Keheb Beber Chronology Fire KMP Batuk

The Directorate of the Ministry of Relationships, through the Office of Bench and Authority of the Port (KSOP) Class I Banten, reveals the chronology of fire incidents KMP Batubath in the entry lane of Peacock, Cilegon, Banten, Tuesday (20 / 10) afternoon.

Head of KSOP Class I Banten, Yogie Nugraha, delivered all passengers and crew safely evacuated. As of this moment, there are no reports of fatalities in the incident.

The top priority in handling this incident is ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew members as well as taking action as necessary procedures.

"Our top priority is to ensure that all passengers and crew can be evacuated safely. As soon as he received the information, officers immediately coordinated with VTS Peacock, port element, Basarnas, as well as related agencies to support the evacuation and fire process quickly and co-ordinated," Yogie in official information, Tuesday (20 / 10).

Yogie described the early information of the Peacock Vessel Traffic Service, an incident reported around 1615 P.B. when the KMP Baatubath was in the entry lane of the Peacock Cross. The ship had previously left the Barakheni Harbor around 14.52 pm and is heading towards Peacock Harbor.

In the initial report to the Peacock VTS, fire was informed from the ship's engine room. VTS officials immediately convey emergency information and coordinate the reinforcement of port elements, tugboat, crossship, and related agencies to support the blackout and evacuation process.

"According to the received information from VTS Peacock, at 1656 pm, KMP Royce 1 reports that all passengers and crew of KMP Batubath have been evacuated to the ship. Thus, all passengers and crew reported to have successfully evacuated," Yogie said.

The handling process involves a number of ships and supporting elements, among other TB Mount Cipala, TB Avatar Harbour, TB Bay Jakarta, TB Tirtaukiku V, TB Mount Batur, TB Mount Santri, KNP 333, KMP Munic 3, KMP Munic 3, KMP SMS Mulawarman, as well as the BC Customs element 9006.

"Peacock VTS continues to monitor the developing situation and coordinate with related elements. The communication support and monitoring became an important part of the transmission of emergency information and relief from the waters around the scene," the announcement.

Yogie insists that the next handling process is done by prioritizing the safety of personnel and the safety of the voyage around the scene.

"We continue to coordinate with all associated elements to ensure handling goes according to safety procedures. We will also support the further examination process for knowing the cause of events and ensuring the necessary follow-up based on the results of the inspection on the field," plus.

Yogie revealed the cause of the fire is still unconfirmed and requires further investigation by the authorities. The information regarding the ship's condition and the progress of the handling will be delivered based on the results of the official verification.

Directorate General of Marine Relationship appreciates response and cooperation of all elements involved in the evacuation and treatment of this incident. The cross-agency coordination as well as the proper service of the officer becomes an important part of handling a shipping emergency.

"We urge the entire ship's operators to keep the voyage alive, to ensure the ship's technical conditions meet the requirements, as well as improve readiness in the face of emergency to protect passengers, crew, and marine transport services users," for Yogie.