In this context, the government provides operational facilities for yachts and cruises to operate in Indonesia, he said at the Indonesian National Shipowners Association (INSA) Yacht Festival (IYF) 2024 Talk Show in Benoa, Bali, on Friday (August 9), as disclosed by a statement from the Transportation Ministry in Jakarta on Saturday.
"That way, the public can enjoy a memorable experience using the tourist ships in various locations not only in Bali but also in other places such as Likupang, Wakatobi, and Labuan Bajo," he stated.
Therefore, he appreciated and supported INSA, as an association that accommodates shipping business players for its initiative to develop marine tourism in the country through the INSA Yacht Festival.
According to Sumadi, the activity offers the right momentum to promote the natural beauty of Indonesia and introduce tourist ships to the public.
The minister affirmed that IYF is also the right place to bring together shipping business players, both domestic and foreign, to facilitate interactions and the sharing of experiences related to the development of this industry.
In particular, shipping business players can exchange ideas about reading opportunities and finding solutions to future challenges.
"I hope that the ecosystem of tourist ships, such as yachts and cruises, can continue to develop so that it can have a positive impact on tourism and the Indonesian economy," the minister explained.
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Meanwhile, regarding regulatory support, the Ministry of Transportation issued Regulation of the Minister of Transportation Number PM 4 of 2022 concerning Services for Foreign Tourist Ships (Yachts) and Cruise Ships in Indonesian Waters.
The government has opened 28 embarkation and disembarkation ports for foreign tourist ships (yachts) and 10 embarkation and disembarkation ports for foreign cruise ships.
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