7 Indonesian Navy Soldiers Accident When Unloading Tangerang Sea Fence, Starting From Stung By Pari And Stuck In Sail Pancing

Photo archive - A number of Indonesian Navy soldiers carried rubber boats after the cancellation of the operation to remove the PHOTO/Men's Sea fence M. Akbar/foc

TANGERANG - Commander of Marine Forces I Brigadier General TNI (Mar) Hermanto reported that seven of his personnel had an accident during the operation to demolish a 30 kilometer sea fence in the waters of the north coast of Tangerang Regency, Banten.

"Yes, that's right. Regarding the activities wherever we practice, especially these activities at sea, soldiers experience minor incidents (accidents), but that has been overcome," said Hermanto in Tangerang, Antara, Thursday, February 13.

He said seven Indonesian Navy personnel who had an accident during the operation to demolish the sea fence, three people were stung by the pari fish each, two people were caught in a fishing hook, and two people were dragged by a fence made of bamboo.

Of the total, there are two personnel who are still undergoing intensive treatment at a special hospital for the Indonesian Navy. Meanwhile, five other people have recovered and returned to service.

"There are only two people who are in the hospital because I only confirmed last night. God willing, it will be back today. I also checked earlier. The others have returned after being stung by the pari fish," he said.

According to Hermanto, the accident experienced by Indonesian Navy personnel when carrying out operations at sea has become a major risk. However, these obstacles can now be handled properly by his staff.

"Regarding the incident that was caught in a hook. There are still people left behind. Yes, when you want to finish, it's not too much of a problem and now it's being treated," he said.

On that occasion, Danpasmar explained that the Indonesian Navy had completed an operation to demolish the sea fence in the waters of the north coast of Tangerang Regency, Banten, for 30.16 kilometers.

Currently, the remaining 1.36 kilometers are from the target of 30.16 kilometers in the Tanjung Pasir and Keronjo areas.

"Today, God willing, it will be finished, there is only one kilometer left. Of course we will finish seeing from the current weather it is quite sunny," he said.

He explained that of the total 30 kilometers more than the sea fence that had been dismantled, it was located in several waters of Tangerang Regency, such as from Tanjung Pasir and Keronjo.

Since the beginning of the operation to demolish the sea fence on January 18, 2025, Indonesian Navy personnel initially completed 2.5 kilometers, which then on the following day reached 7.3 kilometers.

"Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the demolition increased by two kilometers to 4.5 kilometers. On Thursday, January 23, the demolition increased by 2.8 kilometers to 7.3 kilometers," he explained.

Furthermore, a joint team from the TNI, KKP and fishermen added to the completion of the demolition of the sea fence reaching 10.5 to 12.5 kilometers.

"On Monday, January 27, 2025, the demolition increased by 2.7 kilometers to 15.2 kilometers, and Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the demolition increased by 1.5 kilometers to 16.7 kilometers," he explained.

However, he continued, during the process of dismantling the sea fence, his party often encountered obstacles and bad weather constraints which resulted in delays in the operation. However, for the commitment and enthusiasm of the joint team, his party managed to complete up to 23 kilometers of revocation of the sea fence.

"Finally, in Tanjung Pasir on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the demolition increased by 2.9 km: up to 23.5 km," he said.