KM Dorolonda begins regular calls at Donggala Port
On its first call, 222 passengers disembarked and 105-107 boarded, as Pelni prepares the route for Sulteng mobility and Nataru demand.
PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia has begun operating KM Dorolonda regularly at Donggala Port, Sulawesi Tengah, with its first call on Saturday morning, October 31, 2026. The ship arrived at 07.05 WITA and departed again for Bitung at 09.00 WITA. On this inaugural visit, 222 passengers disembarked in Donggala, while sources reported 105 to 107 passengers boarded, with about 960-968 continuing passengers, bringing the total on board to around 1,000 or more. Donggala's addition to KM Dorolonda's route expands sea travel access to and from Sulteng. The ship serves the Surabaya, Balikpapan, Donggala, Bitung, Ternate, Sorong, Manokwari, Nabire, Serui, and Jayapura route. KM Lambelu continues to operate at Pantoloan Port in Palu.