The Head of the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), Air\nMarshal Mohammad Syafii, stated that the results of the aerial search\noperation for journalists who lost contact in the waters of the Sunda\nStrait, Pandeglang, Banten on Thursday (10\/9), have not yet produced any\nfindings.<\/p>\n
\u201cPersonally, from the aircraft, I have not seen anything. However,\nthe results of today\u2019s operation will certainly be based on reports from\nthe six sectors on the ground and will be reported to the joint command\npost,\u201d Syafii said during a press conference in Pandeglang on Thursday\n(10\/9).<\/p>\n
He explained that based on direct aerial monitoring using aviation\nfacilities, Basarnas admits it has not yet directly seen any signs of\nthe victims on the land of islands around Mount Anak Krakatau.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, he emphasised that the SAR team will continue intensive\nsearches for the next seven days in accordance with international\nstandards (IAMSAR Guidelines).<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ensure that the search process in the field is still ongoing and\nhas not been stopped. This operation involves strict cross-sectoral\ncoordination with relevant agencies, such as the Centre for Volcanology\nand Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG) and the Meteorology,\nClimatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG),\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
According to him, the SAR operation pattern is highly dependent on\nupdated scientific data from PVMBG and BMKG. Field teams also face\nweather challenges, including limited visibility due to haze originating\nfrom fires or volcanic activity below an altitude of 1,500 metres.<\/p>\n
Although high-level volcanic ash is reported to have moved towards\nthe Indian Ocean above 50,000 feet, safety remains the top priority\nbefore ground teams are deployed directly to the target islands.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn accordance with standards, on the seventh day, we will hold an\nevaluation meeting involving everyone, including PVMBG, BMKG, and\nmedical teams, to discuss the continuation of this operation,\u201d he\nexplained.<\/p>\n
To support the acceleration of this operation, the joint SAR team has\ndeployed at least 11 main vessels from various elements, including\nIndonesian Navy (TNI AL) warships, National Police Marine and Air Patrol\n(Polairud) vessels, Basarnas ships, and supporting vessels from other\nSAR potential contributors.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis strength is supported by more than 300 core personnel on\nstandby at the command post and in the field,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
However, monitoring and safety advisories continue to be broadcast\ncontinuously to maritime users to assist in monitoring and reporting any\nsigns of the victims in the waters.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe remind everyone that emergency handling is the shared\nresponsibility of all elements of the nation. All citizens have a moral\nobligation to take initial action in emergency situations while waiting\nfor the arrival of relevant institutions such as the TNI, Polri,\nBabinsa, or local security apparatus,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Previously, the Banten Search and Rescue Office deployed a Dauphin\nAS325 N3+ helicopter unit, registration number HR-3604, to support the\nsearch for five journalists who lost contact in the Sunda Strait waters\narea.<\/p>\n
The helicopter departed from Atang Sendjaja Airbase (ATS) at 12:36\nWIB and was scheduled to arrive at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, at 12:52\nWIB. The flight route included JIExpo Kemayoran \u2013 Pantai Carita \u2013 BPBD\nBanten \u2013 Helipad\/JIExpo Kemayoran.<\/p>\n
The Head of the Banten Search and Rescue Office, Al Amrad, explained\nthat the aerial unit carried seven crew members on board. This step is\npart of the effort to strengthen the search through aerial support,\nparticularly for monitoring the SAR operation area around the Sunda\nStrait and Mount Anak Krakatau.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Search and Rescue Office, along with all elements of the Joint\nSAR, continues to optimise various facilities and search methods to find\nthe eight people still being searched for,\u201d he explained.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/aerial-search-for-five-journalists-yields-no-results-1789041482", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }