Cleanup Training: Staying
Safe & Informed in Java’s Waters

     We often hear about the ocean’s pollution problem, but many people still don’t realize the severity of this crisis. Every minute, an amount of plastic trash equivalent to a whole garbage truck enters our oceans and rivers.

      There is an urgent need to combat plastic pollution, especially in developing countries where waste management is insufficient.

      Our cleanup operations in Indonesia, Guatemala, and Florida aim to reduce the devastating effects of plastic waste to their local economies and environment. Most of our cleanup team members are fishermen or individuals directly impacted by marine pollution. They experience firsthand the risks of mismanaged waste and this makes their job more personal and crucial to them and their families.

     4ocean wouldn’t be possible without the bravery and hard work of our crew, and for this, we greatly treasure their safety and wellness. To show our appreciation for their immense contribution to the clean ocean movement, we invited our Java crew in Indonesia to a series of safety and educational training with various government agencies.

     The majority of the 4ocean Java team are particularly experienced in working at sea from years of fishing for a living. Despite their maritime skills, it is still important to ensure that they are properly equipped to respond to accidents or hazards that they might encounter during work or even at home.
 
     We organized training sessions with the National Search and Rescue, Fire Department, Water Police, and Environmental Ministry of Jembrana, Java to engage in discussions, lectures, and hands-on exercises with our local crew.

     The National Search and Rescue Agency discussed how to respond to emergency situations, such as rescuing someone in an ocean accident and searching for a missing person. The agency also taught the crew how to perform CPR and how to handle safety gear.

     The Fire Department did a talk on preventing fire accidents and provided examples on putting out fires. The Java team participated in a training on extinguishing small fires.

     The Jembrana Coast Guard explained safety protocols, rules, and laws about working and navigating in Indonesia’s ocean and waterways. Our crew learned additional rescue techniques and risk management practices.