A total of 7.1 thousand travelers from Pontianak (West Kalimantan) to Java ..."Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Over 12 thousand Idul Fitri or Lebaran travelers using ships, have been going to and from between West Kalimantan and Java since last week (July 17, 2014), police said.
"A total of 7.1 thousand travelers from Pontianak (West Kalimantan) to Java and 5 thousand others from Java to Pontianak have flowed through the port since last July 17," Adjunct Commissioner Ahmad Firdaus, chief of Pontianaks Seaport Police Unit, said here on Saturday.
On Friday, the number of passengers disembarking from the ship at the port was 305 while the number of those embarking on the motor vessel on the same day stood at 308 travelers, he said.
"The travelers who are going home to celebrate the Idul Fitri holidays are being served by six ships, namely KM Mabuhay, Bukit Raya, Leuser, Dharma III, and KM Sabuk, Lawit," he pointed out.
On the occasion, the port had set up a command post, consisting of representatives from the police, seaport, health services and other related agencies to anticipate jumps in the flow of Lebaran holiday-makers, Pontinak Ports Chief Administrator said.
"The command post was set up to provide services so that travelers would feel secure and comfortable during their voyage by sea," he added.
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