Anak Krakatau’s volcanic ash sends sea passenger numbers lower, transport minister says

Volcanic activity at Mount Anak Krakatau has begun to affect sea travel, with passenger numbers falling even though maritime routes remain open.

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For now, the sea routes are still operating. We actually reported that there has been a decrease in the number of passengers, or people using sea transport.

Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said some people had reconsidered their plans after assessing conditions in the surrounding waters and weighing safety concerns. Some prospective passengers chose to cancel their journeys by sea.

“For now, the sea routes are still operating. We actually reported that there has been a decrease in the number of passengers, or people using sea transport,” Dudy said at a news conference on Sept. 6, 2026.

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Perhaps people are looking at the conditions and considering everything for their safety and so on. They decided to cancel their journey by sea.

The decline means the government will not temporarily add vessels for ferry crossings. Dudy said passenger demand had fallen below the daily operating plan, with current use reaching about 61% of the expected number.

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There will be no additional vessels for the ferry crossings because the number of passengers using the crossings has actually decreased.

“The information I received was 61% of the daily ferry crossing plan,” he said. Mount Anak Krakatau was reported at the second-highest alert level in the article.

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The information I received was 61% of the daily ferry crossing plan.