PT Perikanan Indonesia (Persero) and PT Perikanan Nusantara (Persero) have merged to boost fishery exports. The company, led by Sigit Muhartono, exports whole octopus to Japan and the United States, using branch offices in Belawan and Makassar respectively. The octopus, sourced from local waters, is highly valued for its quality. The company has dispatched 11 containers to the US and 1 to Japan in 2021, with plans to continue monthly. This initiative aligns with the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises's mandate to promote food security and empower fishermen.