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ASDP Asks Prospective Passengers to Be Aware of Potential Bad Weather for Safe Arrival at Destination

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ASDP Asks Prospective Passengers to Be Aware of Potential Bad Weather for Safe Arrival at Destination ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Photo: ASDP)

Kapanlagi.com - PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) recorded a significant surge in passengers ahead of the Christmas and New Year (Nataru) holidays. On H-3 Christmas 2024, a total of 35,746 passengers have crossed from Bakauheni Port to Merak, Banten. This figure shows a significant increase compared to 33,400 people the previous day.

General Manager of ASDP Bakauheni, Syamsudin, emphasized the importance of monitoring passenger flow to ensure smooth travel. "We continue to monitor this surge to ensure smooth travel," explained Syamsudin, as quoted from News Liputan6.com, Monday (23/12/2024).

Not only passengers, but the number of vehicles crossing the Sunda Strait has also increased. There are 7,544 units of vehicles recorded, including motorcycles, cars, logistics trucks, and buses, ready to sail to their destinations.

1. Potential for Extreme Weather in the Sunda Strait

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a warning regarding high rainfall and large waves predicted to hit the Sunda Strait and several other waters until early January 2025.

In facing these extreme weather conditions, ASDP's Corporate Secretary, Shelvy Arifin, urged passengers to plan their trips in advance to avoid delays.

"We will continue to monitor the weather forecast and provide the latest information to the public if there are any changes to the sailing schedule," emphasized Shelvy, as reported by the official ASDP website (11/5/2024).

Additionally, ASDP ensures that all safety equipment on the ships, such as lifeboats and life jackets, are ready to anticipate emergency situations. Therefore, ASDP invites passengers to remain vigilant and cautious for their safety and comfort during the journey.

2. Advice to Avoid Congestion and Traffic Jam at the Port

The President Director of ASDP, Heru Widodo, reminded passengers to plan their trips wisely, especially ahead of the peak travel period on December 22-23, 2024.

Considering the potential for increased congestion due to bad weather that could hinder the loading and unloading process of ships, he urged passengers to arrive at the port earlier.

As a precautionary measure, ASDP has also prepared a policy that allows for an extension of ticket validity for up to 24 hours for those affected by delays. With this step, it is hoped that the homecoming journey can proceed more smoothly and comfortably.

3. Online Ticket Purchase to Avoid Scalpers

ASDP invites passengers to utilize the Ferizy application or official partners to purchase tickets, in order to avoid scalpers and time-consuming queues.

With Ferizy, you can book tickets up to 60 days before departure, while enjoying a faster and more convenient check-in process. Be sure to double-check your ticket information to ensure it matches your identity and the selected departure schedule, so that your journey can be smoother and more enjoyable.

4. How to buy ASDP ferry tickets online?

Now, passengers can easily purchase their travel tickets through the Ferizy app or by visiting the official site trip.ferizy.com.

5. What should be done if the ferry schedule is delayed due to bad weather?

ASDP provides a smart solution for passengers by offering a ticket extension policy for 24 hours, especially when the ferry schedule is hindered by extreme weather.

6. What are safe tips for traveling by ferry during bad weather?

To make your journey safer and more comfortable, don't forget to plan your departure earlier! Always check the weather forecast from BMKG to avoid being caught in bad weather, and make sure to bring emergency supplies such as life jackets.

7. Can ASDP tickets be purchased at the port?

Unfortunately, to get tickets, you can only do it online through the Ferizy platform.

(kpl/rmt)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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