Joint SAR Operation TNI Successfully Save 9 Passengers KM LCT Bahana Putra

TNI soldiers evacuated the passengers of the ship that was found. (IST)

JAKARTA - The joint SAR operation of the TNI managed to save 9 passengers of KM LCT Bahana Putra who were missing in the waters of Mayau Batang Dua Island, Ternate City. One passenger was declared missing in this incident.

The SAR operation carried out by the TNI together to find the victims of the sinking of KM LCT Bahana Putra has yielded positive results. Of the total 10 passengers, 9 were successfully evacuated safely, while 1 person has been found dead and 1 person is still being searched.

Kapuspen TNI, Admiral TNI Julius Widjojono, at a press conference in Jakarta on Monday, June 26, confirmed that this incident occurred on Monday, June 19. KM LCT Bahana Putra, which was carrying 10 passengers on the Manokwari - Bitung route, North Sulawesi, sank in the waters of Batang Dua Island. The captain of the ship, Buchari Sahafin (66 years old), was declared dead, while another passenger, Yokzafil Novsan (23 years old), is still missing.

Kapuspen TNI explained that the search for victims of KM LCT Bahana Putra had entered its 7th day. According to the Basarnas Law, the maximum search period has passed. The TNI has coordinated with the ship and the victim's family. The TNI Kapuspen also expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the joint SAR TNI Team for working optimally.

SAR operations involved various main equipment and equipment, such as KNP 4004 KUPP Tobelo, community boats, Palsar evacuation teams, medical teams, communication tools, and a team of Palsar Laut divers. In addition, the elements involved in the operation included 5 Ternate KPP, 5 USS Morotai, 1 Lanal Morotai team, 1 Lanal Ternate team, 4 Kodim 1501/Ternate personnel, 4 Kodim 1508/Tobelo personnel, 1 North Maluku Police Ditpolairud team, 5 Halut Police, 5 Ternate KSOPs, 5 Tobelo KUPP, 4 Morotai KUPP, as well as the surrounding community and the families of the victims.

With the success of this operation, the TNI once again proves its commitment to maintaining public safety and prioritizing the spirit of courage and service to the nation and state.