The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) through the Directorate General of Sea Transportation has opened its voice regarding the incident of blocking access by truck drivers at Ketapang Port, Banyuwangi, which resulted in a total traffic jam yesterday.
Director General of Sea Transportation Muhammad Masyhud said based on a report received from the Tanjung Wangi Class III KSOP, the blocking was carried out as a form of protest over the limited number of ships operating due to ship inspections at the LCM pier.
Masyhud said the inspection was an important step taken to ensure shipping safety and prevent the recurrence of the tragedy of the sinking of KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya.
Based on initial reports, he continued, out of a total of 54 ships inspected, 15 ships were declared not eligible for sailing, while 39 ships were declared seaworthy.
"The limited number of ships causes long queues that lead to protests by truck drivers," he said in an official statement, Thursday, July 17.
Masyhud said that until yesterday afternoon, the results of the latest picking test showed that there were an additional 6 ships that had been declared seaworthy, bringing a total of 45 ships that could operate serving shipping in the Bali Strait.
"The condition of the queue since this afternoon has gradually returned to normal and there is no blocking of access," he said.
He also said that his party continues to carry out intensive coordination with related parties to ensure the smooth flow of vehicles and services at Ketapang Port, Banyuwangi.
"The safety of passengers and the smooth flow of logistics are always the main priority of the Directorate General of Sea Transportation. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide the latest information if there are further developments," he said.
Previously, it was reported that the Team of the Directorate General of Sea Transportation (Hubla) of the Ministry of Transportation for the sudden inspection of motor boats crossing (KMP) operating on the Ketapang Port (Banyuwangi) - Gilimanuk Port (Bali), and 15 other ships had to be repaired.
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Petugas dari Ditjen Hubla Kementerian Perhubungan (Kemenhub) fokus inspeksi mendadak belasan kapal motor di Dermaga LCM (Landinf Craft Machine) Pelabuhan Ketapang, Kabupaten Banyuwangi, setelah insiden kecelakaan laut KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya pada Rabu, 2 Juli 2025.
"Tim dari pusat melakukan pemeriksaan kapal-kapal di lintasan Ketapang-Gilimanuk, setelah kami terima hasilnya pada Senin (14 Juli), 15 kapal harus segera memperbaiki kekurangan yang ada di atas kapal itu," kata Kepala Kesyahbandaran dan Otoritas Pelabuhan Kelas III Tanjung Wangi, Banyuwangi Purgana, Rabu, 16 Juli.
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Officers from the Directorate General of Hubla of the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) focus on the sudden inspection of dozens of motorboats at the LCM Pier (Landinf Craft Machine) Ketapang Port, Banyuwangi Regency, after the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sea accident on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
"The team from the center conducted an inspection of the ships on the Ketapang-Gilimanuk route, after we received the results on Monday (July 14), 15 ships must immediately correct the shortcomings on the ship," said Head of Harbormaster and Port Authority Class III Tanjung Wangi, Banyuwangi Purgana, Wednesday, July 16.
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