Owners Of Tanker Ships That Burned And Killed 5 Crew Members In Bali Waters Opened Their Voices

DENPASAR - PT Arta Samudera Line said it was fully responsible for the incident that occurred on the tanker MT Elisabeth Satu in the waters of Gili Tepekong Island, Karangasem Regency, Bali.

"The company will take full responsibility for the impact of this incident. We convey our deepest condolences to the victims and the families of the victims who were affected by the incident on the MT Elisabeth Satu ship," said Budi Kurniawan as Operational Manager of PT Arta Samudera Line, in a written statement, Thursday, August 8.

The MT Elisabeth Satu ship is operated to transport fuel oil products (BBM).

The company expressed deep sorrow for this incident. The company is also confirmed to be cooperative in the process of investigating the tanker fire that killed 5 crew members (ABK).

It is certain that there will be no pollution or leakage in the water area. All fuel cargo is still on the ship and the transfer process will be carried out so that the distribution of fuel continues to run smoothly.

In addition, PT Arta Samudra Line is committed to continuing to improve ship safety and security standards and ensure that all operating procedures are strictly adhered to. The company will also conduct a thorough evaluation to prevent a repeat of similar incidents in the future.

"We apologize for the inconvenience caused and are grateful for the understanding and support of all parties," he said.