Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Km-Bukit-Raya

On April 25, 2024, the KM 'Bukit Raya' faced a terrifying ordeal as flames erupted from one of the top deck rooms while the vessel was positioned at the mouth of the Kapuas River, specifically in the Jungkat District of Mempawah Regency, West Kalimantan. The ferry was making its approach to the Kapuas River with the intent to dock at Pontianak's Dwikora Harbor. Fortunately, the fire was quickly brought under control, and there were no reports of injuries. While the cause of the blaze remains unclear, emergency response teams, including firefighters and Basarnas Pontianak, swiftly arrived at the scene to assist. For further coverage, including photos and videos of the incident, visit the following links: [Kompas](https://regional.kompas.com/read/2024/04/25/154550978/km-bukit-raya-burn-when-entering-muara-jungkat-kalbar-pelni-already-started#), [Viva](https://www.viva.co.id/berita/nasional/1708638-km-bukit-raya-terbakar-di-muara-sungai-kapuas-penumpang-panik-berjibaku-padamkan-api), [YouTube Video 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r5evRUIwIU), [YouTube Video 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikOKvmgrz20).

The ferry 'Bukit Raya' continues to remain anchored at Tanjung Pinang as of September 18, 2023, following significant propeller damage sustained on September 8. Currently stationed at coordinates 05° 57.62' N 106° 7.63' E, the shipping company is facing uncertainty regarding the repair timeline. Should the necessary repairs prove to be unfeasible in Tanjung Pinang, the vessel may need to be transported to Jakarta for further work.

On September 8, 2019, the ferry 'Bukit Raya', which serves several remote islands within the Riau Islands, encountered significant propeller damage. This incident occurred as the vessel was navigating through the Kapuas River near Pontianak, becoming ensnared in fishing nets. As a result of the damage, the ferry was unable to make its scheduled stop at Tarempa. Passengers intended for this port had to be disembarked at sea since the ferry couldn't anchor safely. The situation also prevented the ferry from docking at Natuna and other nearby ports, including Serasan, Midai, and Letung. To reach its destination at the Port of the Strait of Lampa, the 'Bukit Raya' required assistance from a mooring boat. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the propeller damage is set to take place upon the ferry's arrival at the port of Tanjung Priok. For more details, you can access the full report [here](https://batampos.co.id/2019/09/11/km-bukit-raya-tersangkut-jaring-nelayan/).