Paotere Harbour

An ancient boat building tradition in Makassar gets a new lease of life - SilverKris

"This historical wharf next to the city’s bustling fish market becomes a hive of activity in the late afternoon: rather than container yards and cranes, lines of colourful wooden boats bob gently and are linked to land by long wooden planks while deckhands manually load timber, cement and rice. The scene highlights a living maritime trade in which hand-built vessels—from small fishing craft to 40m cargo ships with capacities up to 300 tonnes—continue to operate alongside modern international shipping. Many of the boats are direct descendants of the region’s celebrated phinisi, reflecting centuries-old construction techniques and the persistence of traditional seafaring life." - Justin Eeles