Balikpapan, 14 September 2024 – Sebuah insiden terjadi di perairan Balikpapan pada Sabtu pagi (14/9/2024), ketika kapal tugboat (TB) Tanjungpura 17 dengan gandengan tongkang (TK) Langkat Jaya 17 yang mengangkut muatan batu bara, mengalami hanyut akibat angin kencang dan ombak besar. Lokasi kejadian berada di sekitar Pantai Kampung Vinisi, Balikpapan, pada koordinat 01°16'810" S - 116°50'861" E.
Kondisi cuaca buruk menyebabkan kapal terombang-ambing dan tidak dapat dikendalikan, sehingga memerlukan langkah evakuasi segera. Saat ini, tim evakuasi sudah berada di lokasi sambil menunggu air pasang untuk memulai proses penyelamatan kapal dan muatannya.
Langkah Penanganan
Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Balikpapan segera berkoordinasi dengan pihak TB Tanjungpura 17 serta melaporkan insiden ini kepada Pusat Pengendalian Lalu Lintas Laut (PAGA) KSOP Kelas I Balikpapan, dan agen kapal PT Sinar Pacific. Langkah-langkah pengamanan juga dilakukan, termasuk menyiarkan berita keselamatan pelayaran bagi kapal-kapal yang melintasi perairan tersebut untuk meningkatkan kewaspadaan terhadap cuaca buruk.
Selain itu, VTS Balikpapan turut menyiarkan laporan cuaca dari BMKG, memberikan peringatan kepada kapal-kapal lain agar berhati-hati saat melintasi perairan Balikpapan.
Pengawasan di Lokasi
Kepala Bidang Keselamatan Berlayar, Penjagaan, dan Patroli (KBPP) KSOP Kelas I Balikpapan bersama tim telah berada di lokasi Pantai Kampung Vinisi untuk melakukan monitoring dan pengawasan langsung atas situasi kapal TB Tanjungpura 17.
Instansi Terkait yang Terlibat:
- KSOP Kelas I Balikpapan
- VTS Balikpapan
- Agen PT Sinar Pacific
VTS Balikpapan akan terus memantau lalu lintas kapal di sekitar alur pelayaran Balikpapan hingga situasi kembali normal.
TIM MARITIME COORDINATION CENTER
Call Center: +6285216221177 | Email: [email protected]
English Version
Balikpapan, September 14, 2024 – An incident occurred in the waters of Balikpapan on Saturday morning (9/14/2024), when the tugboat (TB) Tanjungpura 17, towing the barge (TK) Langkat Jaya 17 loaded with coal, drifted due to strong winds and large waves. The incident took place near Kampung Vinisi Beach, Balikpapan, at coordinates 01°16'810" S - 116°50'861" E.
The severe weather conditions caused the vessel to be tossed around and lose control, necessitating immediate evacuation measures. The evacuation team is currently on site, waiting for high tide to begin the rescue operation for the ship and its cargo.
Response Measures
The Balikpapan Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) promptly coordinated with the crew of TB Tanjungpura 17 and reported the incident to the Balikpapan Port Authority Traffic Control Center (PAGA) of KSOP Class I, as well as the ship's agent, PT Sinar Pacific. Safety measures were implemented, including broadcasting navigation safety alerts to ships passing through the area to increase caution due to the adverse weather.
In addition, VTS Balikpapan issued weather reports from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), warning other vessels to exercise caution while navigating Balikpapan waters.
On-Site Monitoring
The Head of the Maritime Safety, Guard, and Patrol Division (KBPP) of KSOP Class I Balikpapan, along with a team, is already at the site near Kampung Vinisi Beach to monitor and supervise the situation involving TB Tanjungpura 17.
Involved Agencies:
- KSOP Class I Balikpapan
- VTS Balikpapan
- PT Sinar Pacific Agency
VTS Balikpapan will continue monitoring ship traffic in the Balikpapan channel until the situation returns to normal.
MARITIME COORDINATION CENTER TEAM
Call Center: +6285216221177 | Email: [email protected]