The Merak-Bakauheni Ferry Port is a connecting route between Java and Sumatra. With its role as a driver of economic growth between islands, it is hoped that the smooth movement of passengers and goods can take place effectively and efficiently. Research on the ferries at the Merak-Bakauheni route is carried out to analyse the movement of people and goods based on the time of service, the number of ferry boats, and the number of docks, so that changes can be implemented to ensure the ferry service is fast, precise, safe, and comfortable. Public transportation in the current era is a very important necessity for every community in supporting all activities and daily routines, PT. ASDP Indonesia Ferry Persero as a ferry operator plays an important role in organizing proper public transportation in our country. The main problem identified by this research is the absence of a safety standard for sea ferries transportation. The expected result with this research is to be able to take inventory of safety standards and to anticipate the extent of safety on the ferry so that recommendations can be formulated to prevent accidents in the future. Keywords: Ferry, Safety, Sea Ferries

Indonesia is an archipelago whose land area is separated by a very large area of water, so the role of sea transportation is very important in connecting all regions in Indonesia. The function of sea transportation is basically to transport passengers or goods from one place to another which is separated by water areas. With the existence of sea transportation, it can help create a national distribution pattern. However, to achieve this, an effective, efficient and safe marine transportation system is needed. The movement or movement of passengers and goods is the basis for trade. Through sea transportation, raw materials and goods produced from one area can be marketed to other regions. Indonesia,Shipping in inland waters is one of the oldest transportation for people and/or goods which is economical and environmentally sound and for inland areas it may be the only mode of transportation for access to markets and other social activities. The modes of transportation can range from bamboo rafts to motorized boats that can operate in small rivers, lakes to large rivers.In this case using qualitative descriptive method. Descriptive research is the basis of all research. Data collection was done by using literature study method. Search for literature that supports research both from books and journals related to the research topic being carried out.