REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDAR LAMPUNG -- River Crossing Transportation (ASDP) continued to be aware of extreme weather in the waters of Sunda Strait. ASDP also used large-hulled ferry to serve Bakauheni (Lampung) - Merak (Banten) route. Large-hulled ferry was believed to be able to overcome the blow of high sea waves.

Operations Manager of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry Bakauheni Lampung Heru Purwanto said, Sunda Strait frequently experienced weather changes. ASDP optimized the use of large-hulled ferry to withstand high waves and underwater waves.

"We continue to be aware of extreme weather in recent years," he said, on Saturday (19/12).

Extreme weather began to hit the waters of Sunda Strait. The wind blows could threaten several ferry which were crossing the channel, especially ferry which has small hull.

Strong winds continued to hit the waters of Sunda Strait, especially at night. High wind speeds were ranging from 25 to 30 knots.

Extreme weather conditions was disrupting shipping time. At normal weather, shipping from Bakauheni - Merak could be taken in three hours, when strong winds occurred, the shipping could be taken in four or five hours.

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