Damaged Piston Ring, Dumai Ro-Ro No Operation

DUMAI - Since the end of the first operation last November, North Kayong roro ships from Pontianak, West Kalimantan in 2008 the output was for this week certainly can not sail. The problem Dumai ferry-boat in Cape repair process. Since known damaged on February 1, then the policy is taken not to operate the ship. This is to ensure the safety of shipping.

As stated by Transport Department Kasi LLASDP Dumai, Surya Mas. Explained, not the operation of the roro vessel due to mechanical failure, on the left side of the ship.

That''we have announced to the community, and in some places we notice that the flyer attached to this week until February 7, the ship did not operate because the pebaikan,''called the Surya Dumai Mas to post when found on the Roro Terminal, Tuesday (2nd / 2).

He said again, since the known damage on February 1, the policy was taken not to operate the ship. This is to ensure the safety of shipping. ''It still can walk, but we do not dare to run because it is too risky and could be fatal, and for that we have asked the manager to repair the ship,'' he said.

While all costs incurred in the repair process, is borne entirely by the manager Kayong north.

Meanwhile, North Kayong Operations Manager, Eka Lukman said mechanical failure caused the outbreak of the piston ring. so that the operations resulted in reduced power boats and wasteful use of oil. He said this setakat it is working to repair the damage but is constrained in part spart unavailability meant.

"Barriers that the piston rings not sold here, but we've made a reservation to Medan, and now again waiting for him,'' call Eka Lukman.