BANTEN (ISL News) - Responding to the activity of Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait waters which is currently at Level III (Alert), based on Announcement Number PG-KSOP.Btn 14 of 2026, the Directorate General of Sea Transportation (DJPL) of the Ministry of Transportation through the Banten Class I Harbormaster and Port Authority Office (KSOP) conveyed the following:
1. All ships passing through the Sunda Strait are advised to increase their vigilance against possible volcanic activity of Mount Anak Krakatau, including eruptions, ejections of volcanic material, volcanic ash, and potential disruptions to navigation safety.
2. The captain must always monitor the development of official information regarding the activities of Mount Anak Krakatau published by PVMBG, BMKG, local BPBD, and related government agencies.
3. Ships are prohibited from approaching areas within a radius of 3 (three) kilometers from the active crater of Mount Anak Krakatau as long as Level III (Alert) status is still in effect.
4. The captain must plan the voyage by paying attention to weather conditions, the direction of the spread of volcanic ash, and sailing safety information published by the authorized agency.
5. If any indication of danger is found that could disrupt the safety of navigation, the Captain must immediately take the necessary avoidance measures and report it to the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), Coastal Radio Station, nearest Harbor Master, or related agency.
6. All shipping operators must prioritize shipping safety in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws and regulations.
7. Currently, ferry services on the Merak-Bakauheni route and vice versa are operating normally, with vigilance and safety at the forefront. However, shipping is restricted within a 3-kilometer radius of the active crater during Level III (Alert) status.
8. The Directorate General of Sea Transportation through the Class I Banten KSOP Office and Class IV Bakauheni KSOP continues to coordinate and monitor shipping conditions in the Sunda Strait waters as part of efforts to ensure that safety, security and smooth shipping are maintained.
9. This statement can be quoted on behalf of Raden Yogie Nugraha, Head of the Banten Class I Harbormaster and Port Authority Office.
(ISL News Editorial Team/Humas Hubla).
