Starting February 9, KSOP Allows Tourist Boats To Sail To Padar Island And Komodo

LABUAN BAJO - Tourist ships have been allowed to sail to Pink Beach, Padar Island and Komodo Island in the Komodo National Park (TNK) area, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). This was conveyed by the Office of Harbormaster and Port Authority (KSOP) Class III Labuan Bajo.

"On February 9, 2025, tourist ships can make another voyage," said Head of the Labuan Bajo Class III KSOP Stephanus Risdiyanto when contacted in Labuan Bajo, as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, February 8.

Ia menambahkan kapal wisata diizinkan berlayar karena adanya penurunan potensi siklon tropis di sisi laut selatan berdasarkan pembaharuan prakiraan cuaca BMKG melalui https://peta-maritim.bmka.go.id/ofs/.

Previously, shipping restrictions to tourist destinations were imposed for eight days from February 1-8, 2025 due to bad weather.

However, he emphasized the ship owners and ship captains to still avoid shipping routes through the waters of the southern part of Komodo Island and the southern part of Padar Island. This affirmation has been conveyed in the Notice to Mariners / NtM or notification to the ship's captain on February 7, 2025.

"This must be considered," he said.

He also appealed to ship owners and captains to increase their vigilance during strong winds and high waves.

Furthermore, he reminded the ship's captain to ensure the ship's cargo and cover if the weather is bad, then continue shipping again after normal weather.

"Coordinate with KSOP and Basarnas in case of an emergency," he said.

He also explained that his party would issue a sailing approval letter (SPB) again if the weather got better or delayed ship departures (SPB) if the weather worsened.