https://komodotimes.com/Komodo Times reports on Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo and Flores: conservation, marine life and diving, travel and access, the tourism economy, explainers and data.en© 2026 PT. Kabar Delapan Belashttps://komodotimes.com/assets/site/brand/icon-144.pnghttps://komodotimes.com/144144Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:03:27 +080015 https://komodotimes.com/pantar-strait-in-alor-offers-more-than-26-dive-siteshttps://komodotimes.com/pantar-strait-in-alor-offers-more-than-26-dive-sitesWed, 04 Nov 2026 17:03:27 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingA 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. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-coastal-communities-as-hunters-moon-nears-floreshttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-coastal-communities-as-hunters-moon-nears-floresFri, 23 Oct 2026 17:04:07 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingBMKG 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-moon period. https://komodotimes.com/how-komodos-marine-forecasts-explain-current-and-reef-riskshttps://komodotimes.com/how-komodos-marine-forecasts-explain-current-and-reef-risksWed, 21 Oct 2026 06:05:07 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingKomodo’s strong tidal currents make marine forecasts central to dive planning. Official guidance combines hourly sea conditions with local navigation hazards and reef-protection rules. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-lists-seven-labuan-bajo-sites-for-marine-weather-checkshttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-lists-seven-labuan-bajo-sites-for-marine-weather-checksTue, 20 Oct 2026 13:30:56 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingBMKG’s maritime tourism page lists seven Labuan Bajo destinations, including Rinca, Padar, Manta Point and Kanawa Island, for location-specific weather checks. https://komodotimes.com/sar-deploys-sonar-and-underwater-robot-in-tatawa-island-searchhttps://komodotimes.com/sar-deploys-sonar-and-underwater-robot-in-tatawa-island-searchMon, 19 Oct 2026 10:32:16 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingSearch teams deployed sonar, an underwater robot and 27 divers near Tatawa Island on 16 October 2026 while one KM Feronia passenger remained missing. https://komodotimes.com/police-identify-possible-negligence-in-km-feronia-sinking-near-labuan-bajohttps://komodotimes.com/police-identify-possible-negligence-in-km-feronia-sinking-near-labuan-bajoFri, 16 Oct 2026 17:01:29 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingPolice said a strong whirlpool current, vessel construction and possible human error may have contributed to KM Feronia’s sinking near Tatawa Besar. Investigators will question the agent and owner. https://komodotimes.com/feronia-sinking-renews-calls-for-marine-tourism-safety-reviewhttps://komodotimes.com/feronia-sinking-renews-calls-for-marine-tourism-safety-reviewThu, 15 Oct 2026 07:45:34 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingKM Feronia sank near Tatawa Island on 13 October after encountering strong currents, with 29 people rescued and one passenger still missing as search efforts continued. https://komodotimes.com/feronia-sinking-leaves-one-missing-in-komodo-national-parkhttps://komodotimes.com/feronia-sinking-leaves-one-missing-in-komodo-national-parkThu, 15 Oct 2026 06:05:26 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingKM Feronia sank near Tatawa in Komodo National Park on 13 October, leaving one passenger missing after 29 people were evacuated from the 30-person vessel. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-hazardous-waves-in-komodo-watershttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-hazardous-waves-in-komodo-watersMon, 12 Oct 2026 13:32:46 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingBMKG 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 areas. https://komodotimes.com/what-bmkgs-high-wave-warning-means-for-labuan-bajo-and-komodo-sea-usershttps://komodotimes.com/what-bmkgs-high-wave-warning-means-for-labuan-bajo-and-komodo-sea-usersSun, 11 Oct 2026 10:32:35 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingBMKG 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 sailors, transport users and marine-tourism operators. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-flores-alor-coasts-of-tidal-flooding-through-october-10https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-flores-alor-coasts-of-tidal-flooding-through-october-10Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:31:04 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingBMKG 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. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-hazardous-seas-in-ntt-waters-from-7-to-10-octoberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-hazardous-seas-in-ntt-waters-from-7-to-10-octoberThu, 08 Oct 2026 13:15:27 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingBMKG 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 ferries and other vessels. https://komodotimes.com/how-komodos-reef-monitoring-explains-currents-and-coral-recoveryhttps://komodotimes.com/how-komodos-reef-monitoring-explains-currents-and-coral-recoveryThu, 08 Oct 2026 07:51:13 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingKomodo’s reefs are not a single uniform habitat: official monitoring covers 185 sites, while strong tidal currents shape both the park’s productive waters and the difficulty of coral recovery. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-moderate-waves-around-labuan-bajo-and-komodohttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-moderate-waves-around-labuan-bajo-and-komodoWed, 07 Oct 2026 13:33:55 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingBMKG 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 affect shipping conditions. https://komodotimes.com/why-is-km-tilongkabila-scheduled-for-a-late-night-labuan-bajo-callhttps://komodotimes.com/why-is-km-tilongkabila-scheduled-for-a-late-night-labuan-bajo-callFri, 02 Oct 2026 17:02:01 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingKM 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 Makassar on the published route. https://komodotimes.com/how-to-read-komodo-dive-forecasts-and-reef-monitoring-datahttps://komodotimes.com/how-to-read-komodo-dive-forecasts-and-reef-monitoring-dataFri, 02 Oct 2026 06:08:46 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingKomodo dive safety depends on reading waves, wind and currents together. BMKG’s categories provide the sea-state framework, while park surveys measure reef condition across 185 sites every two years. https://komodotimes.com/how-healthy-are-komodo-national-parks-coral-reefshttps://komodotimes.com/how-healthy-are-komodo-national-parks-coral-reefsThu, 01 Oct 2026 06:08:29 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingOfficial monitoring shows sharply different reef conditions at two Komodo sites, while the park’s biodiversity figures reveal why local observations matter for divers and conservation readers. https://komodotimes.com/how-to-read-komodo-national-parks-marine-forecast-before-a-divehttps://komodotimes.com/how-to-read-komodo-national-parks-marine-forecast-before-a-diveWed, 30 Sep 2026 07:49:03 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingKomodo’s diving conditions depend on more than surface calm: official forecasts separate wind, waves and currents, while research documents the park’s coral diversity and reef condition. https://komodotimes.com/how-big-is-komodos-marine-zone-and-how-are-reefs-monitoredhttps://komodotimes.com/how-big-is-komodos-marine-zone-and-how-are-reefs-monitoredWed, 30 Sep 2026 06:08:30 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingKomodo’s marine zone is vast, while reef health is tracked through a defined network of underwater monitoring sites. The official figures show the scale of the protected seascape and its conservation challenge. https://komodotimes.com/yukai-runs-aground-near-seture-island-18-evacuated-safelyhttps://komodotimes.com/yukai-runs-aground-near-seture-island-18-evacuated-safelyTue, 29 Sep 2026 10:32:00 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingYukai ran aground near Seture Island on 27 September 2026. All 12 passengers and six crew were evacuated safely while refloating and assessment work continued. https://komodotimes.com/km-yukai-sinks-after-striking-coral-near-labuan-bajohttps://komodotimes.com/km-yukai-sinks-after-striking-coral-near-labuan-bajoSun, 27 Sep 2026 20:31:52 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingKM Yukai struck shallow coral near Labuan Bajo on September 27, 2026. Reports said 13 tourists and six crew were evacuated safely without deaths or injuries. https://komodotimes.com/yukai-tourist-vessel-grounds-near-seture-island-on-komodo-routehttps://komodotimes.com/yukai-tourist-vessel-grounds-near-seture-island-on-komodo-routeSun, 27 Sep 2026 20:15:34 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingThe traditional passenger vessel Yukai grounded near Seture Island while travelling from Labuan Bajo towards Komodo Island. All passengers and crew were evacuated safely. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-diving-how-currents-waves-and-park-rules-shape-dive-safetyhttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-diving-how-currents-waves-and-park-rules-shape-dive-safetySat, 26 Sep 2026 06:08:59 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingKomodo’s dive appeal comes with strong tidal currents, exposed sites and navigation risks. Official park guidance and BMKG forecasts explain how tides, waves, zoning and vessel procedures shape safer diving. https://komodotimes.com/what-bmkgs-southern-flores-wave-forecast-means-todayhttps://komodotimes.com/what-bmkgs-southern-flores-wave-forecast-means-todayFri, 25 Sep 2026 20:31:22 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingBMKG’s southern Flores forecast for 25–28 September 2026 lists 8 kt easterly winds, 21 kt gusts and 1.2m waves, with a warning for moderate 1.3m waves. https://komodotimes.com/rescuers-evacuate-nine-passengers-near-sarii-west-manggaraihttps://komodotimes.com/rescuers-evacuate-nine-passengers-near-sarii-west-manggaraiFri, 25 Sep 2026 17:02:17 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingA vessel carrying 10 people lost engine power near Sari’i, West Manggarai. Nine passengers reached Marina Port safely at 17:45 WITA, while the captain stayed to repair the engine. https://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-certifies-snorkeling-guides-for-safer-marine-tripshttps://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-certifies-snorkeling-guides-for-safer-marine-tripsFri, 25 Sep 2026 13:31:34 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingThe Ministry of Tourism ran Level III snorkeling-guide certification in Labuan Bajo on 23–24 September 2026 after a 22 September upskilling session. The programme focused on competence and safety. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-diving-currents-how-to-read-forecasts-and-site-warningshttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-diving-currents-how-to-read-forecasts-and-site-warningsFri, 25 Sep 2026 06:07:22 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingKomodo’s dive sites are governed by tide-linked currents that can produce drift, down-current and surge conditions. Official forecasts and site guidance show why wave height alone is not enough to assess a dive. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-moderate-waves-around-komodo-through-26-septemberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-moderate-waves-around-komodo-through-26-septemberThu, 24 Sep 2026 13:33:15 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingBMKG warned of moderate waves in Komodo National Park waters from 23 to 26 September 2026. South Sumba could see 2.5-to-3-metre waves through 24 September. https://komodotimes.com/what-divers-should-know-about-komodos-currents-and-reef-healthhttps://komodotimes.com/what-divers-should-know-about-komodos-currents-and-reef-healthThu, 24 Sep 2026 06:08:57 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingKomodo’s diving is defined by strong tidal currents and site-by-site reef differences. Official sources give the park’s marine share, temperature ranges and contrasting 2026 coral-monitoring results. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-rough-seas-in-flores-and-pantar-watershttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-rough-seas-in-flores-and-pantar-watersWed, 23 Sep 2026 13:34:31 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingBMKG warned of 1,25–2,5 metre waves in several East Nusa Tenggara waters on 22–23 September 2026. Waves south of Sumba could reach 3,5 metres, posing risks to boats and ferries. https://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-starts-three-day-snorkeling-guide-safety-traininghttps://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-starts-three-day-snorkeling-guide-safety-trainingWed, 23 Sep 2026 10:34:14 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingA three-day government training programme for snorkeling guides began in Labuan Bajo on 22 September 2026, with 40 participants scheduled to attend through 24 September. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-25-metre-waves-near-komodo-watershttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-25-metre-waves-near-komodo-watersTue, 22 Sep 2026 21:47:42 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingBMKG warned of 1.25 to 2.5 metre waves in Komodo National Park waters and other NTT waters during a forecast period ending on 22 September 2026. https://komodotimes.com/very-calm-seas-reported-around-komodo-island-on-tuesdayhttps://komodotimes.com/very-calm-seas-reported-around-komodo-island-on-tuesdayTue, 22 Sep 2026 13:09:20 +0800FarisMarine & DivingA local tour guide reported favourable weather and very calm seas around Komodo Island on Tuesday afternoon, with tourists able to continue sailing activities without disruption. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-diving-liveaboard-how-it-works-when-to-go-and-what-changedhttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-diving-liveaboard-how-it-works-when-to-go-and-what-changedTue, 22 Sep 2026 06:16:54 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingA Komodo diving liveaboard is a multi-day dive cruise from Labuan Bajo into Komodo National Park, usually 5 to 10 nights, with the dry season as the main window and a 1,000-visitor daily cap in core zones from April 2026. https://komodotimes.com/ntt-fishing-permits-split-business-and-vessel-rules-thresholds-still-unclearhttps://komodotimes.com/ntt-fishing-permits-split-business-and-vessel-rules-thresholds-still-unclearMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:42:05 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingNational rules distinguish SIUP, SIPI and SIKPI across fishing businesses and vessels, but the public records for East Nusa Tenggara and Manggarai do not provide a complete, current table of vessel-size thresholds and issuing authorities… https://komodotimes.com/wuring-father-and-son-found-adrift-after-losing-contact-on-selayar-voyagehttps://komodotimes.com/wuring-father-and-son-found-adrift-after-losing-contact-on-selayar-voyageMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:41:50 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingTwo Wuring fishermen reported missing en route from Sikka to Karumpa Island in South Sulawesi’s Selayar Islands were found alive adrift between Sukun and Palue islands on Sunday, 20 September 2026, after a joint SAR operation by the… https://komodotimes.com/ntts-51870-hectare-seaweed-potential-hinges-on-processing-and-accesshttps://komodotimes.com/ntts-51870-hectare-seaweed-potential-hinges-on-processing-and-accessMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:41:35 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingEast Nusa Tenggara’s planning documents estimate 51,870 hectares of potential seaweed cultivation, but recent UNDP-led discussions on Indonesia’s seaweed sector underscore that post-harvest infrastructure, processing and market access will… https://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-port-tracker-shows-15-vessels-six-arrivalshttps://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-port-tracker-shows-15-vessels-six-arrivalsMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:41:32 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingA MyShipTracking snapshot listed 15 vessels in Labuan Bajo and six arrivals during a 24-hour window on 18 September 2026. The tracker offers a limited view of port activity, not a full count of all boats using the harbour. https://komodotimes.com/tni-and-police-lead-pantai-kita-beach-cleanup-ahead-of-81st-anniversaryhttps://komodotimes.com/tni-and-police-lead-pantai-kita-beach-cleanup-ahead-of-81st-anniversaryMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:41:12 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingMilitary, police, local government and search-and-rescue personnel joined a beach cleanup at Pantai Kita in Hewuli, Sikka, on Friday, 18 September 2026, in an event tied to preparations for the 81st anniversary of Indonesia’s armed forces. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-classifies-25-metre-waves-as-high-not-extremehttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-classifies-25-metre-waves-as-high-not-extremeMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:40:48 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingBMKG classifies significant wave heights of 2.5–4 metres as high, 4–6 metres as very high and above 6 metres as extreme. A separate BMKG warning for NTT waters shows conditions can vary by route. https://komodotimes.com/ntt-quarantine-seizes-123-tonnes-of-uncertified-shark-meat-in-kupanghttps://komodotimes.com/ntt-quarantine-seizes-123-tonnes-of-uncertified-shark-meat-in-kupangMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:40:32 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingEast Nusa Tenggara’s quarantine office has detained 1,230 kilograms of shark meat at Tenau Port in Kupang after officers found the shipment bound for Lombok lacked a quarantine certificate. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-16m-flores-sea-waves-in-september-dry-season-windowhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-16m-flores-sea-waves-in-september-dry-season-windowMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:39:30 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingIndonesia’s meteorological agency forecast moderate seas and waves up to 1.6 metres in the Flores Sea in mid-September 2026, showing that Labuan Bajo’s dry season still carries short-lived risks for Komodo boat itineraries. https://komodotimes.com/rumah-zakat-sends-fishing-gear-to-earthquake-hit-hamlet-in-manggaraihttps://komodotimes.com/rumah-zakat-sends-fishing-gear-to-earthquake-hit-hamlet-in-manggaraiMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:39:28 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingTen fishing-equipment packages have been distributed to earthquake-affected fishers in Nangarema, Manggarai, as part of a livelihood-recovery effort by Rumah Zakat and SD Islam As Salam following early-September quakes. https://komodotimes.com/kodim-1603sikka-plants-mangroves-in-reroroja-for-tni-anniversaryhttps://komodotimes.com/kodim-1603sikka-plants-mangroves-in-reroroja-for-tni-anniversaryMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:38:45 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingKodim 1603/Sikka planted mangroves in Reroroja on Sept. 9, 2026, with military, rescue and community participants in a coastal conservation drive tied to the TNI’s 81st anniversary. https://komodotimes.com/police-use-local-boat-to-deliver-third-phase-earthquake-aid-to-longos-islandhttps://komodotimes.com/police-use-local-boat-to-deliver-third-phase-earthquake-aid-to-longos-islandMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:38:44 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingManggarai Barat’s water and air police unit used a community-owned boat to deliver a third phase of earthquake relief to Longos Island, Pontianak village, carrying food, water, baby supplies and shelter materials to residents with limited… https://komodotimes.com/indonesia-graduates-134-maritime-officers-for-lower-emission-shippinghttps://komodotimes.com/indonesia-graduates-134-maritime-officers-for-lower-emission-shippingMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:38:00 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingIndonesia’s transport ministry says 134 maritime officers have graduated from the Maritime Polytechnic of West Sumatra, highlighting alternative fuels, digitalisation and safety as global shipping moves toward net-zero emissions by around… https://komodotimes.com/police-sea-mission-brings-earthquake-aid-to-pasir-panjang-hamlethttps://komodotimes.com/police-sea-mission-brings-earthquake-aid-to-pasir-panjang-hamletMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:37:53 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingA joint Indonesian police team used patrol vessels and small boats to deliver food, clothing and household supplies by sea to earthquake-affected residents in Pasir Panjang hamlet, West Manggarai, on Saturday, 5 September 2026. https://komodotimes.com/police-secure-km-tidar-call-at-larantuka-port-in-east-floreshttps://komodotimes.com/police-secure-km-tidar-call-at-larantuka-port-in-east-floresMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:37:23 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingPolice in East Flores assigned KP3 port-security officers to secure Pelni passenger ship KM Tidar’s arrival and departure at Syahbandar Larantuka Sea Port on 3 September 2026, reporting that passenger flows and ship movements… https://komodotimes.com/komodo-park-limits-anchoring-to-deep-sandy-areas-outside-reef-zoneshttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-park-limits-anchoring-to-deep-sandy-areas-outside-reef-zonesMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:35:31 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingKomodo National Park’s visitor brochure and zoning rules bar anchoring on reefs at dive sites and restrict anchoring elsewhere to deep, sandy-bottom waters, steering boats around Rinca Island toward mooring buoys and designated anchorages. https://komodotimes.com/kkp-continues-needs-based-relief-and-fisheries-assessment-after-ntt-quakehttps://komodotimes.com/kkp-continues-needs-based-relief-and-fisheries-assessment-after-ntt-quakeMon, 21 Sep 2026 02:35:28 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingIndonesia’s Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry (KKP) is continuing needs-based relief for communities hit by the NTT earthquake, coordinating with BNPB while validating damage to fisheries livelihoods and infrastructure to guide…