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Anak Krakatau eruption will not halt Pelni ship operations

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Pelni said its passenger-ship operations would continue despite the impact of the Anak Krakatau eruption.
  • The company is monitoring conditions and coordinating with relevant stakeholders, while presenting sea travel as an alternative amid adjustments to air operations.
  • Pelni warned that September 2026 schedules could change and urged passengers to verify departures and tickets through official channels.

Indonesia’s national shipping company Pelni said its vessels would continue operating despite the impact of the Anak Krakatau eruption.

Pelni corporate secretary Ditto Pappilanda said the company was monitoring the situation while prioritizing safety and smooth sailing. He encouraged people traveling from Jakarta to consider Pelni ships as an alternative, while checking departure times and ticket availability.

We encourage people who need to travel from Jakarta to consider Pelni ships as one alternative, while still paying attention to departure schedules and ticket availability.

· Ditto PappilandaPelni’s corporate secretary promoted sea travel while aviation operations were being adjusted.

From Tanjung Priok Port, Pelni operates several ships to Surabaya, including KM Nggapulu, KM Gunung Dempo, KM Labobar and KM Dobonsolo. KM Dorolonda serves routes to Batam, Tanjung Balai Karimun and Belawan.

Pelni said it continues to coordinate with relevant stakeholders to keep sea transport operating properly. It urged passengers to check schedules and tickets through official channels before traveling, noting that September 2026 departures could change depending on operating conditions and developments on the ground.

Pelni continues to coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure that sea transport services operate properly.

· Ditto PappilandaHe described the company’s response to conditions following the eruption.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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