KM Sinar Lema Allegedly Drowning In The Waters Of Yesius Raja Ampat Island, 4 Crew Members Have Not Been Found

Sorong City Basarnas suspects that the fishing boat KM Sinar Lema 01 carrying seven tons of fish and four crew members (ABK) was declared missing contact on March 13, sinking around the waters of Yesius Island, Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua.

Head of Basarnas Sorong, Amiruddin, said KM Sinar Lema 01 was suspected of drowning because at the time of the search items belonging to the ship were found.

"There are items found around the waters of Yesius Island floating in the sea, including ship hold covers and floating dead fish," Amiruddin said as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, March 18.

Until the fifth day of the search, the four crew members of the ship had not been found.

"Personnel have expanded the search for approximately 20 nautical miles leading south of Yesius Island," explained Amiruddin.

Basarnas Sorong also informed the SAR Post in Fakfak Regency, to help monitor or monitor the area and report if they find the four crew members.