KM Dorolonda, Owned By PT Pelni With A Capacity Of 2 Thousand Passengers, Caught Fire While Docking At Tanjung Priok Port

JAKARTA - The KM Dorolonda belonging to PT Pelni that caught fire was a passenger ship with a capacity of 2,000 passengers. However, when the fire broke out, the ship was not in a position carrying passengers.

The ship caught fire during repairs at the Jakarta 1 bailout owned by PT Dok and the Kodja Bahari Shipship (PT DKB), Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta, Monday, August 11, 2025.

Tanjung Priok Port Police Chief, AKBP Martuasah said the Doryonda ship that was on fire was carrying out routine maintenance. The ship is known to belong to PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Pelni).

"The ship does not carry passengers," he said, Monday, August 11, 2025.

According to the Police Chief, the incident occurred when he was undergoing routine treatment at PT Dock Kodja Bahari (DKB) Tanjung Priok Port.

"We are carrying out routine maintenance," he said.

According to a VOI source, KM Dorolinda is said to be docking at PT DKB Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta.

Previously, it was reported that a Dorolonda ship belonging to PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (PT Pelni) was suspected of having experienced a fire while at Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta City, Monday, August 11, 2025.

According to information gathered, the ship was in the dock of the ship one and the fire was growing. The incident was recorded on amateur video. In the video circulating, the ship in blue and white emits thick black smoke into the air.

The process of extinguishing the fire is still ongoing. The ship is in a repair or docking position.