Minister Of Transportation Dudy: The Search For Victims Of KMP Tunu Pratama Who Drowned In The Bali Strait Continues To Be Improved

Minister of Transportation (Menhub) Dudy Purwagandhi stated that the search for victims of KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya which sank in the Bali Strait on Wednesday, July 2, evening, was increased completely through coordination from sea, air and land to accelerate the evacuation process.

Dudy said that entering the third day after the sinking of KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya in the waters of the Bali Strait, Ketapang, Banyuwangi, the search and rescue efforts (SAR) for victims who had not been found continued to be improved.

"The government mobilizes full strength from elements of the sea, air, and land, as well as optimizes all available technology," said Minister of Transportation Dudy in Jakarta, quoted by Antara, Sunday, July 6.

He said that since the first day of the incident he had instructed all levels of the Ministry of Transportation to move quickly and synergize with Basarnas, TNI, Polri, the National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) and all relevant agencies.

"All of our resources are mobilized from both sea, air, and land to accelerate the search and rescue of victims," said the Minister of Transportation.

Based on the Basarnas report, the Minister of Transportation continued, today's search was strengthened by the arrival of the main weapon system (alutsista) from Koarmada II Surabaya.

These include KRI Fanildo 732, which has underwater detection capabilities up to a depth of 400 meters and is equipped with advanced sonar technology.

"There were also teams of divers, helicopters, Kopaska teams, and experts from Pushidrosal," said Dudy.

Minister of Transportation Dudy added that 22 divers were deployed on today's mission. All divers have undergone a thorough health check and physical readiness.

"Today, the ranks of the Ministry of Transportation also directly inspected the location of the search using the KPLP Patrol Vessel KN Grantin. We want to ensure that all personnel are in optimal condition before being deployed to the field," explained the Minister of Transportation.

The Minister of Transportation also emphasized that attention to survivors is a priority.

He instructed survivors to get the best treatment, both medically and psychologically.

"We will not stop until all the victims are found. This is a humanitarian responsibility that should not stop in the middle of the road," he asserted.

He added that the Ministry of Transportation continues to coordinate closely with all stakeholders to ensure the search process runs quickly, thoroughly, and is oriented towards safety and human values.

On the other hand, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reports that the weather at the search location is forecasted to be thick cloudy with the potential for light rain.

Sea waves range from 0.52 meters, with wind speeds of 420 knots. The focus of today's search is directed to the southern sector of the ship's sinking point, with coordinated operations from the air, sea, and land.

As of Saturday morning July 5, out of a total of 65 people on board the ship (passengers and crew), 30 people were rescued, six people were found dead, and 29 people are still being searched. There has been no data change since the last report.