Basarnas Finds Norwegian Ship Engine Off In Bali Attack Waters

Basarnas Bali helped the Norwegian Yacht ship shut down in Denpasar, Monday (29/4/2024). ANTARA/Ho-Basarnas Bali

Bali Basarnas finally found a Norwegian-flagged yacht in Serangan Waters, Denpasar, which needed help due to engine failure. "“RBB (Rigit Buyancy Boat) docked to the yacht and provided fuel assistance, the movement of the ship continued to be monitored until it finally docked at Serangan Harbor," said Head of the Bali Basarnas Office I Nyoman Sidakarya in Denpasar, Antara, Monday, April 29. He explained that initially he received information that a ship with the crew of a Norwegian foreigner had an engine failure around the waters of the Badung Strait on Sunday (28/4) afternoon. From information from crew members at around 18.20 WITA, he said, the cause of the ship's engine failure was running out of fuel. His party deployed SAR personnel to the ship's position which is estimated to be at coordinates 8°50,297'S 115°22,168'E, while continuing to coordinate with ship agents. To be able to monitor the position of the yacht, he said, standby officers communicate periodically with VTS Benoa. Meanwhile, six Basarnas Bali personnel moved along the waters from Benoa Harbor using the Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). "The team immediately moved towards an estimated location, of course yesterday's movement was quite risky with the situation of limited visibility," said Nyoman Sidakarya. Finally, at around 23.16 WITA, the SAR team decided not to continue the search because it was hampered by wave conditions reaching 2-4 meters. This morning at around 07.00 WITA, Basarnas Bali again released its dock from Benoa Harbor to search for the Norwegian-flagged ship, but not long after that he received information from VTS Benoa that the ship was already in the waters of Serangan. The team then headed for the Serangan Waters and at 7:45 WITA found the yacht in a position approaching.

"He managed to sail by opening the ship's screen and relying on the wind so that it could arrive safely," said Sidakarya.