DENPASAR - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo ensured the readiness of rescue facilities and infrastructure at Merak Port, Banten during the Christmas and New Year 2025 holidays in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
The National Police Chief during a virtual meeting held from Badung, Bali, Friday, said that the existence of a clear standard operational procedure (SOP) is very important to deal with emergency situations on board.
He emphasized that all rescue steps must be well coordinated, including the readiness of the SAR team.
"We have to make sure the SOP for passenger rescue can be carried out effectively. Coordination with the SAR team must also be clear. I want all these steps to be detailed properly," said the National Police Chief.
The National Police Chief appealed to the Banten Police and related agencies to cooperate with the media to provide the latest information, especially regarding weather conditions and the situation at Merak Port.
This is important to help the community in managing their journey.
The role of the media is very important to convey information about weather and sea waves. If there are weather problems, we need to let the public know so that they can adjust their travel time. Make sure there is also clarity regarding ticket policies in the event of a delay," he said.
Banten Police Chief Inspector General Suyudi Ario Seto who participated in the video conference confirmed that his party had cooperated with ASDP to ensure that the ticket that had been purchased remained valid despite delays due to bad weather conditions.
He said this information would soon be socialized to the public to prevent concerns.
"We have coordinated with ASDP. Tickets remain valid despite delays in departure. Socialization is immediately carried out so that people feel calm," said Inspector General Suyudi.
In terms of readiness for the SOP to rescue passengers, Inspector General Suyudi said that his party had held intensive coordination with the disaster task force team in Banten Province.
All parties involved are confirmed to have understood their respective duties to provide optimal service.
"We have mapped the task of each party in dealing with various potential disturbances. All teams are ready to provide the best service for the safety of the community," he said.
This preparation is expected to minimize the risks that may occur during the year-end holiday season, as well as ensure that people's journey takes place safely and comfortably.
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