Penajam, 21 Juli 2024** - Sebuah kecelakaan laut terjadi di perairan Penajam/Teluk Balikpapan pada Minggu, 21 Juli 2024, sekitar pukul 10.00 WITA. Kejadian ini melibatkan sebuah speed boat surveyor yang menabrak tongkang TB KSA 44 di koordinat 01°12.798' S, 116°45.634' E. Laporan menyebutkan bahwa speed boat tersebut menabrak bagian belakang tongkang.
Korban yang terlapor dalam kejadian ini berjumlah dua orang, terdiri dari satu orang dewasa dan satu anak-anak. Berdasarkan laporan dari TB KSA 44, VTS telah berkoordinasi dan melaporkan kejadian ini kepada KSOP Balikpapan dan Kantor Pencarian dan Pertolongan Balikpapan. Saat ini, upaya evakuasi tengah dilakukan oleh TB KSA 44.VTS juga telah menyiarkan Broadcast NTM terkait insiden ini.
Kronologis Kejadian
Menurut informasi awal, pada pukul 09.40 WITA, motoris bernama Muhammad Rizal yang berdomisili di Jalan Soeprapto, Kelurahan Baru Ulu, membawa penumpang sebanyak tujuh orang yang merupakan karyawan Anindia, menuju Jetyprusda di perairan Penajam. Pukul 10.00 WITA, speed boat dari Coal Division tiba di Jetyprusda. Saat hendak sandar di kapal yang menarik tongkang, speed boat terseret arus.
Akibat arus yang kuat, seorang penumpang bernama Zaky, berusia 12 tahun, panik dan melompat ke laut. Melihat Zaky melompat, seorang korban dewasa bernama Randy ikut melompat untuk menolongnya. Namun, dalam usaha penyelamatan tersebut, Randy tenggelam dan meninggal dunia. Sementara itu, Zaky masih belum ditemukan dan pencarian terus dilakukan.
Saat ini, jasad korban Randy telah dibawa ke PERTAMINA Balikpapan, dan motoris speed boat, Muhammad Rizal, dibawa ke Balikpapan untuk dimintai keterangan lebih lanjut.
Saksi Mata
- Nama: Muhammad Rizal
- Umur: 46 tahun
- Alamat: Jalan Soeprapto RT 01, Kelurahan Baru Ulu, Balikpapan Barat
Pihak berwenang terus berupaya dalam proses pencarian dan penyelidikan lebih lanjut terkait kecelakaan ini.
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ENGLISH VERSION
Penajam, July 21, 2024** - A marine accident occurred in the waters of Penajam / Balikpapan Bay on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at around 10:00 WITA. This incident involved a surveyor speed boat that crashed into the barge TB KSA 44 at coordinates 01°12.798' S, 116°45.634' E. Reports stated that the speed boat hit the back of the barge.
The reported victims in this incident totaled two people, consisting of one adult and one child. Based on the report from TB KSA 44, VTS has coordinated and reported this incident to Balikpapan KSOP and Balikpapan Search and Rescue Office. Currently, evacuation efforts are being carried out by TB KSA 44. VTS has also broadcasted an NTM Broadcast regarding this incident.
Chronology of the incident
According to initial information, at 09.40 WITA, a motorist named Muhammad Rizal who lives on Jalan Soeprapto, Kelurahan Baru Ulu, took seven passengers who were Anindia employees, heading for Jetyprusda in Penajam waters. At 10:00 WITA, the speed boat from Coal Division arrived at Jetyprusda. When it was about to dock at the ship pulling the barge, the speed boat was dragged by the current.
Due to the strong current, a passenger named Zaky, aged 12, panicked and jumped into the sea. Seeing Zaky jump, an adult victim named Randy jumped in to help him. However, during the rescue attempt, Randy drowned and died. Meanwhile, Zaky is still missing and the search continues.
At present, the body of the victim Randy has been taken to PERTAMINA Balikpapan, and the motorist of the speed boat, Muhammad Rizal, was taken to Balikpapan for further questioning.
Witness
- Name: Muhammad Rizal
- Age: 46 years old
- Address: Jalan Soeprapto RT 01, Kelurahan Baru Ulu, Balikpapan Barat
Authorities are continuing to search and investigate the accident.
TIM MARITIME COORDINATION CENTER
Call Center: +6285216221177 | Email: [email protected]