KRI Semarang-594 Deployed Between 192 Kg Of Assistance For Disaster Victims In Nias, North Sumatra

TNI personnel carried logistics transported by KRI Semarang-594 at the port of Nias area, North Sumatra, Thursday (4/12/2025) (ANTARA/HO-Pen Koarmada RI)

The Indonesian Navy (AL) deployed KRI Semarang-594 to deliver logistics needed by flood victims to the Nias area, North Sumatra (North Sumatra), Thursday, December 4.

The Commander of the Fleet Command (Pangkoarmada) of the Republic of Indonesia, Vice Admiral TNI Denih Hendrata, said that the KRI was only leaning on today.

He explained that the KRI brought logistics weighing 192 kilograms (kg) consisting of rice, instant noodles, cooking oil, milk, sugar, sausages, children's clothing and blankets.

"The aid items were distributed directly using the HS-1305 (AS 565 MBe Panther) helicopter to SDN 1 Mazo Nias as one of the affected locations," Denih said when confirmed on Thursday, December 4, as reported by Antara.

Denih continued, until now, several KRI belonging to the Indonesian Navy are still actively delivering logistics to several flood-affected areas in North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Aceh.

Not only KRI to transport logistics, but KRI hospitals are also deployed to provide free health services for flood victims.

Denih ensured that all Indonesian Navy defense equipment was ready to be deployed whenever needed to assist the post-disaster evacuation and recovery process.

"The presence of KRI Semarang-594 along with other supporting elements is a tangible manifestation of the Indonesian Navy who is ready to be present to help the community in an emergency situation, ensuring that assistance can arrive quickly and accurately to residents in need," he said.