Electrical Short Circuit Is Suspected To Be The Trigger For The Burning Of KM Sinar Jaya In The Natuna Sea, 1 Crew Member Has Severe Burns

Police officers while evacuating victims of KM Sinar Jaya I experienced a fire in the Natuna Sea, Riau Islands/Via ANTARA

RIAU - The police suspect that an electrical short in the engine caused the fire of KM Sinar Jaya in the North Natuna Sea, Riau Islands on Sunday, July 24.

An electrical short is suspected to have occurred in the engine in the engine room during the transfer of diesel fuel from the reserve tank to the main tank.

Natuna Police Chief, AKBP Iwan Ariyandhy, through Head of Natuna Police Polairud, AKP Sandy Pratama Putra said two crew members (ABK) suffered minor burns and one crew member suffered severe burns.

"There were three victims and they were immediately evacuated using the KM Hasil ship to Faslabuh Selat Lampa, currently all of them are being treated at the Natuna Hospital", said Sandy in Natuna, Antara, Tuesday, July 26.

He also revealed the identities of the victims, namely, Jefriadi (30) and Riki (17) who suffered minor burns. Meanwhile, Budi (42) suffered severe burns.

"At the time of the incident, the ship was immediately assisted by another fishing vessel nearby, but to ensure this, we are still asking for information from witnesses regarding this incident", he said.

The crew survived and the burning ship was pulled by another ship and taken to its home area.

It is known that KM Sinar Jaya-1 came from Tanjung Balai Asahan, North Sumatra. The line number GT.98 ND.3279/PPb is commanded by Hasan Basri Hutagalung. A fire occurred while fishing at the coordinates 04'18.500'N.106'57.500'E.