Quality Control of Skipjack Fish on Purse Seine Vessels at PPS Kutaraja

Fish Handling, Np Control Charts, Organoleptic Tests, Scoring Analysis, Skipjack Tuna

Authors

  • Demo Buana Putra Marine Fisheries Technology Study Program, IPB Postgraduate School, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.
  • Mustaruddin Department of Fisheries Resources Utilization, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.
  • Gondo Puspito Department of Fisheries Resources Utilization, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.
April 8, 2024
April 10, 2024

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The research aims to analyze the handling system for skipjack tuna since the fish are caught until sold at the Kutaraja Ocean Fisheries Port (PPS) fish auction site (TPI). The researcher used descriptive methods, organoleptic tests, scoring analysis, and np control charts as study methods. The research results show that the handling of skipjack tuna at the Kutaraja PPS has yet to be optimal, which has an impact on reducing the quality of the fish. The handling process that did not comply with the established procedures occurred from when the fish was put on the boat until it landed at PPS Kutaraja. The results of organoleptic tests, scoring analysis, and np control charts indicated a decrease in fish quality during the handling process. All ships based at PPS Kutaraja are not equipped with freezer cooling machines. The cooling process only relies on a very limited amount of ice blocks to maintain the quality of the fish during the fishing operation. Very limited use of ice cubes will trigger a decline in fish quality. Increasing hatch room temperatures also cause a significant decrease in organoleptic values and faster rigor mortis times for fish.