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Indonesia’s transport minister warns Merak-Bakauheni ferry operators over Anak Krakatau ash

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

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

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  • Ferry services between Merak and Bakauheni remain normal, but Indonesia’s transport minister urged operators to monitor weather, visibility and volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau.
  • Dudy Purwagandhi said crossings should not continue if ash threatens passengers or crew, although no high waves or weather conditions currently require a shutdown.
  • Passengers and crew were advised to wear masks and reduce outdoor activity to limit exposure to volcanic ash.

Indonesia’s Merak-Bakauheni ferry route is still operating normally, but Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has warned operators not to put continuity ahead of safety as ash from Anak Krakatau spreads.

If the ash ultimately has a significant effect on the health of passengers or crew, the ferry operation should not be forced to continue.

· Dudy PurwagandhiIndonesia’s transport minister warned operators not to prioritize service continuity over safety.

Dudy said volcanic ash and smoke could reduce visibility and affect the health of passengers and crew. He urged port operators, ship captains and shipping companies to keep monitoring conditions and stop crossings if the situation becomes unsafe.

“So far, there has been no report saying that we must stop operations because of waves,” Dudy said. But if the ash significantly affects passengers or crew, he said, operators should not force the service to continue. “Merak is still operating, but I ask everyone to be careful, especially if the ash affects passengers and ship crews.”

So far, there has been no report saying that we must stop operations because of waves.

· Dudy PurwagandhiHe said ferry operations had not been halted because of high waves or bad weather.

Passengers using the Merak-Bakauheni service and ship personnel were advised to wear masks and limit outdoor activity to reduce the risk of inhaling ash. Dudy issued the warning at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang on Sunday.

Merak is still operating, but I ask everyone to be careful, especially if the ash affects passengers and ship crews.

· Dudy PurwagandhiHe urged passengers and crews to remain alert to volcanic ash exposure.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia 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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