7 KM Liberty Crew Members Who Drowned In Bali Are Still Missing, The Indonesian Navy Finds Floating Goods From Sandals, Food To Instant Noodles

DENPASAR - Two warships KRI Singa-651 and KRI Terapang-648, as well as one CN-235 aircraft were deployed to the scene of the sinking of KM Liberty I in the waters north of Bali. So far, 7 crew members are still being searched.

The Indonesian Navy, through the Fleet Command (Koarmada) II, assisted in the search and rescue effort for KM Liberty I, which sank and was crushed.

The commander of KRI Singa-651 Marine Lieutenant Colonel (F) Andi Kristianto, M.Tr.Hanla said KRI SNA-651 carried out sea crossings to the SAR location from the Surabaya West Shipping Channel (APBS). Arriving at the SAR location at 06.00 WITA, Thursday, October 28, KRI Singa carried out a search maneuver.

"Although so far we have not found any victims, we found the luggage of passengers and ships in the form of snacks, food, sandals, paint cans, mineral water floating at coordinates 07°57' 402" S - 115° 16' 003" T After being confirmed with the agent, it is true that it belongs to KM Liberty I," Andi said in a written statement, Thursday, October 28.

The sinking of KM Liberty I in the waters of Bali because it was hit by a storm got the attention of the Commander of the Second Army Command, Admiral Iwan Isnurwanto. Pangkoarmada II immediately gave orders to deploy Patmar CN-235, and KRI Terapang-648 to assist in the search for KM Liberty I.

In a search with the CN-235 aircraft, a white floating object was found. This finding was immediately followed up by KRI Terapang. Other floating objects were also found and followed up by KRI Singa.

“We also found a suspected oil spill at coordinates 07°59.471' S - 115° 20.462' E. All findings have been reported to the Denpasar Kansar and Pasops Lanal Denpasar. Meanwhile, all elements of the Indonesian Navy involved continue to carry out joint search efforts with elements of the Bali Basarnas and other related elements," he said.