Finding a New Home: Rerouting of Ferry Ships from Merak–Bakauheni to East Indonesian Trajectories

Abdy Kurniawan, Gunung Hutapea, Sri Hardianto, I Ketut Suhartana, Apri Yuliani, Teguh Pairunan Putra, Wilmar Jonris Siahaan, Kamarul Hidayat, Windra Priatna Humang (), Chairul Paotonan and Daeng Paroka
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Abdy Kurniawan: Transport Policy Agency, Ministry of Transportation, Jakarta Pusat 10110, Indonesia
Gunung Hutapea: Transport Policy Agency, Ministry of Transportation, Jakarta Pusat 10110, Indonesia
Sri Hardianto: Transport Policy Agency, Ministry of Transportation, Jakarta Pusat 10110, Indonesia
I Ketut Suhartana: Transport Policy Agency, Ministry of Transportation, Jakarta Pusat 10110, Indonesia
Apri Yuliani: Transport Policy Agency, Ministry of Transportation, Jakarta Pusat 10110, Indonesia
Teguh Pairunan Putra: Transport Policy Agency, Ministry of Transportation, Jakarta Pusat 10110, Indonesia
Wilmar Jonris Siahaan: Transport Policy Agency, Ministry of Transportation, Jakarta Pusat 10110, Indonesia
Kamarul Hidayat: Transport Policy Agency, Ministry of Transportation, Jakarta Pusat 10110, Indonesia
Windra Priatna Humang: Research Center for Transportation Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Tangerang Selatan 15314, Indonesia
Chairul Paotonan: Department of Ocean Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hasanuddin University, Gowa 92119, Indonesia
Daeng Paroka: Department of Ocean Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hasanuddin University, Gowa 92119, Indonesia

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-17

Abstract: As an archipelagic country, Indonesia needs ferry transportation to connect and support the economic activities between areas bounded by the sea. The famous crossing route is the Merak–Bakauheni one, which connects the Java and Sumatra economic corridors. Many ships operate on this route, but limited port facilities significantly affect the efficiencies of the services provided, hence, they have to be moved. Therefore, this research analyzed the suitability of ships to operate on the eastern crossing. The analysis method used the financial aspect (revenue) feasibility, the suitability of the port infrastructure, and the oceanographic conditions. The financial analysis used the ships’ operating cost method to determine the crossing passage rates based on their specifications. It simulated the ships with various load factors to identify potential gains or losses. Furthermore, the infrastructure suitability analysis used the under keel clearance and comparative methods to compare the suitability of the ship dimensions and tonnage with the port infrastructure capacity. The oceanographic analysis used the Weibull method to simulate the redefinition of the distribution of significant wave heights, which was compared with the ratio of the ship dimensions and wave slope to determine its heel angle using the IMO Weather Criterion method (IS Code 2008). The results showed that the relocation of ships from the Merak–Bakauheni route directly to Eastern Indonesia through the existing crossing routes is feasible from the aspect of shipping safety, but it is not feasible financially or in terms of infrastructure. The Benoa–Labuan Bajo route is a potential new route recommendation, with regulatory support for the operation of ships in the form of tariffs and operational costs, and it permits the use of subsidized fuel. On the other hand, ship owners must consider modifying the ramp door to suit the port wharf structure.

Keywords: archipelago; ferry crossing; ship rerouting; connectivity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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