Pantar Strait in Alor offers more than 26 dive sites
A report says Pantar Strait Marine Park in Alor has more than 26 dive sites, including Shark Close, Half Moon Bay, Peter's Prize and Crocodile Rook.
Marine & Diving
Dive sites, currents, vessel safety and the health of the reefs.
BMKG warns coastal communities as Hunter’s Moon nears Flores
BMKG says the Hunter’s Moon will occur on 26 October 2026 and urges coastal communities to remain alert to possible tidal flooding around the full-moo…
How Komodo’s marine forecasts explain current and reef risks
Komodo’s strong tidal currents make marine forecasts central to dive planning. Official guidance combines hourly sea conditions with local navigation…
BMKG lists seven Labuan Bajo sites for marine weather checks
BMKG’s maritime tourism page lists seven Labuan Bajo destinations, including Rinca, Padar, Manta Point and Kanawa Island, for location-specific weathe…
SAR deploys sonar and underwater robot in Tatawa Island search
Search teams deployed sonar, an underwater robot and 27 divers near Tatawa Island on 16 October 2026 while one KM Feronia passenger remained missing.
Police identify possible negligence in KM Feronia sinking near Labuan Bajo
Police said a strong whirlpool current, vessel construction and possible human error may have contributed to KM Feronia’s sinking near Tatawa Besar. I…
Feronia sinking renews calls for marine-tourism safety review
KM Feronia sank near Tatawa Island on 13 October after encountering strong currents, with 29 people rescued and one passenger still missing as search…
Feronia sinking leaves one missing in Komodo National Park
KM Feronia sank near Tatawa in Komodo National Park on 13 October, leaving one passenger missing after 29 people were evacuated from the 30-person ves…
BMKG warns of hazardous waves in Komodo waters
BMKG forecast waves up to 2.5 metres in Komodo waters and the southern Sape Strait on 10–11 October 2026. Night sailing was prohibited in hazardous ar…
What BMKG’s high-wave warning means for Labuan Bajo and Komodo sea users
BMKG warned sea users in Labuan Bajo and Komodo waters of waves reaching 1,25–2,5 metres during the 8–11 October 2026 alert period. The warning covers…
BMKG warns Flores-Alor coasts of tidal flooding through October 10
BMKG warned of possible tidal flooding along Flores-Alor and other NTT coasts from 8 to 10 October 2026, linked to the new moon on 10 October.
BMKG warns of hazardous seas in NTT waters from 7 to 10 October
BMKG warned of moderate waves in southern NTT waters from 7 to 10 October, with higher seas possible in western Sumba Strait and safety risks for ferr…
How Komodo’s reef monitoring explains currents and coral recovery
Komodo’s reefs are not a single uniform habitat: official monitoring covers 185 sites, while strong tidal currents shape both the park’s productive wa…
BMKG warns of moderate waves around Labuan Bajo and Komodo
BMKG warned that 1.25–2.5-metre waves could affect waters around Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park through 6 October 2026. Winds of 4–25 knots may…
Why is KM Tilongkabila scheduled for a late-night Labuan Bajo call?
KM Tilongkabila is scheduled to arrive in Labuan Bajo at 22:00 WITA and depart at 23:59 WITA on 2 October 2026. The call follows Bima and precedes Mak…
