Pinisi ship is an icon of history and cultural heritage of Makassar city. Pinisi shipbuilding itself is quite unique, because it combines both technical skills and tradition. The pinisi ship has two poles and seven sails. Three on the front end, two in front, and two in the back.
This Pinisi ship will be used as a medium for the community to learn about the importance of maintaining the environment and maritime culture. On board the pinisi will be explained about the coral reefs and also the maritime culture that has been less known by the community.
In addition to cultural recognition and maritime education. The Pinisi Program for the Country also focuses on coral reef conservation. Conservation is done in Samalona Island which is 2 km from Makassar city. It is also important to note that coral reefs in the waters of Makassar belong to the coral reef triangle which is the center of the world's marine biodiversity or can be referred to as part of The Coral Triangle. There are as many as 150 spider reef structure used as coral reef planting medium with an area of planting area of 150 m2.
With Pinisi ship for the country, you can tour and learn about maritime and marine ecosystems, as well as sightseeing tours to see the coral reefs in Samalona Island. Pinisi Vessel For the Public is open to the public and you can invite your family or friends to join try to sail across the sea using Pinisi ship for artificial native country and the work of Indonesia's children.