JAKARTA - A marine accident occurred on a wooden boat unit KM Nabilah in the waters southeast of Gosong Sekati Island, North Thousand Islands, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, afternoon.
The Head of the Thousand Islands Police, AKBP Argadija Putra, explained that the accident on the ship was handled quickly and coordinated by the South Thousand Islands Police with related elements.
"KM Nabilah is known to have departed from Kronjo Marina, Tangerang Regency, Banten, at 07.00 WIB with the destination of Kelapa Island, North Thousand Islands," said AKBP Argadija when confirmed.
The 29 GT-capacity ship was carrying 10 passengers along with the captain and crew, and carrying cargo of building materials and basic necessities.
During the journey, continued the Police Chief, at around 09.00 WIB, the ship had to take shelter on Laki Island due to bad weather accompanied by strong waves and currents.
After the conditions were possible, the ship resumed sailing at 11.00 WIB.
However, at 11.30 WIB, in the waters southeast of Gosong Sekati Island, the ship suffered damage to the left troll which broke, resulting in a leak.
"Information about the incident was immediately forwarded to Bhabinkamtibmas Pulau Tidung and reported to the South Thousand Islands Police," he said.
Following up on the report, at 11.45 WIB, the picket of the South Thousand Islands Police with the Fire Department Team moved quickly to search and rescue using the KM Satria Biru, led directly by the South Thousand Islands Police Chief.
"Around 12.20 WIB, the Nabilah KM was found. All passengers were safely evacuated to the Satria Biru KM, while the Nabilah KM was accompanied to Pramuka Island," he said.
At 13.30 WIB, the ship and all passengers arrived at Pramuka Island and were then handed over to the picket of the Thousand Islands Police for further handling.
"There were no casualties or material losses," he said.
His party has also taken police measures ranging from visiting the crime scene, evacuating passengers and ships, asking witnesses for information, to coordinating with Bhabinkamtibmas and the PK3D Pramuka Island health team to ensure the condition of passengers.
"Community safety is the top priority in every handling of incidents in the Thousand Islands waters. We appreciate the quick response and synergy of members of the South Thousand Islands Police with the Damkar elements and related parties in handling this sea accident," he said.
The Police Chief also appealed to all captains and users of maritime transportation services to always pay attention to weather conditions, the completeness of maritime safety, and immediately report to the authorities if there is an emergency at sea.
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