KKP continues needs-based relief and fisheries assessment after NTT quake

Labuan Bajo — — Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is continuing needs-based aid deliveries to communities affected by the recent earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), coordinating closely with the national disaster agency BNPB and other institutions, according to statements dated 25 August 2026.

KKP’s disaster response task force is channeling assistance based on assessments of what residents require, rather than applying a uniform distribution formula, according to reporting by Jejak Profil and several national outlets.

The ministry’s spokesperson Ayu Rahmawati said the approach is grounded in on‑the‑ground validation of the impact on coastal and fisheries livelihoods, including fishermen, crew, vessels, fishing gear and facilities.

Targeted aid for quake‑affected communities

According to Jejak Profil, aid mobilised by KKP is being delivered in stages through BNPB coordination posts, including the BNPB hub at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta, for onward transport to NTT.

The assistance includes food supplies, basic family needs, items for babies and women, hygiene kits and other support goods intended to meet immediate daily requirements of quake‑affected households.

KKP has stated that donations and aid collected by the ministry are being managed transparently and distributed based on assessments of community needs, with further consignments prepared as the emergency response and early recovery phase continues.

Focus on fisheries and coastal livelihoods

Separate reporting in English by Radio Republik Indonesia’s Voice of Indonesia service confirms that KKP is intensifying efforts to validate data on fishermen, crew members, vessels, fishing gear and fisheries facilities damaged or disrupted by the NTT earthquake.

The ministry’s disaster task force is prioritising technical inspections of fisheries infrastructure, including Alok Fishing Port and local fish auction centres, to determine which facilities can be reopened quickly to support coastal livelihoods.

Validated data are being used as a basis for mapping the impact of the quake on the fisheries sector and for guiding targeted assistance and recovery measures for marine and coastal communities.

Documented aid volumes and funding

Voice of Indonesia reports that by 22 August, a third phase of KKP aid had been handed over to the BNPB post at Halim Perdanakusuma, comprising specific items such as sarongs, baby diapers, sanitary pads, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and detergent sachets.

As of the same date, KKP had collected around IDR 920 million in donations for NTT earthquake relief, with the ministry pledging to continue mobilising support during the emergency and subsequent recovery period.

Other government agencies and regional administrations have also channelled logistics and funding to NTT, with the provincial government declaring a 14‑day emergency status and national authorities reporting hundreds of tons of relief goods shipped to Flores and surrounding areas.

Ongoing response

KKP officials say coordination with BNPB and related ministries will continue as data validation and field assessments progress, with further aid shipments planned to match the evolving needs of residents in affected coastal districts.

The ministry has indicated that assistance for fisheries and marine businesses will be informed by the validated damage data, covering boats, gear and key landing and market facilities that support local economies.

Authorities at both national and provincial level have emphasised that relief and early recovery programmes are being adjusted as more detailed information on damage and community needs becomes available in NTT’s coastal and island settlements.

Sources

• Jejak Profil
• RRI Voice of Indonesia (English service)
• BBC News Indonesia