KMP BONTOHARU

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Ferry sidelined in Bira

Two ferries which are connecting Bira Port, Bulukumba Regency and Pamatata Port, Selayar Islands Regency, were damaged on Jan 30, 2022, the KMP 'Balibo' and KMP 'Bontoharu' which were both sidelined in the port of Bira. The KMP 'Kormomolin' was the only ferry left on the the Bira - Pamatata crossing, which is the smallest ship operating on the route. Hundreds of passengers and vehicles were waiting at the two port terminals.

Ferry damaged by rope

The "Bontoharu" suffered damages to its propeller, steering affected, near Bira port on June 10, 2019, after a rope got stuck around it. The ferry will undergo repairs of the affected steering and its annual maintenance in a viable repair yard until July.

Panic on board after engine failure in storm

The "Bintoharu" with 200 passengers and vehicles on board, encountered rough weather en route from Selayar to South Sulawesi in the Flores Sea on June 13, 2016. One of the engines broke down, one of the propellers was damaged and the ship thus disabled. Reportedly, some passengers panicked. The ferry after struggling on sea for some time finally managed to reach the old port in Bira at the southeast tip of Sulawesi and docked alongside an old pier. The passengers disembarked over the side, using makeshift ladders, ropes and planks, and taken on to Bulukumba. Just before dawn the "Bontoharu" managed to dock in the Port of New Bira and cars and motorcycles have been unloaded from the ship. Reports with photos: http://makassar.tribunnews.com/2016/06/14/sempat-rusak-kini-kapal-feri-km-bontoharu-sudah-bersandar-di-pelabuhan-bira-baru http://inikata.com/2016/06/13/ini-foto-foto-kapal-feri-bontoharu-yang-nyaris-tenggelam/