JAKARTA - The fishing boat KM Iwan experienced engine failure in the waters south of Tidung Kecil Island, South Thousand Islands, Thousand Islands Regency, North Jakarta, Monday, May 4, 2026.
As a result, 8 passengers on the ship were tossed around in the waters of Little Tidung Island. Fortunately, the passengers were rescued by officers from the North Jakarta and Thousand Islands Sudin Gulkarmat.
Head of Sector 8 Sudin Gulkarmat North Jakarta and Thousand Islands, Sumarno said, the incident report was received by officers from the community and immediately launched to the location.
"Tidung Island Post officers immediately moved to the location after receiving a report that a fishing boat had engine failure in the waters south of Little Tidung Island," he said when confirmed, Monday, May 4, afternoon.
Sumarno explained that the ship departed from Pari Island to Tidung Island carrying 8 passengers consisting of 3 adults, 4 children, and 1 toddler.
"After the evacuation was carried out, all passengers were rescued and taken to Tidung Island Post in a safe condition," he said.
During the evacuation process, a total of six personnel from the North Jakarta and Thousand Islands Sudin Gulkarmat were deployed using one unit of Satria Biru from Tidung Island Post.
"The situation was handled quickly, safely, and under control," he said.
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