The Role of Traditional Maritime Transport in Facilitating Regional Development in the Selayar Islands Regency

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 8

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Teguh Pairunan, Muhammad Yamin Jinca, Chairul Paotonan, Johny Malisan

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V12I8P118

How to Cite?

Teguh Pairunan, Muhammad Yamin Jinca, Chairul Paotonan, Johny Malisan, "The Role of Traditional Maritime Transport in Facilitating Regional Development in the Selayar Islands Regency," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 8, pp. 191-201, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V12I8P118

Abstract:

Selayar Islands Regency, located in South Sulawesi, comprises 132 islands that are separated from the Sulawesi mainland. Limited accessibility to these islands continues to hinder balanced regional development. This study aims to examine and assess the role of the maritime transportation system in supporting regional growth, particularly focusing on the impact of local or community-based shipping services. A mixed methods approach was employed, with the study population consisting of residents within the Selayar Islands Regency. Based on the guidelines of [1], a total of 120 respondents were selected using a Non-Probability Sampling technique. Data analysis was carried out using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method via SmartPLS (Partial Least Squares). The findings indicate that maritime transportation remains a vital and active component of life in the Selayar Islands, serving as the primary means of access for both residents and economic activities. Furthermore, both the transportation network and community-based Shipping play a significant role in driving regional development in the area.

Keywords:

Traditional shipping transportation, Regional development, Selayar Islands Regency, Inter-island sea transportation.

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