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JAKARTA - The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) has poured funds of Rp. 25 billion to build the Ro-Ro 150 GT Passenger Ship, Lintas Sri Menanti - Karang Baru, in Banyuasin, Palembang, South Sumatra.

Through the multi-year contract mechanism, the construction of this ship will be carried out at PT. Happy Mariana, for 15 months and will be completed in 2021.

"With the construction of this crossing ship, it is hoped that it can become a connecting bridge that can provide accessibility for the distribution of people, vehicles and goods in South Sumatra Province, especially in Banyuasin Regency," said Secretary of the Directorate General of Land Transportation, Imran Rasyid, in a written statement, Thursday, November 19.

Furthermore, this ferry can accommodate a passenger capacity of 120 people and crew of 8 people.

The specifications of this ship are 32,745 meters long, 10,500 meters wide, 3,100 meters high with a service speed of 9 knots.

Imran hopes, PT. Mariana Bahagia can maximize existing human resources and facilities so that they can complete the construction on time.

"Based on the KPA report, the contract for the Ro-Ro 150 GT Passenger Ship will end on November 13, 2021," he added.


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