Welcome to Tsunami Tourism "Kapal PLTD Apung" - Aceh

Earthquake and tsunami that happened on December 26 th , 2004 have given significant impact to not only to the social life, economic-psychology but also physical environment.

PLTD Apung is an electric generator ship in Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia that has become a tourist attraction. The 2,600 ton vessel had been in the sea and was flung 2 to 3 km inland by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. It was owned by PLN, the local power generating company, and crashed upon two homes when it landed, killing those inside. Visitors can climb to the top of the ship.