Abstract:
The river community reflected by the Banjar tribe becomes an inherent image due to
its natural conditions which are very close to the river. Boat is the suitable
transportation tool to support daily activities. However, recently people have started to
switch from land transportation on boat sales. The research focuses on the social
capital of boat producers in maintaining their existence, especially in the city of
Banjarmasin. This study used a social capital approach and descriptive qualitative
research methods. The data collection techniques during the study used in-depth
interviews and open-ended questions with key informants, field observations and
documentation. This study used data analysis in the form of data reduction and
triangulation. The results of this study found that boat craftsmen can still produce in
the midst of land transportation competition due to social capital through three
aspects; First, there is trust that is currently still maintained, between owners and
workers as owners and owners; Second, the existence of values/ norms that are still
existed among craftsmen such as the form of mutual cooperation that still exists with
the local term "mengulur"; Third, the social network still strong between craftsmen and
outside parties such as raw materials suppliers and consumers. This study
recommends that the regional government of Barito Kuala pay more attention and
facilitate the various needs of boat craftsmen.
