Pertamina Investigate Cause Of Burning Of MT Kristina Ship In West Lombok Waters

The ship MT Kristina carrying Pertalite fuel caught fire in West Lombok waters, Sunday, March 26. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) revealed that it will conduct an investigation into the MT Kristina ship fire incident in the western waters of Lombok, on Sunday, March 26.

PIS Corporate Secretary Muh Aroyomekka Firdaus explained that the company is currently focusing on investigating the cause of the incident that occurred on the ship.

In addition, he said, his party coordinated with the Harbormaster and Port Authority (KSOP), Basarnas, and Pelindo for the search process for the crew of the MT Kristin ship that had not been found.

"The position of PIS in this case is as a ship tenant, where in the lease agreement or PIS charter always emphasizes to ship owners to prioritize HSSE aspects in operations related to crew safety and ship cargo cargo," said Aryomekka in a statement to the media, Monday, March 27.

In fact, he said, the ship MT Kristin belongs to PT Hanlyn Jaya Mandiri which was rented to transport Pertalite's fuel oil (BBM) to the Integrated Ampenan Terminal and the Fuel Terminal Sanggaran.

He added that every ship owner who has a business bond with Pertamina must take full responsibility for the risks that could have an impact on the safety of the crew and cargo cargo cargo of the ship in accordance with the agreed terms.

MT Kristin is recorded to have 17 crew members of the ship where 14 crew members were immediately evacuated last night and are safe and safe.

Based on the latest report from the joint team, two of the three missing crew members have been found dead.

"Once again, PIS is sorry for the death of the crew of MT Kristin and wishes the best for the deceased and the family left behind," he concluded.