All KMP shower passengers are evacuated, no casualties

The passenger motor ship (KMP) was burned in Sunda Strait waters, around Peacock Harbor, Cilegon City, Banten, Tuesday (20 / 10) afternoon.

The incident took place in Sunda Strait waters, right behind Peacock Island, Mekarsari Enforcement, Pulomerak, Cilegon City.

Indonesian Ferry has declared all passengers and crew or crew (ABK) have been evacuated. Meanwhile, the firefighting process is still under way.

"Can we say that this afternoon around 4: 15 (16.15 WIB) one of our ships at the BKauheni-Merak Express track experienced a fire during the process of landing in the Merak Harbor," called the Sectory PT ASDP Windy Andale when a live interview of CNNIndonesia TV at 18.18 pm.

"We prioritize the evacuation process of passengers and also handling conditions on the ground. It was about 5: 00 p.m. that the passengers and the crew had already evacuated," the cover answered the question on the phone.

About the manifest at KMP Batum, Windy said his side is still waiting for the data from the party on site.

"At this time for passenger data we are still re-confirming. We're also coordinating with all the Stakeholders, all the parties on the ground for the treatment of the victim," he said.

"So far we can tell you that all passengers and crew have been evacuated and no casualties," the flaps.

As for the cause of the fire, he said, allegedly came from the stern area of the ship.

"Alleged while there was a spark from the stern area of the ship. But this is still going through, so we must be coordinating with the base, the police, monitoring the cause of the fire.

Meanwhile for the service at Peacock Harbor, he said, still waiting for assurances of the fire.

"Service interference is unconfirmed, as we're still coordinating. In the field also the team is still working, including victim services," said Windy.

"The last is still a blackout," the cover.