Commission I Of The House Of Representatives Asks For Sea Security To Be Improved Due To KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya Drowning In The Bali Strait

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JAKARTA - Member of Commission I DPR RI By Soleh expressed his deep condolences for the sinking of the Tunu Pratama Jaya Passenger Motor Ship (KMP) in the waters of the Bali Strait on Wednesday, July 2.

By also asking for aspects of marine security to be further improved.

It is known that the ship carried 53 passengers, 12 crew, and 22 vehicles.

Until now, evacuation and search efforts are still being carried out by a joint team of Basarnas, the Indonesian Navy, and related officers.

"My deepest condolences to the families of the victims in this tragedy. Hopefully, the victims who have not been found can be evacuated soon and their families will be given courage," said Soleh, Saturday, July 5.

By also asking the government and authorities to immediately conduct a thorough investigation to reveal the exact cause of the accident.

According to him, a total evaluation of the national shipping safety system is very urgent, including operational standards, ship feasibility, and port management.

"We must not continue to miss out. Evaluation must be thorough, not only on the technical aspects of the ship, but also on the readiness of crew and port management. Maritime security must be improved systemically," he said.

As a member of Commission I of the DPR who is also in charge of defense and security, Soleh also highlighted the need for inter-institutional synergy in strengthening the water control system, especially in crowded crossing routes such as the Bali Strait.

"The safety of citizens at sea is a shared responsibility. The state must not be ignored," he said.

The PKB legislator also stated that his party would continue to encourage this kind of tragedy not to repeat itself.

"The government must make improvements and anticipate accidents," he concluded.