PLTD Apung: Silent Witness to the Tremendousness of the Aceh Tsunami
Izzah Putri Jurianto
Sep 4

PLTD Apung, also known as the Floating Ship, is a large power-generating ship that is now a monument and museum in Banda Aceh. This ship is 63 meters long and has an area of around 1,900 square meters, weighing up to 2,600 tons.

PLTD Apung: Silent Witness to the Tremendousness of the Aceh Tsunami
PLTD Apung: Silent Witness to the Tremendousness of the Aceh Tsunami

Initially anchored in the ocean, this ship was carried 5 kilometers inland by the tsunami on December 26, 2004, and is now stranded in Punge Blang Cut Village. PLTD Apung is now a place to commemorate the tsunami tragedy and a disaster mitigation education center.

Location of PLTD Apung

PLTD Apung is located in Punge Blang Cut Village, Jaya Baru District, Banda Aceh City. The location is easily accessible from the city center of Banda Aceh, about 15 minutes by private vehicle or public transportation.

Visitors can use a motorized rickshaw, taxi, or online motorcycle taxi to reach this location. In addition to PLTD Apung, there are also other interesting places nearby such as the Aceh Tsunami Museum, the Tsunami Mass Grave in Gampong Ulee Lheue, the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, and the green open space of Blang Padang Field.

Opening Hours and Ticket Price

  • Opening Hours: PLTD Apung Museum is open every Saturday to Thursday from 08.30-12.00 and 14.00-17.00 WIB. On Fridays, the museum is open from 14.00 to 17.00 WIB.

  • Ticket Price: There is no entrance fee to visit this museum, so visitors can enjoy this experience for free.

Main Attractions of PLTD Apung

Main Attractions of PLTD Apung
Main Attractions of PLTD Apung
Main Attractions of PLTD Apung
Main Attractions of PLTD Apung

  • Silent Witness to the 2004 Tsunami: PLTD Apung stands as a monument that reminds the world of the enormity of the Aceh tsunami. The ship is a tangible symbol of the power of nature and the importance of disaster mitigation.

  • Disaster Mitigation Education Museum: The interior of the ship now serves as a museum that provides information on disaster mitigation. Visitors can view illustrative videos and other educational information designed to raise awareness of disaster preparedness.

  • Field Trip Location: Due to its high educational value, PLTD Apung is often the location for field trips for schools, especially to learn about the history of tsunamis and the importance of disaster mitigation.

  • Views and Reflections: From the ship, visitors can see the view of the city of Banda Aceh and reflect on the tragic events that once occurred here. It is a place that is both reflective and informative.

12:00 AM · Sep 4, 2024