Ferry service explored

Ferry service explored

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The provincial administration and
that of Australia's Northern Territory are exploring the
possibility of opening a ferry service between Kupang and Darwin
to boost tourism and trade relations between the regions.

The head of the provincial office of tourism, Johannis Pake
Pani, was quoted by Antara as saying that a delegation from
Australia will visit next month to survey local conditions for
the ferry service. He did not elaborate.

Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation had once expressed
interest in opening a ferry service between Kupang and Darwin,
but no further word on the matter had been received from Jakarta,
he added.

Pake Pani said businessmen of the Australian state had also
expressed interest in building tourist accommodations in certain
parts of East Nusa Tenggara.