Repatriation Of 6 Bodies Of Indonesian Crew Members From Japan Gradually

Director of Shipships and Maritime Affairs of the Ministry of Transportation Hartanto (left), Director of Protection of Indonesian Citizens of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Judha Nugraha (center), /ANTARA/HO-Humas Ministry of Transportation

The Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) stated that the repatriation of six Indonesian citizens, crew members (ABK) Keoyoung Sun who sank in Shimonoseki waters, Japan was carried out in stages.

"The delivery of bodies from Fukuoka to Tokyo has started yesterday, and upon arrival in Tokyo, the return of bodies to Jakarta will be carried out in stages with an estimate from April 3-8," said Director of Shipships and Marine Affairs of the Ministry of Transportation Hartanto in a statement quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, March 28.

The Ministry of Transportation in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will facilitate the repatriation of six bodies of Indonesian crew members who were previously missing due to the sinking of the Keoyoung Sun Ship in Shimonoseki waters, Japan on Wednesday (20/3).

Hartanto said the ship carrying chemicals with the South Korean flag carried 11 crew members consisting of eight Indonesian citizens (WNI), two South Korean nationals, and one Chinese national.

"The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but it is suspected that it was due to bad weather," he said.

Hartanto said that the Directorate General of Sea Transportation will continue to coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and theship Manning agency (ship management agency) of each Indonesian crew member regarding the fulfillment of the rights of the sailors.

"The Ministry of Transportation will continue to oversee, coordinate, and facilitate until the rights of the victims are fulfilled and it is hoped that there will be no problems that occur so that the bodies can be returned to their families immediately," Hartanto said.

Hartanto also expressed his deep condolences for the incident and thanked all those who have participated in the search and discovery of the victims.

"We and related agencies will also continue to search for missing victims," Hartanto said.

Director of Protection for Indonesian Citizens at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Judha Nugraha said of the eight victims of Indonesian citizens, the Japan Coast Guard confirmed that the bodies of six Indonesian citizens had been found, one surviving Indonesian crew member named Ryan Yudatama Lizar, while another Indonesian crew member was missing and is still being searched.

The Indonesian citizen on behalf of Asep Saepudin Juhri is missing and is still being sought by related parties in Japan. Currently, JCG is still conducting patrols to find Asep, "said Judha Nugraha.

Meanwhile, the surviving crew member, Ryan Yudatama, has been discharged from the hospital since Tuesday, March 26, 2024 and is undergoing a recovery period.

"If everything goes well, Ryan is planned to return to Indonesia on April 1 or 2," said Judha.