern processing techniques based on pre–post test scores. Technical skill enhancement was reflected in their ability to operate the smart steaming unit, standardize processing parameters, and produce three value-added products: steamed tuna, tuna floss, and tuna broth concentrate. During the program, production capacity increased to a cumulative total of 1,498 kg of steamed fish, 419 kg of tuna floss, and 548 kg of shredded tuna, yielding total sales of IDR 153.44 million and a net profit of IDR 45.9 million. Qualitative findings from interviews and FGDs show increased participant confidence, more structured production collaboration, and emerging digital marketing initiatives through WhatsApp and Facebook. Overall, the integration of controlled processing technology with participatory learning effectively improved product quality, productivity, and business capacity among coastal fish processors. The Smart Fish Processing model demonstrates strong potential for replication among fisheries-based MSMEs in other regions with similar characteristics.

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2026-01-05

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