Pelni to operate two new ships

Pelni to operate two new ships

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: State-owned shipping company PT Pelni
will begin operating two luxury liners, KM Rinjani and KM Umsini,
in eastern Indonesia starting next month, Antara reported.

Syamsuddin Oemar of the company's Jayapura office said the new
ships were expected to help boost economic development in the
region.

Starting on Jan. 19, KM Rinjani would sail a route between
Surabaya's Tanjung Perak Port and Jayapura with stops at
Ujungpandang, Baubau, Ambon, Banda, Tual, Fakfak, Sorong,
Manokwari, Nabire, and Serui. Each trip would take two weeks.

KM Umsini, also sailing between Surabaya and Jayapura, would
make port calls at Ujungpandang, Balikpapan, Kwandang, Bitung,
Ternate, Sorong, Manokwari, Nabire, and Serui. Its maiden voyage
for Pelni would start on Jan. 26.

The currently operating KM Dobonsolo and KM Ceremai would
maintain their schedules in eastern Indonesia, while the schedule
for KM Tatamailau would be altered. (swe)