Polairud Palembang Investigate Cause Of Barge Collision With Pier

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PALEMBANG - The Head of Polrestabes of the Palembang City Police (Polrestabes), South Sumatra Police Commissioner Dedi Ardiansyah, said his party was still investigating the cause of a barge that hit the dock in the Musi River waters.

"Yes, the cause is still in the process of investigating Polairud together with KSOP (Office of Port Authority and Port Authority) of Palembang City," said Dedi Ardiansyah as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, August 26.

He explained that for the time being, it was known that the barge serial number KLM 300-05 was sailing to transport Batu Split from Kemaro Island to Kertapati Pier, Palembang, on Thursday (25/8).

On its way, the barge weighing up to thousands of tons, driven by the Tiger Shark Assist Tugboat, was suddenly suspected of having lost control while crossing the Tangga Buntung area, 36 Ilir.

"Then, under this condition, at around 13.15 WIB, the barge sped to the left until it grazed the UPTD Tangga Buntung Pier and it was damaged, the support pole was bent," he said.

From the results of the inspection at the location of the incident, the incident also damaged about five units of the jukung boat that was leaning on the dock belonging to the Palembang Transportation Service.

Polairud Polrestabes Palembang ensured that there were no casualties in the incident and that it had no significant impact on transportation operations at the pier.

"It is true that there were no casualties, the rest will be further informed," he said.