Comparative Analysis and Selection Based on AHP and Threshold Switching for LNG Crew Transportation in Remote Areas (Case Study: PT. XYZ Sorong, West Papua)
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Fast Cruising Vessel, AHP, crew transportation, descriptive-comparative method, transportation costsAbstract
Crew transportation plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) facility in West Papua. Current transportation relies on a combination of Dash 8 aircraft from Sorong to Babo, followed by small vessels to the LNG site. The challenges faced include dependence on weather conditions and ground infrastructure, which pose operational risks. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Fast Cruising Vessel (FCV) mode as a more efficient and reliable alternative for crew transportation. A descriptive-comparative method was used with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach and supported by a cost-efficiency threshold switching analysis. The assessment was conducted on eight main criteria, including travel time, cost, capacity, risk, comfort, flexibility, and infrastructure requirements. Data were obtained from technical documents and questionnaires from energy logistics practitioners. The AHP results showed that the FCV Damen Fast Ferry 4212 had the highest score (0.309), while the threshold switching calculation showed that the FCV mode resulted in cost savings of more than 80%, far exceeding the 25% threshold for modal shift feasibility. With minimal port infrastructure requirements and high flexibility, the FCV mode is considered the most technically, economically, and operationally feasible to support LNG crew rotations in remote areas. This study contributes to decision-making regarding maritime logistics strategies in remote areas, recommending FCVs as an efficient and reliable solution.
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