The ferries used on the run between Lombok and Bali do not conform to many Internationally recognised safety and operational standards.
It is prudent to keep alert and be aware of your position and situation whilst on board and make yourself aware of the positioning of life preserving equipment.
If inside the main cabin or below decks try to ensure you orient yourself to the layout of the ships decks and emergency exits especially if travelling at night.
You should maintain a clear head and use caution at all times when embarking and disembarking as the decks and ramps can be slippery and the passengers can at times behave in a chaotic manner especially when disembarking.
Be aware that heavy vehicles as well as cars and motorbikes are moving onto and off the ships at the dock and will using the same loading ramp as the passengers.
Be careful to keep track of your bags and watch out for pick pockets if in a crowd waiting to board or disembark.
There is a small Police post just inside the main entrance gate to the port area and a larger Polda national police base nearby.
contact
Mobile phone towers ensure you're never out of touch. Telekomsel's Simpati SIM card has a reasonably good signal in the Lembar area and for a short distance out to sea. XL Comm SIM cards also provide coverage in the area. Coverage can be unreliable and inconsistent.