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Kalimantan Shipping Lines, JI. Tanah Abang 11/123, Tel. 43296. Don't need to go to the office, just buy your ticket on the boat itself; pay (Rp9750) money to Mr. Soenardi or Mr. Rusmaui only. Embarks from Pelabuhan Nusantara, Pos. 1, Number 004. Leaves every Wed., takes 60 hours, 2 good meals are served, the bathrooms are clean, and the chief officer is a great guy. Pelni has launched a new ship on the Jakarta-Padang run, the Nukori, with tile bathrooms, hand showers, even decent food; costs Rp9280 deck class from an agent or cheaper if you buy at the docks. Don't buy at Jalan Jaksa 5 (Rpl1,500!). Should disembark on Sat. at noon, but usually doesn't get away until 8 pm. Not that crowded.