Built as a joint venture between three companies, namely state-owned seaport operator ASDP Indonesia Ferry, Pertamina’s hotel operator PT Patra Jasa and state-owned construction firm PT Pembangunan Perumahan (PP), the project will see the construction of main port infrastructure, which will accommodate cruise ships and up to 70 yachts.

The project also includes the construction of a commercial complex, staring 180 room hotels, which will be built on an 8,000 square meter plot of land.

The project is a Rp 400 billion (US$30.02 million) investment, 51 percent of which will come from ASDP Indonesia Ferry while Patra Jasa and PP will cover 25 percent and 24 percent of the costs respectively.

Rini said the development of Marina Port aimed to beautify Labuan Bajo, which she named as one of her favorite tourist destinations. “I fell in love with Labuan Bajo after I first visited several months ago. Labuan Bajo has amazing potential.”

Rini said the construction of the Marina Port would accelerate development in West Manggarai. “On our plan is to include a fish-landing center as part of this development. The State Enterprises Ministry will develop a better, more modern market such as the ones in Japan,” she said, adding the commercial area would be hopefully be ready by December 2018. (ebf)

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