PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) is deploying 23 vessels on the Ketapang-Gilimanuk route to help clear vehicle congestion that has persisted since Saturday, as heavy traffic continues to affect the crossing between Java and Bali.
ASDP is maximizing available vessel capacity and has increased operations to as many as eight trips under its current service pattern. The company is also coordinating with relevant authorities and other stakeholders to manage traffic and speed up the movement of vehicles through Ketapang Port.
“The inconvenience experienced by service users is a matter of serious concern to us. We understand that people’s travel time and the smooth flow of logistics distribution are affected by this condition,” ASDP President Director Heru Widodo said on Saturday.
“We have directed our entire team to act quickly, optimize available capacity, and take necessary additional steps to resolve the queues promptly — while, of course, prioritizing safety,” he said.
Of the vessels currently operating, 12 serve the MB Pier and nine operate through the LCM Pier. ASDP is also using two vessels under its TBB assistance scheme: KMP Karya Maritim II at MB IV Pier and KMP Trisakti Elfina at the LCM Pier.
The company is preparing to deploy two additional auxiliary vessels from outside the route to further increase capacity and reduce the backlog.
Media Syahrianto, general manager of ASDP’s Ketapang branch, said traffic heading toward Ketapang Port remained heavy as of 9 a.m. local time, with logistics vehicles accounting for most of the traffic.
The queue had begun to decline, with its tail extending about 8 km toward the Bangsring area, he said.
“We are continuously monitoring queue movements and making operational adjustments to ensure the backlog is cleared gradually,” Media said.
ASDP said it would continue adjusting its operating pattern according to traffic conditions while coordinating with relevant stakeholders to manage vehicle flows and improve the embarkation and disembarkation process.
The Ketapang-Gilimanuk crossing is a key ferry link between Java and Bali, serving passenger and logistics traffic between the two islands.
ASDP said safety and passenger comfort would remain priorities as it works to restore normal traffic flows.
