Vehicles Piling Up In The Parking Bag Of Bakauheni Port As A Resilient Due To Bad Weather In Merak Banten

The atmosphere of the accumulation of large vehicles in the parking area of Bakauheni Lampung port. (ANTARA/Riadi Gunawan)

JAKARTA - A number of personal cargo and car trucks piled up in the parking area of Bakauheni Port due to bad weather at Merak Port, Banten, on Friday, March 15.

General Manager of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry Bakauheni Branch Rudi Sunarko said the accumulation of a number of vehicles was due to bad weather that occurred at Merak Port, Banten.

"Yes, currently the weather is not favorable at Merak Port, Banten, which makes it difficult for ships to dock," said General Manager of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry for Bakauheni Branch Rudi Sunarko in South Lampung, Friday, March 15, which was confiscated by Antara.

He said his party would continue to coordinate with related parties so that the accumulation of vehicles in the Bakauheni Port area could be decomposed.

"Currently we continue to coordinate both Merak Port and other relevant stakeholders," he said.

ASDP apologizes to all service users and the surrounding community for the inconvenience caused by the situation.

Management continues to strive to prioritize the safety of passengers, crew, and port facilities, for the smooth running and convenience of crossings.

In addition, he appealed to the public to remain aware of the potential for bad weather that occurs, especially on the busiest Bakauheni-Merak track.

One of the drivers from Palembang, Boby, during an interview at Bakauheni, Friday, said he was queuing to get into the ship for six hours.

"We from Palembang want to go to Subang with rice, we have been stuck here for more than six hours, sir," said Boby.