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Post-NTT Quake, Pelni Ensures Ship Operations in Maumere Continue

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PT PELNI confirms its ship operations in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara, will continue despite recent earthquakes.
  • The company is prioritizing passenger and crew safety while making operational adjustments.
  • Some port facilities were affected, leading PELNI to temporarily use Dock 2 instead of Dock 4 for berthing.

PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (PELNI) has assured that its ship operations to and from Maumere Port in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) will proceed as normal following a recent earthquake. The company is implementing adjustments to its operations, with a primary focus on ensuring the safety of passengers and crew.

We express our sympathy and condolences for the earthquake incident in NTT.

— Budi Setyawan WijayaExpressing condolences following the earthquake.

Budi Setyawan Wijaya, President Director of PELNI, expressed sympathy for those affected by the earthquake. He emphasized that passenger and crew safety is PELNI's top priority during this period. The company is in constant coordination with port authorities and relevant parties to maintain seamless services for the public.

We ensure that ship operations continue by prioritizing safety, and are intensively coordinating with port authorities and related parties to ensure services to the community continue normally.

— Budi Setyawan WijayaOn maintaining ship operations post-earthquake.

Following the earthquake, some embarkation and debarkation facilities at Laurentius Say Port in Maumere sustained damage. Consequently, PELNI vessels will temporarily berth at Dock 2, shifting from the previously used Dock 4. PELNI is working closely with port management and local authorities to assess the condition and readiness of port facilities.

PELNI, along with port management and local authorities, continues to coordinate to ensure the condition and readiness of port facilities, including making adjustments to passenger service activities.

— Budi Setyawan WijayaOn coordination regarding port facility adjustments.

PELNI is also arranging for the prompt removal of damaged gangways that have fallen into the sea to ensure operational safety. For passengers who need to cancel their travel due to the earthquake, PELNI is offering a 100% refund policy under force majeure conditions, processed within two days of the scheduled departure. The company continues to monitor the situation and will adapt its operations based on official directives.

Every operational adjustment will be made prioritizing passenger safety and security.

— Budi Setyawan WijayaReiterating the commitment to safety in operational changes.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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