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Merak-Bakauheni ferry service continues normally during Anak Krakatau eruption

From Republika · () Indonesian

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

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  • Ferry crossings between Merak and Bakauheni continued normally as Mount Anak Krakatau erupted at Alert Level III, or Alert.
  • PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry said operations in the Sunda Strait remained active and had not been disrupted by the volcanic activity.
  • Authorities continued monitoring weather, sea conditions and the volcano, while advising passengers to follow official information and staff instructions.

Ferry traffic between Merak and Bakauheni continued normally on Sunday as Mount Anak Krakatau remained at Alert Level III.

PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry said crossings in the Sunda Strait were still operating between Java and Sumatra. The company’s statement indicated that the eruption had not disrupted the service.

Operations continued under monitoring of weather conditions, the waters and activity at Mount Anak Krakatau. ASDP urged passengers to check official updates and follow instructions from staff during their journey.

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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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