Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Wed, 01/19/2011
High seas and extreme winds over the last three days have caused nine boats to drift into Tanjung Priok port, state port operator PT Pelindo II said Tuesday.
The boats included four tug boats and five barges.
“In accordance with our safety regulations, the boats have now been moored to the west and east buoys to clear the shipping lane,” Pelindo II public relations chief Hambar Wiyadi said, adding that the boats would soon be removed from the port.
Hambar also suggested ship operators use more anchors for their boats and instruct crews to anticipate high seas and strong winds.
