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INDONESIA
IWJ : Inland Waterways Journal
ISSN : 27233642     EISSN : 27233642     DOI : https://doi.org/10.54249/iwj
Core Subject : Engineering,
Inland Waterways Journal (IWJ) is a journal which handled by Inland Water and Ferries Transport Polytechnic of Palembang (Poltektrans SDP Palembang) of record for the towing and barge industry on the inland waterways of the Palembang, Indonesia chiefly the watershed of the Musi River and its tributaries and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Our customers are the barge companies, ports, terminals, fleets, shipyards, refuelers, shippers, suppliers and marine contractors that form the inland waterways transportation industry. Inland Waterways Journal (IWJ) periodically publish two (2) times in April and October. The publication’s wide-ranging news articles provide a window into the people and technology behind a thriving major sector of water and ferries transport in Indonesia especially in Palembang. Topics covered include inland shipyards, lock and dam construction, the Corps of Engineers, dredging news, inland ports and terminals, barge and towboat construction and launches, new technology relating to towboats, and regulations of the Inland Waterways, Environmental Protection Agency, and other federal agencies that affect inland waterways commerce, as well as news about major commodities that travel the waterways, such as grain, coal, steel and fertilizer,etc. Inland Waterways Journal (IWJ) also closely covers the actions of organizations that support waterways interests, including the Waterways Council, the Musi Waterways Operators, National Waterways Conference, Inland Rivers Ports and Terminals, and Transportation Ministry. Editorials in the journal often discuss government regulation as it relates to the rivers and those who use the river for Inland water and ferries transport.
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Rancang Bangun Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya untuk Kapal Penyeberangan Dermaga Desa Sukarela Amrillah, Muhamad Fahmi; Latuheru, Paulina M; Sidharta, Driaskoro Budi; Firzatullah, Raden Muhamad; Sutrisno, Slamet Prasetyo
IWJ : Inland Waterways Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Inland Waterways Journal (IWJ:April)
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Keterbatasan pasokan energi listrik di daerah pedesaan yang bergantung pada transportasi air menuntut solusi inovatif berbasis energi terbarukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan mengimplementasikan Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS) pada kapal penyeberangan di Dermaga Desa Sukarela, Kecamatan Rantau Bayur, Kabupaten Banyuasin. Metodologi penelitian meliputi studi literatur, survei lapangan, perancangan sistem, implementasi perangkat keras, dan pengujian kinerja sistem. Sistem PLTS menggunakan panel surya berkapasitas 300 Wp dengan dukungan solar charge controller dan baterai penyimpanan energi untuk menyuplai kebutuhan listrik kapal dan dermaga. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa potensi produksi energi listrik tahunan mencapai 1.381,2 kWh, dengan produksi energi tertinggi sebesar 295 W pada pukul 11.00 WIB, dan terendah sebesar 130,5 W pada pukul 16.00 WIB. Sistem PLTS terbukti dapat bekerja dengan baik dalam mendukung operasional kapal penyeberangan sekaligus mengurangi ketergantungan terhadap bahan bakar fosil. Implementasi sistem ini tidak hanya berdampak pada efisiensi biaya operasional, tetapi juga mendukung kebijakan nasional terkait transisi energi dan pemanfaatan energi terbarukan pada sektor transportasi.
Pengembangan Aksesibilitas Transportasi guna menunjang pariwisata ke Kepulauan seribu Tampubolon, Freddy
IWJ : Inland Waterways Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Inland Waterways Journal (IWJ:October)
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Penelitian ini membahas pengembangan aksesibilitas transportasi untuk mendukung sektor pariwisata di Kepulauan Seribu, dengan fokus khusus pada Pulau Pramuka. Perkembangan pariwisata yang optimal tidak hanya bergantung pada kualitas destinasi, tetapi juga pada kemudahan akses dan transportasi yang memadai. Saat akses transportasi terbatas, kunjungan wisatawan cenderung rendah dan terbatas pada kalangan tertentu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang strategi pengembangan aksesibilitas yang dapat meningkatkan daya tarik wisata Pulau Pramuka. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, penelitian ini menggabungkan berbagai teknik dan orientasi penelitian serta menerapkan analisis SWOT untuk mengidentifikasi kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang, dan ancaman dalam pengembangan aksesibilitas transportasi di Pulau Pramuka. Hasil analisis SWOT digunakan untuk merancang alternatif strategi dengan matriks SWOT, meliputi penjadwalan dan penentuan rute perjalanan, penyusunan prosedur keselamatan untuk setiap moda transportasi, serta sosialisasi kepada pelaku usaha transportasi mengenai pentingnya perizinan dan peningkatan kualitas sumber daya manusia. Strategi ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan aksesibilitas dan kenyamanan wisatawan, serta mendukung pertumbuhan pariwisata berkelanjutan di Pulau Pramuka.
Quality Test Study of Foam as an Indicator of Operational Readiness of ARFF Units in Aviation Safety KOMALASARI, YETI; Muhammad Farhan Alfajri; Wahyudi Saputra
IWJ : Inland Waterways Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Inland Waterways Journal (IWJ:October)
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The study aims to analyze the quality testing of foam at the ARFF (Airport Rescue And Firefighting) unit to ensure that it meets the foam requirements specified in PR 30 of 2022 and as a measure of operational readiness for ARFF in dealing with incidents or accidents involving fire. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, employing data collection techniques such as observation, interviews with five informants, documentation, and literature review. The research results include recommendations for proposing fire tests based on ICAO Doc 9137 for existing foam quality testing. Support for fire testing includes the availability of equipment and human resources from two responsible units, namely ARFF and Safety & Risk, through socialization and practical training. The implications of success through foam fire test quality testing support the operational readiness of ARFF in extinguishing fires resulting from incidents or accidents by achieving the foam capabilities required by PR 30 of 2022.
RANCANG BANGUN POLTEKTRANS INTEGRATED FRESH WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BERBASIS ARDUINO UNO AKBAR, ILHAM
IWJ : Inland Waterways Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Inland Waterways Journal (IWJ:October)
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Ketersediaan dan distribusi air bersih sangat penting di Politeknik Transportasi Sungai, Danau, dan Penyeberangan (Poltektrans SDP) Palembang. Selama ini, pengisian tandon dan penyaluran ke tangki kapal masih dilakukan manual, sehingga berisiko menimbulkan keterlambatan, pemborosan energi, dan ketidakefisienan. Penelitian ini merancang Poltektrans Integrated Fresh Water Distribution System berbasis Arduino Uno sebagai solusi otomatisasi distribusi air. Metode yang digunakan adalah eksperimen dengan membangun purwarupa sistem dan melakukan lima kali uji coba pada dua skenario: (1) pengisian tandon otomatis dan (2) pengisian air ke tangki kapal. Parameter yang diuji meliputi waktu pengisian, debit aliran, volume tercapai, dan keandalan sensor. Analisis juga mencakup stabilitas sistem, kemudahan pengoperasian, serta respon indikator visual. Hasil uji menunjukkan rata-rata waktu pengisian tandon hingga penuh adalah 78,35 detik, dengan sensor level air yang akurat dalam mengaktifkan maupun mematikan pompa. Pada pengisian ke tangki kapal, sistem mampu menghentikan aliran sesuai volume input dengan error rata-rata 0,35–1,14%. Secara kualitatif, sistem bekerja stabil, indikator pompa berfungsi baik, dan informasi dapat dipantau melalui LCD. Dengan demikian, sistem ini terbukti efisien, andal, mudah dioperasikan, dan berpotensi mendukung pengelolaan air bersih yang lebih modern di kampus dan dermaga Poltektrans SDP Palembang.
Designing the “FIT-TRACK” Website as a Fitness Programme Medium for PKP-PK Personnel at the Airport KOMALASARI, YETI; Andra Dwi Nugraha; Zusnita Hermala; Yani Yudha Wirawan
IWJ : Inland Waterways Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Inland Waterways Journal (IWJ:October)
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The study aims to design and develop a website-based learning medium called FIT-TRACK, which functions as a physical fitness program for PKP-PK personnel at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang. This website was developed as a solution to the lack of structured fitness programs and digital media that support independent training in the PKP-PK unit. The research method used a Research and Development (R&D) approach with the ADDIE model. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Validation was carried out by two expert validators, namely material experts and media experts, and user feasibility testing was carried out by PKP-PK personnel. The results showed that FIT-TRACK was developed with an interactive and simple design using the Google Sites platform, with features such as: home (beep test, push-ups, sit-ups, planking), weekly schedule, metronome, and fitness assessment. The subject matter expert feasibility test scored 93.66% in the highly feasible category, while the media expert scored 90.65% in the highly feasible category. The respondent feasibility test on 22 PKP-PK personnel scored 60.9% strongly agree and 39.1% agree that the FIT-TRACK website is effective and easy to use. During the evaluation phase, it was recommended to develop the metronome feature and additional materials in accordance with NFPA 1583 standards. The success of the FIT-TRACK website has the potential to become a structured, flexible fitness program that supports personnel's physical readiness for emergency tasks.
Review Of Ferry Transport Subsidies On The Padang – Siberut Pioneer Route in West Sumatera Province Puspita Sari, Yulia; Ulya, Febriyanti Himmatul; Sesilia Putri, Salsabila Verandita; Mu'tamar, Rispa Saeful
IWJ : Inland Waterways Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Inland Waterways Journal (IWJ:October)
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Teluk Bungus Ferry Port is a pioneer ferry port located in Bungus Teluk Kabung district, West Sumatera Province. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of subsidising ferry transport on the Padang-Siberut pioneer route served by KMP Ambu–Ambu. This research was conducted using a quantitative approach through the collection of primary and secondary data from relevant agencies, as well as using the ship operating cost analysis method and simple linear regression to project passenger and vehicle growth, ship operating costs and revenue from 2025 to 2030. The results of the study show that the average number of passengers and vehicles fluctuates, but shows a positive growth trend in 2025–2030. The Ship Operating Costs value in 2025 will reach Rp.10,355,532,711.02, with fixed costs, variable costs, overhead profit margin, and depreciation as the main factors. Meanwhile, revenue from ticket sales is not yet sufficient to cover the ship's operating costs. Based on the results of Ship Operating Costs forecasting and revenue in 2025–2030, the Break Even Point (BEP) of 26% indicates that the Padang–Siberut route is predicted to reach break-even point in March 2028, so that in 2028 it can be recommended to become a commercial route.
REVIEW OF INTERMODAL INTEGRATION FACILITIES AT TELUK BUNGUS FERRY PORT WEST SUMATRA PROVINCE Khairani, Muhammad; Agustini, Elfita; Diani, Oktrianti; Hanaya, Khansa Putri
IWJ : Inland Waterways Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Inland Waterways Journal (IWJ:October)
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Teluk Bungus Ferry Port is a port located in Padang City, serving four ferry routes, namely Padang–Tua Pejat, Padang–Sikakap, Padang–Sikabaluan, and Padang–Siberut with two ships. Based on the results of a four-month survey, it shows the lack of intermodal integration facilities such as bus stops, sidewalks, information boards, and signs in public stopping areas. This study aims to design a concept for connecting infrastructure between ships and other modes of transportation through observation methods of facility conditions and vehicle and passenger flow patterns at the port. Based on the analysis, the construction of intermodal integration facilities is needed, including bus stops within the port, pedestrian facilities, information boards, and bus stop signs. The resulting design includes a bus stop measuring 5.7 meters x 2 meters, a 1.85-meter-wide sidewalk equipped with guiding blocks. The information boards are designed to display schedules, routes, transportation fares, and bus stop signs. These facilities are planned to improve the comfort and safety of service users continuing their journeys using public transportation.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ZONING SYSTEMS AND TRAFFIC FLOW PATTERNS AT MERAK FERRY PORT IN 2023 AND 2025 Sulistiyono, Noor; Setiawan, Bambang; Firzatullah, Raden Muhamad; Erwan, Erwan; Salsabila, Anisa Aulia
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The Merak Ferry Port is a major ferry transportation route in Indonesia, serving the Merak-Bakauheni crossing. Based on observations and analysis, several issues were identified related to the zoning system and vehicle traffic flow patterns in 2023, such as the combination of executive and regular vehicle lanes in a single service, limited parking capacity, and the presence of crossings between vehicles that hamper the smooth loading and unloading process. This study aims to analyze and compare the zoning system and traffic flow patterns at the Merak Ferry Port in 2023 and 2025 to evaluate the effectiveness of the changes made. This study employed a qualitative descriptive method, with data collection techniques through field observation and analysis of official documents. The results indicate that changes to the 2025 zoning system, including the separation of executive and regular vehicle lanes and the addition of ready-to-load parking capacity, have a positive impact on the smooth flow of vehicles and the effectiveness of space management. Overall, these zoning changes have successfully improved the existing system and increased operational efficiency and service quality at the Merak Ferry Port.
Analysis of Water Sign Needs on the Rowosari River, Kendal Regency, Central Java Province Triwahyuni, Siti Nurliali; Arkani, Hari; Puspitasari, Novrianti; Panggabean, Yunita; Maulana, Restu Agung
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The Rowosari River in Kendal Regency plays a strategic role as a water transportation route connecting regions and supporting the community's socio-economic activities. Observations indicate that the signage facilities on the Kendal-Batang route are still suboptimal because there is only one prohibition sign installed, potentially reducing navigation safety and effectiveness. This study aims to analyze the need for water signs on the Rowosari River based on existing conditions, river morphological characteristics, hydrographic factors, and applicable technical provisions. The method used is descriptive qualitative through field observation, visual documentation, GPS coordinates, and literature and institutional data studies. The analysis results indicate the need for the addition of 32 signs consisting of 21 guide signs, 7 prohibition signs, 2 command signs, and 2 warning signs. The distribution of signs is designed to be placed at strategic points such as sharp bends, channel intersections, and anchorage areas, with technical specifications in accordance with the Regulation of the Director General of Land Transportation No. KP.4755/AP005/DRJD/2020. These recommendations are expected to improve shipping safety, navigation effectiveness, and the smoothness of water transportation in the region.
EVALUATION OF PASSENGER SERVICES AT THE PORTFASTBOAT SAMPALAN OF BALI PROVINCE USING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INDEX (CSI) AND IMPORTANCE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS (IPA) METHOD Wibisono, Yohan; Setiawan, Bambang; Firzatullah, Raden Muhamad; Taufiqurrahman, Muhammad; Manurung, Wim Benhard; Lestari, Lestari
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Sampalan Ferry Port serves the Sampalan-Sanur and Sampalan-Kusamba routes. From the results of a field survey based on the regulation of the Director General of Land Transportation Number KP-DRJD 6188 of 2024 concerning Guidelines for Assessment and Supervision of the Implementation of Ferry Port Service Standards, it was found that several services for service users had not been implemented properly, such as temperature control facilities, parking area instructions, CCTV that could not see the entire vehicle parking area, gangways and evacuation assembly points. As well as the unavailability of zoning signs A1, A2, A3, evacuation route instructions, information on further transportation, first aid kits, health clinics/posts and breastfeeding rooms. This study used the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) method to determine the index of service user satisfaction with passenger services, and the mapping of the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) quadrant to determine the priority scale of service attributes according to the interests of service users. Based on the analysis using the CSI method, the service user satisfaction index was 70.38%, and this criterion was categorized as satisfied. Based on the IPA quadrant mapping analysis, the attribute in quadrant I, which is the top priority for improvement, is the temperature control facility in the terminal building.