Sea crossing route closed for Nyepi

Sea crossing route closed for Nyepi

SURABAYA, East Java: The sea route to Bali between the ports
of Ketapang Banyuwangi and Gilimanuk in Bali will be closed on
April 4 for 24 hours to respect the Hindu Day of Silence,
observed by most Balinese, Antara reported on Friday.

An official at the Ketapang port said the annual closure is
scheduled from 6 a.m.

"One day before the celebration, many people will leave
Gilimanuk to Ketapang," Karngun Sedono of the transportation
company, said.

He said that the company has prepared 15 ferry boats to carry
vehicles and passengers. The company provides service to an
average of 1,700 to 2,000 vehicles and about 7,500 people daily,
he added. (08)