Analisis Load Factor dan Penyusunan Skenario Operasional Kapal Ro-Ro Untuk Optimalisasi Layanan Penyeberangan di Lintasan Sungai Selari-Air Putih

This study aims to evaluate and optimize the operational performance of Ro-Ro vessels on the Air Putih - Sungai Selari route with a service scenario approach based on transport capacity and vehicle demand patterns. The methods used include field surveys, calculation of the maximum capacity of the ship in units of Equivalent Passenger Cars (EMP), and simulation of three operational scenarios (additional trips, additional ships, and a combination of both). Variables such as Load factor, number of vehicles transported, and remaining daily queues were analyzed. The results show that Scenario C (additional trips and vessels) is the best alternative because it is able to minimize queues and bring the Load factor value closer to the optimal capacity. This research is expected to be a strategic input for port managers in making Ro-Ro ship service policies that are more efficient and adaptive to demand dynamics.