JAKARTA - The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) through the Directorate General of Sea Transportation has extended the operating period of free floating accommodation on the KM Kelud Ship until March 21, 2022.

"For MotoGP viewers watching on March 20, having difficulty finding a place to stay because they haven't got a return ticket or want to continue traveling in NTB, they can take advantage of this floating accommodation," said Acting Director General of Sea Transportation Capt Mugen Sartoto, quoted from Between, Sunday.

Mugen said the floating accommodation with the KM Kelud ship was a form of accommodation support during the MotoGP event which took place at the super priority tourist attraction, Mandalika, West Nusa Tenggara.

According to him, floating accommodation can be a solution because apart from being free, it is also equipped with adequate facilities and will certainly get a different experience when compared to staying in a hotel room.

For this reason, he invites MotoGP viewers to take advantage of the facilities from the assignment given by the Directorate General of Sea Transportation to PT PELNI (Persero).

"We want to help people who really need accommodation and want to rest before returning to their place of origin, especially for the spectators who haven't got a return ticket so they don't get stranded, considering that the occupancy of lodging in Mandalika is also high," he said.

The following are a number of requirements to be able to enjoy Floating accommodation at KM Kelud, including having a ticket to watch Moto GP 2022, having a second dose of vaccine certificate, having the PeduliLindung application, bringing toiletries and personal towels, making a reservation process (does not accept walk-in guests). ).

In this Floating Accommodation service at KM Kelud, breakfast is not provided, but a canteen is available on the boat.

There is also a Gili Mas – Mandalika Shuttle Service at 06.00-12.00 WITA. Mandalika - Gili Mas at 12.00-06.00 WITA, the time period is from 17-21 March 2022.

For reservations, please contact the committee via email at [email protected] by attaching: Name, Address, ID No., No. HP and requirements number 1 & 2. Check-in time is at 14.00 WITA, while Check Out time is at 12.00 WITA. The contact person for the committee is Mr. Husni Adam HP 0823 4157 4268.

Meanwhile, the facilities at KM Kelud consist of beds with a capacity of 1,500 people, prayer rooms, canteens and other public facilities.

"Because the capacity is limited, it is recommended for those who are interested to immediately make a reservation," closed Capt Mugen.


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