Nunukan, 19 Maret 2025 – Kapal KM Malindo Express 2 mengalami kecelakaan laut saat proses sandar di Pelabuhan Tunon Taka Nunukan pada Rabu, 19 Maret 2025, sekitar pukul 14.40 WITA. Insiden ini menyebabkan satu orang meninggal dunia dan tiga lainnya mengalami luka-luka.
Kronologi Kejadian
Pada Kamis, 19 Maret 2025, pukul 13.15 WITA, kapal KM Malindo Express 2 berangkat dari Pelabuhan Tawau, Malaysia, menuju Pelabuhan Tunon Taka Nunukan dengan membawa 54 penumpang. Selama perjalanan, kondisi kapal dilaporkan normal tanpa kendala.
Namun, saat tiba di Pelabuhan Tunon Taka Nunukan sekitar pukul 14.40 WITA, kapal mengalami gangguan teknis pada sistem kendali saat proses sandar. Akibatnya, kapal kehilangan kontrol dan menabrak dermaga, yang mengakibatkan sejumlah korban mengalami luka-luka, termasuk awak kapal, penumpang, dan buruh Tenaga Kerja Bongkar Muat (TKBM) pelabuhan.
Korban Kecelakaan
- Meninggal dunia:
- H. Mustamin (Penumpang) – meninggal dunia di RSUD Nunukan.
- Korban luka-luka (masih dalam perawatan di RSUD Nunukan):
- Joy Tappi (Penumpang)
- Anwar (Awak kapal)
- Mansur (Buruh TKBM)
Penyebab Insiden
Berdasarkan informasi awal, penyebab utama kecelakaan ini adalah kerusakan pada hendel maju-mundur kapal, yang menyebabkan sistem kendali tidak berfungsi dengan baik. Akibatnya, kapal kesulitan bermanuver saat mendekati dermaga dan akhirnya menabrak fasilitas pelabuhan.
Langkah Penanganan
- Para korban luka-luka saat ini masih mendapatkan perawatan medis di RSUD Nunukan.
- Kapal KM Malindo Express 2 telah berhasil bersandar di Pelabuhan Tunon Taka Nunukan setelah kejadian.
- Pemilik kapal diketahui bernama Ibu Lili, sementara nahkoda kapal adalah Sabindo Bin Daniel.
- Investigasi lebih lanjut terkait insiden ini masih dilakukan oleh pihak berwenang.
Perkembangan terbaru terkait insiden ini akan terus diperbarui sesuai dengan informasi resmi dari otoritas terkait.
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ENGLISH VERSION
Nunukan, March 19, 2025 – The KM Malindo Express 2 experienced a maritime accident while docking at Tunon Taka Nunukan Port on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at approximately 14:40 WITA. The incident resulted in one fatality and three injured victims.
Incident Chronology
On Thursday, March 19, 2025, at 13:15 WITA, KM Malindo Express 2 departed from Tawau Port, Malaysia, heading to Tunon Taka Nunukan Port, carrying 54 passengers. The voyage proceeded smoothly without any reported issues.
However, upon arrival at Tunon Taka Nunukan Port at approximately 14:40 WITA, the vessel encountered technical difficulties with its control system while docking. As a result, the ship lost control and collided with the pier, causing multiple injuries among crew members, passengers, and dockworkers from the Cargo Handling Workers (TKBM) union.
Casualties
- Deceased:
- H. Mustamin (Passenger) – passed away at RSUD Nunukan.
- Injured (currently receiving treatment at RSUD Nunukan):
- Joy Tappi (Passenger)
- Anwar (Crew member)
- Mansur (Dockworker)
Cause of the Incident
Preliminary findings indicate that the accident was caused by a failure in the ship’s forward-reverse throttle, leading to a malfunction in the vessel’s control system. This issue prevented the ship from maneuvering properly while approaching the dock, ultimately causing the collision with the Tunon Taka Nunukan Port facility.
Response Measures
- The injured victims are currently receiving medical treatment at RSUD Nunukan.
- The KM Malindo Express 2 has successfully docked at Tunon Taka Nunukan Port following the incident.
- The ship is owned by Ibu Lili, with Sabindo Bin Daniel serving as the captain.
- Authorities are conducting a further investigation into the accident.
Further updates regarding this incident will be provided based on official information from relevant authorities.
MARITIME COORDINATION CENTER
Call Center: +6285216221177 | Email: msi@kemenhub.go.id