Merak, Banten (ANTARA News) – The Merak branch of Inland and Waterway Transportation Services (ASDP) has deployed 28 roll-on roll-off (roro) ferries in anticipation of an influx of returning Idul Fitri travelers. “Although the port looks deserted, we have placed 28 ferries on standby to handle the inflow of Idul Fitri passengers,” ASDP branch
Read moreWith the increase in piracy at the sea, especially around the coast of Somalia, several maritime organizations and defense agencies have started providing online updates on events related to maritime piracy that are taking place around the world. Governing authorities have also realized the importance of educating seafarers on issues related to maritime security
Read moreJAKARTA – Indonesian National Shipowners Association (INSA) predicted around 270 shipping lines or 10% of the total 2,700 shipping lines operated in Indonesia still abandon the insurance for their vessels and loads. INSA Chairwoman, Carmelita Hartoto, said most of shipping lines still abandoning insurance are operated in local areas. Therefore, she stated her office is
Read moreAustralian authorities said Friday they had rounded up all 27 asylum-seekers who arrived undetected on the country’s remote Indian Ocean outpost of Christmas Island, adding they were lucky to survive. How the group, believed to be ethnic Rohingya from Myanmar, came to land on the island was not known but reports said they had survived
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