ASDP Implements Full Sterilization at Ketapang-Gilimanuk Port

PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) has fully implemented a comprehensive sterilization policy across its ferry port areas, including the busy Ketapang, Banyuwangi-Gilimanuk route. This initiative is a key component of the company's transformation of national ferry services, focusing on elevating safety, security, and operational order.

Heru Widodo, the President Director of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry, stated that the port sterilization is more than just area management; it represents a fundamental shift in operational culture. The goal is to ensure all activities within the port premises are conducted safely, orderly, and in accordance with established standards. Widodo believes this transformation will lead to higher quality services, increased public trust in ferry transportation, safer journeys, more reliable operations, and a reduction in common port disturbances.

On the first day of full implementation, port access control, managed with digital technology, port activity arrangements, and enhanced supervision through collaboration with regulators and stakeholders, proceeded as planned. Widodo emphasized that these efforts are crucial for building a more disciplined operational culture and ensuring all port activities adhere to safety and security standards.

Observations at Ketapang Port indicated a more organized environment compared to previous times, with smoother traffic flow for vehicles and pedestrians under the watchful eyes of staff at various access points. Security personnel have also intensified checks on individuals entering the port area, requiring visitors to fill out a guest book and use an identification card as part of the access control system.