Bakamla Captures Ship Loaded With Nickel In Southeast Sulawesi Waters

The ship loaded with nickel ore captured by Bakamla RI. (ANTARA/HO-Bakamla RI)

KENDARI - Elements of the KN Gajah Laut-404 of the Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) arrested a ship loaded with nickel ore in the waters of Tanjung Sampara, Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra).

Deputy Expert Public Relations Pranata Captain Bakamla Yuhanes Antara said the arrest was made of a ship with the Indonesian flag TB. Sinar Putra 23/TK. The son of Kapuas 22 who carried a cargo of 11,013 metric tons of nickel ore (8/10).

"The KN Gajah Laut-404, which was commanded by Lt. Col. Bakamla Agus Tri Haryanto who was carrying out the "YUDHISTIRA-C/24" Patrol, managed to capture the TB Ship. Sinar Putra 23/TK. Putra Kapuas 22 is in position 030 50' 336" S - 1220 31' 579" T with alleged violations of the law in the shipping sector," said Yuhanes Antara as quoted by Wednesday, October 9.

He said that based on the initial inspection, the ship operated with incomplete documents, so that it became the basis for action to be enforced by Bakamla RI.

"After the arrest, the Indonesian Bakamla Case Handling Team, led by First Lieutenant Bakamla Razi Abubakar Noorman from the Law Enforcement Unit, in collaboration with the Indonesian Bakamla Legal Directorate, immediately handed over the case of the TB ship. Sinar Putra 23/TK. Kapuas 22's son to Kendari Lanal investigators," he said.

Yuhanes Antara revealed that the ship's case was handed over to Lanal Kendari for further investigation and legal proceedings, which were received in the minutes Number: BA-12/HK.05.01/UPH/BAKAMLA/X/2024.

He also revealed that the success of the arrest was part of Bakamla RI's ongoing efforts to maintain security and law enforcement in Indonesian waters.

"Bakamla RI also expressed its gratitude for the solid support and cooperation from Lanal Kendari in handling this case. This success is a tangible manifestation of synergy in maintaining legal compliance and shipping safety in the jurisdiction of Indonesia," he added.