PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) confirmed that all ferry services on the Merak-Bakauheni route are currently operating normally. This decision comes amid increased volcanic activity at Mount Anak Krakatau (GAK), which is currently at Level III (Alert status).
General Manager of PT ASDP Bakauheni Branch, Partogi Tamba, stated that ship operations continue to run smoothly while prioritizing safety and security for service users. The company is committed to maintaining reliable maritime connectivity while enhancing vigilance in the field.
ASDP continues to maintain intensive coordination with relevant authorities, including monitoring the latest data from the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG). Strict monitoring of weather developments and volcanic activity is conducted to ensure every operational decision is based on factual conditions guaranteeing navigational safety.
The public planning to travel is advised to remain calm and not be easily influenced by unverified information. ASDP suggests service users continuously monitor official information channels from relevant authorities to ensure travel plans stay on schedule.
PVMBG records show that Mount Anak Krakatau experienced 19 eruptions during the June to July 2026 period. With continuously strengthened inter-stakeholder coordination, ASDP guarantees that passenger and crew safety will always be the top priority in every decision made on the Sunda Strait route.
