ASDP: KMP Ferrindo 5 Resumes Operations, Patimban–Pontianak Service Returns to Normal

PONTIANAK, Jakartaweekly.com – PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) has confirmed that ferry services on the Patimban–Pontianak route have returned to normal after KMP Ferrindo 5 was successfully refloated following a grounding incident and has resumed operations.

The vessel was freed from its grounded position on Wednesday (April 22, 2026) at 19:10 WIB, after running aground earlier on Sunday (April 12, 2026) at approximately 23:30 WIB in the outbound channel of Pontianak Port.

At the time, strong tidal currents and gusty winds pushed the vessel off its designated shipping lane, causing it to run aground on the northern side of the channel, which has a muddy seabed.

ASDP Corporate Secretary Windy Andale said the response was carried out swiftly and in a measured manner, with safety as the top priority. She noted that the route plays a strategic role in linking production centers in Java with distribution hubs in Kalimantan.

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“We ensured that every stage of the operation adhered to standard procedures to keep logistics flows secure and under control,” she said in a statement on Monday, April 27, 2026.

She added that the vessel underwent a comprehensive technical inspection to ensure seaworthiness following the evacuation process. KMP Ferrindo 5 subsequently obtained a Sailing Approval Letter (SPB) and departed for Patimban on Thursday (April 23, 2026) at 10:40 WIB.

Meanwhile, ASDP Pontianak Branch General Manager Adolf Enoch said the company conducted regular evaluations through safety meetings and implemented an integrated work plan throughout the handling process.

He added that all technical support, including the deployment of tugboats, was optimized to ensure the refloating process was carried out effectively and in line with safety standards.

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From a service standpoint, ASDP ensured that passengers remained accommodated. Evacuation was carried out in stages, onboard logistical needs were met, and temporary shelter facilities were provided for passengers continuing their journey overland.

As a Long Distance Ferry (LDF), KMP Ferrindo 5 has a capacity of up to 60 limited passengers—primarily vehicle drivers—and approximately 40 mixed vehicles.

The vessel plays a critical role in maintaining the smooth flow of goods distribution and supply stability between Java and Kalimantan.

ASDP emphasized that the successful handling of the incident reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ferry services as a backbone of national logistics while maintaining interregional economic connectivity.

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