KM Dobonsolo Enters Dry Dock for Eid Transport Preparation

PT PELNI (Persero), announces that one of its passenger ships, KM Dobonsolo, will undergo docking in Jakarta from January 20 to February 9.

Press Release
PT PELNI (Persero)
No: 22.01/07/PR/I/2025

KM Dobonsolo Enters Dry Dock for Eid Transport Preparation

Jakarta, January 22, 2025 – PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia, or PT PELNI (Persero), announces that one of its passenger ships, KM Dobonsolo, will undergo docking in Jakarta from January 20 to February 9. Prospective passengers along KM Dobonsolo's route will still be served by other PELNI passenger ships operating on the same route.

PELNI's Director of Fleet and Engineering, Robert MP Sinaga, explained that KM Dobonsolo's docking is part of the company's scheduled annual maintenance. During the docking process, the ship will undergo inspections, maintenance, and replacement of necessary components.

"KM Dobonsolo is one of the passenger ships operating on a busy route. Through this docking process, we will inspect and repair the ship’s hull, engine system, propellers, as well as safety equipment such as lifeboats and fire extinguishers," said Robert during his visit to KM Dobonsolo at PT Dok dan Perkapalan Kodja Bahari’s shipyard in North Jakarta on Wednesday (22/1).

The docking process also includes repainting the ship's body to prevent corrosion from seawater exposure and upgrading onboard facilities to enhance passenger comfort.

During the docking period, PELNI will adjust its sailing schedule to optimize passenger services on routes usually served by KM Dobonsolo.

PELNI’s Director of Passenger Transportation Business, Nuraini Dessy, stated that passengers on KM Dobonsolo’s route can opt for KM Ciremai and KM Gunung Dempo. "We apologize for this adjustment. KM Dobonsolo is scheduled to resume operations on February 9. This annual maintenance is also part of our preparations for the upcoming Eid transport season," added Dessy.

In 2025, KM Dobonsolo serves two main routes:

• Route A (Round Trip): Tanjung Priok – Surabaya – Makassar – Bau-Bau – Sorong – Manokwari – Biak – Jayapura.
• Route B (Round Trip): Tanjung Priok – Surabaya – Makassar – Bau-Bau – Sorong – Manokwari.

As directed by Indonesia’s Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN), PELNI will continue to improve its sales and payment channels in 2025 to enhance customer convenience. Customers can utilize digital platforms such as the PELNI Mobile app or the official PELNI website. Tickets are also available via various banking apps like Lifestyle BCA Mobile, Sukha Livin Mandiri, and BNI Agen46, as well as Indomaret, OMI Indomaret partners, Alfamart, Alfamidi, ATA Tour, Fastpay, easybook.com, via.com, MMBC, Darmawisata Indonesia, Versa, and Topindo networks.

For payment options, PELNI has partnered with Bank BTN, BRIVA, BNI Virtual Account, Permata Bank, Mandiri Virtual Account, Indomaret and its OMI partners, Alfamart and Alfamidi, iSaku, Finpay, and Fastpay.

About PELNI

PELNI, a State-Owned Enterprise specializing in maritime services, currently operates 25 passenger ships covering 511 segments with 1,359 routes, serving 74 ports.

In addition to passenger transport, PELNI operates 30 pioneer routes, providing accessibility for communities in remote, underdeveloped, and border areas, serving 230 ports with 522 segments. PELNI also operates 18 rede vessels. For logistics services, PELNI runs 8 sea toll routes and one dedicated livestock transport route.

For more information, please contact:

Ditto Pappilanda
Corporate Communication Manager
PT PELNI (Persero)
Tel: +62 21 6334342 ext. 1310