H-1 Christmas 2024, Indonesian Navy Ships Standby On The Java-Sumatra-Bali Island Crossing Route

The Indonesian Navy ship from the Banyuwangi Lanal patrolled the waters around the Bali Strait, Tuesday (12/24/2024) (ANTARA/HO-International Information of the Indonesian Navy)

JAKARTA - Indonesian Navy ships (AL) from a number of bases are alerted on crossing routes, including from Java to Sumatra Island and Bali Island on D-1 Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 24.

The Banyuwangi Navy Base (Lanal) has alerted KAL Sembulungan, KAL Payaman II-5-43, and the Marine Security Patrol Vessel (Patkamla) KAL II-5-44, while Lanal Banten KAL Anyer I.3.64, Patkamla Panaitan, RHIB Peucang, RBB Pulau Deli, and a rescue team, as well as a platoon of land alerts.

"Lanal Banyuwangi will ensure that the Nataru (Christmas and New Year) holiday runs well and smoothly. Hopefully there will be no emergency. However, if it happens (incident, ed.), we will immediately handle it," said the Commander of Lanal Banyuwangi Marine Lt. Col. (P) Hafidz in a statement from the Indonesian Navy Information Service, Tuesday, December 24, confiscated by Antara.

He said, during the series of Christmas and New Year holidays, Banyuwangi's Lanal increased the intensity of patrols in the Bali Strait, which became the Ketapang-Gilimanuk crossing. The increase in patrol intensity is in line with the number of crossings which are also expected to increase during the Christmas holidays.

"This patrol intensity is expected to provide a sense of security and comfort for people who will celebrate Christmas and New Year, as well as maintain the smooth flow of crossings in the Bali Strait," said Danlanal Banyuwangi.

Then for the situation at the crossing from Merak-Bakauheni, the Commander of the Banten Lanal Marine Colonel (P) Arif Rahman also increased the intensity of patrols during the Christmas and New Year holidays series.

Colonel Arif said Merak Port is still a crucial point where passengers and goods move. Therefore, he hopes that the ranks of the Banten Lanal will pay attention to procedures, and guard against any work accidents (zero accidents), and coordinate with other agencies.

"Good coordination is very important to ensure that all parties move synergically to create a safe and comfortable environment for the community, especially during the Christmas and New Year holidays," said Danlanal Banten.

He continued that the ship ranks from the Banten Lanal and its personnel will continue to be on standby from December 20, 2024 to January 3, 2025.