Extreme Weather, Pelindo Optimist of Smooth Operations

Jakarta, January 2, 2023 - Following up on predictions of potential extreme weather from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) until the first week of January 2023, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo is preparing anticipatory steps to ensure the smooth operation of the terminals it manages Pelindo Group.

"We ensure that anticipatory steps for the potential for extreme weather have been implemented at the passenger terminal, container terminal and non-container terminals that we manage, so that operational services can be carried out properly and safely," said Pelindo's Main Director, Arif Suhartono.

Internally, Pelindo has appealed to terminal managers both in Regional and Subholding regarding extreme weather warnings and the potential hazards posed, including among others conducting socialization on Occupational Safety and Security (K3) in extreme weather and optimizing safety briefings & safety patrols to ensure activities operations are carried out safely.

"Currently we are implementing Alert 1 status and if a dangerous extreme weather situation occurs, operational activities will be temporarily suspended to ensure the safety of our officers in the field, as well as partners and service users who are in the Port environment," added Arif.

The presence of extreme weather also has the potential to cause coastal flooding or rob. In this regard, Pelindo has routinely checked and added to the provision of water pumps as well as electrical installations and backup generators at various points in the port area which are often affected by tidal floods.