KSAL Responds Ganjar, Warships Ready To Bring Fuel And Logistics To Karimunjawa

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo saw firsthand the KRI Makassar-590 which had docked at the Port of Tanjung Emas Semarang. This warship will bring fuel supplies and other logistical assistance to Karimunjawa Island.

Cycling from the official residence, Ganjar went straight to the Tanjung Emas Port area. Through the village route of North Semarang, Ganjar also monitors conditions in areas that were previously flooded.

Arriving at the passenger pier of Tanjung Emas Port, Semarang, Ganjar immediately got on the ship to see the situation on the deck of the ship which would contain logistical assistance and fuel tanker trucks. He was accompanied by the Commander of KRI Makassar-590 Marine Major (P) Hadi Subandi.

KRI Makassar-590 is an aid from the Chief of Naval Staff (KSAL) Admiral Muhammad Ali. A few days ago, Ganjar contacted the KSAL regarding this matter.

"We were assisted by the KSAL, this was brought by KRI from Surabaya to Semarang, thank God last night (the ship) arrived. If today from Pertamina we can load the truck ready, then today we will send it," he said.

This warship assistance is very helpful. Ganjar said that high waves caused Pertamina not to be able to send its special fuel transport ship to Karimunjawa Island.

"So with the Navy yesterday, there is a KRI that can help and can load in an unusual way," he said.

"So this is part of the way we solve it in remote areas with weather conditions like this," added Ganjar.

The two-term Central Java Governor revealed that the assistance to be sent came from many sectors. Starting from Pertamina, PLN, BPBD and Central Java Provincial Government.

The details are from Pertamina sending Pertalite 30KL fuel; Bio Solar65KL; and Dexlite 5KL. Meanwhile, PLN sent 5 units of Statistic generators and 2 units of Genset Crane.

"Then there are 7 tons of rice from the provincial government and 400 food packages from BPBD," he said.

In addition, to anticipate uncertain weather situations and BMKG predictions related to high waves, Ganjar will coordinate with Kasal so that the KRI Makassar-590 can be on standby in Central Java for some time to come.

"If the calculations are that the weather is a bit strong, the wind moves to the south, hopefully the north will be safe and normal again. If it is (normal) then KRI can go home. Situational," he said.

Meanwhile, representatives of the Jepara Regency Food Security Service, Diyar Susanto, currently have only remaining fuel stocks on Karimunjawa Island for the next two days. This assistance, said Diyar, secured supplies for up to a week.

"We have lasted two days, tomorrow it will be sent so it will be safe for the next week or so. If the situation there is still conducive," said Diyar Susanto.

For information, ships that have a length of 122 meters, a total width of 22 meters and a height of 35 m can carry about 618 personnel including crew members, 22 ranpur/rantis, 15 Trucks and 3 helicopters. The ship with a deployment of 7,600 tons, is also equipped with a helicopter landing pad (helipad).