Jembrana, Bali, July 19 -- Ferry services across the Bali Strait have returned to normal after recent disruptions caused long queues at connecting ports due to a reduced crossing frequency.

The reduction followed safety inspections conducted after the sinking of a ferry earlier this month, which killed 18 people and left 17 missing.

According to state-owned operator ASDP Indonesia Ferry, long lines of logistics vehicles at ports along the strait have eased as more vessels resumed operation. As of 12 p.m. local time on Saturday, 23 ferries were operating.

Queues at Gilimanuk Port in Bali have been cleared, while at Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi, East Java, a remaining backlog of logistics vehicles was reported in the nearby Bulusan area....