Panjang, Lampung – Kapal MV Genco Constellation, berbendera Kepulauan Marshall, Kapal jenis bulk carrier yang sedang mengangkut 51.400 MT pupuk kalium (potash) ini mengalami aksi perompakan pada 15 Oktober 2024 sekitar pukul 21:10 UTC atau 16 Oktober pukul 04:10 waktu setempat di posisi 05°30.05’ S – 105°17.25’ E di Perairan Area Labuh Panjang, Indonesia oleh sekelompok perompak yang terdiri dari empat orang dengan ciri-ciri bertubuh kurus dan pendek, mengenakan pakaian kaos dan celana panjang, menggunakan perahu kecil bermesin.
Insiden terjadi saat kapal sedang berlabuh, dengan kondisi cuaca cerah dan gelombang laut rendah. Perompak berhasil memasuki ruang penyimpanan mesin kapal dan mengambil sejumlah suku cadang lama dari generator dan kamar mesin. Tidak ada korban luka atau cedera pada awak kapal yang berjumah 20 (15 philipina, 5 india) serta tidak ada kerusakan pada kapal maupun kargo yang sedang diangkut.
Aksi para perompak diketahui saat seorang awak kapal (AB) yang sedang bertugas di buritan melihat salah satu perompak menaiki railing kapal menggunakan tali. Awak tersebut langsung berteriak memperingatkan perompak, yang kemudian melarikan diri dengan cara melompat ke air dan naik ke perahu mereka. Pihak kapal segera melaporkan insiden ini ke VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) Panjang. Penyelidikan internal kapal menunjukkan bahwa para perompak memasuki kapal melalui pintu dek yang sempat terbuka dan berhasil mencapai ruang mesin tanpa terdeteksi oleh awak kapal yang berjaga di dek depan. Sebagai langkah pencegahan, pihak kapal memperketat keamanan dengan menutup semua akses akomodasi dan ruang mesin dari dalam serta hanya membuka satu akses dari anjungan bagi awak kapal yang berjaga di malam hari.. Awak kapal juga diberi pengarahan mengenai insiden ini untuk mencegah terulangnya kejadian serupa.
Laporan diterima oleh MCC (Maritime Coordination Center) melalui email dari The ICC - International Maritime Bureau (IMB) nomor IMBPRC/1106/GEN-CON-01. Sementara itu, Kantor Kesyahbandaran dan Otoritas Pelabuhan (KSOP) Panjang melaui surat nomor UM.086/10/11/KSOP.PJG/2024 tanggal 8 November 2024 menyatakan belum menerima laporan resmi dari agen kapal terkait kejadian ini. PT Bumi Laut Shipping Service, selaku agen kapal MV Genco Constellation. Berdasarkan surat pernyataan yang dibuat oleh PT. Bumi Laut Shipping Service, pihak agen kapal tidak menyampaikan laporan kehilangan kepada KSOP Panjang karena tidak menerima laporan tertulis dari pihak nakhoda. (gambar hanya ilustrasi)
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ENGLISH VERSION
Panjang, Lampung – The MV Genco Constellation, a bulk carrier vessel flagged under the Marshall Islands, transporting 51,400 MT of potassium fertilizer (potash), was attacked by pirates on October 15, 2024, around 21:10 UTC, or October 16 at 04:10 local time. The incident took place at coordinates 05°30.05' S – 105°17.25' E in the Panjang Anchorage area, Indonesia. The pirates, described as a group of four with thin and short builds, wore t-shirts and long pants and approached the vessel in a small motorized boat.
The attack occurred while the ship was anchored under clear skies and calm seas. The pirates managed to enter the ship’s engine room storage and took some old spare parts from the generator and engine room. No injuries were reported among the 20 crew members (15 Filipinos and 5 Indians), and there was no damage to the vessel or the cargo.
The pirate activity was first noticed by an able-bodied seaman (AB) stationed at the stern, who spotted one of the pirates climbing the ship’s railing with a rope. The AB shouted to alert the pirate, who then escaped by jumping into the water and returning to their boat. The vessel promptly reported the incident to the Panjang Vessel Traffic Service (VTS). An internal investigation revealed that the pirates had entered the ship through a deck door that had been temporarily open, allowing them to reach the engine room undetected by the crew stationed at the forward deck. As a precaution, the vessel tightened security by locking all access to the accommodation and engine rooms from the inside, leaving only one bridge access open for night watch crew. The crew was also briefed on the incident to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The report was received by the Maritime Coordination Center (MCC) via email from The ICC - International Maritime Bureau (IMB) with report number IMBPRC/1106/GEN-CON-01. Meanwhile, the Panjang Harbourmaster and Port Authority Office (KSOP), through letter number UM.086/10/11/KSOP.PJG/2024 dated November 8, 2024, confirmed that they had not received an official report from the vessel’s agent regarding the incident. PT Bumi Laut Shipping Service, acting as the vessel agent for MV Genco Constellation, stated in a declaration that they had not submitted a loss report to KSOP Panjang as they had not received a written report from the vessel’s master. (Image is for illustration purposes only)
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