JAKARTA - PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) ensures that the Bengkulu route crossing service "Enggano" operates optimally again.
KMP Pulo Tello has also managed to dock at the port Pier of Baai Island, Bengkului, after previously being stopped due to narrowing and silting of the shipping lane.
President Director of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) Heru Widodo emphasized that the presence of crossing services in 3T areas such as Enggano Island is not just a transportation function, but part of the state's strategy in building justice for access and economic equity.
"ASDP is here to ensure that people in the outermost regions remain connected to economic centers and public services. This service to Enggano Island reflects our commitment to maintain the continuity of logistics distribution, population mobility, and social resilience in areas with limited infrastructure," Heru said in an official statement, Monday, July 7.
ASDP appreciates PT Pelindo and the Regional Government for continuing to dredging the port channel using 3 excavator units, 1 loader, and 3 dump trucks to ensure smooth service.
Heru said the dredging process would continue, considering that extreme weather in the area could cause sand to pile up again in the shipping lane.
"Alhamdulillah, the dock line has been successfully passed again, and we also appreciate Pelindo's efforts to alert a dredged ship in the long term to maintain the smooth flow of the ship and prevent operational barriers," he said.
Before the flow can be accessed, ASDP together with Basarnas, Lanal Bengkulu, KPLP KSOP, Polair, and local fishermen carry out the process of ups and downs of passengers and logistics in a coordinated manner using support ships.
As a form of support to the community, ASDP also provides discounts of up to 50 percent for logistics vehicles such as carrying sacrificial animals and agricultural products.
Not only that, passengers who are sick and referred to referral hospitals are facilitated with free tickets, including for health center medical personnel and assistants from the Health Office.
"For now, the crossing schedule is still adjusting the weather and port conditions, and is tentatively awaiting directions from BPTD. Passengers are advised to come at least one hour before departure with their identity," he said.
Bengkulu Route Enggano is 106 nautical miles away with a travel time of about 12 hours. KMP Pulo Tello has a capacity of 229 passengers and 22 vehicles.
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During January to June 2025, this ship had carried 3,695 passengers and 574 vehicles, making it a vital means of supporting logistics movements and community activities.
According to Heru, the presence of ASDP on pioneer tracks such as Enggano is clear evidence of BUMN's commitment to supporting state policies to build from the outskirts.
"We will continue to be present and provide the best service, especially in areas that have not been reached by regular transportation. This is a tangible manifestation of ASDP's role in strengthening connectivity sovereignty and encouraging growth in the 3T region," said Heru.
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