Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia \u2014 PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) is moving\nquickly to strengthen its response after the KMP Batumandi sank in\nwaters near Merak Port on Wednesday (21 October 2026) evening. In\ncoordination with relevant parties, ASDP is stepping up measures to\nsecure the site, address the impact of the incident and prepare for work\non the vessel, ensuring that all processes are coordinated with the\nsafety and smooth flow of shipping as priorities.<\/p>\n
ASDP President Director Heru Widodo said the company was swiftly\ncoordinating the response to the KMP Batumandi with the relevant\nauthorities and other parties. The effort is intended to ensure that\neach stage of the response can be prepared promptly and in a measured\nmanner, while prioritising navigational safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince the incident occurred, we have continued to coordinate with\nall relevant parties to accelerate the response to the KMP Batumandi.\nOur focus is to ensure that the site is secured, the impact of the\nincident is addressed and preparations for work on the vessel are\ncoordinated and carried out in accordance with procedure. We are\nensuring that every step prioritises navigational safety and security,\u201d\nHeru said.<\/p>\n
As part of efforts to secure the site, the relevant team installed\nmarker buoys near the sunken vessel on Wednesday afternoon. The measure\nis intended to help identify the vessel\u2019s location and minimise\npotential risks to nearby shipping activity.<\/p>\n
Oil booms have also been deployed as part of the response. The\nequipment is intended to help contain the spread of oil on the water\u2019s\nsurface.<\/p>\n
ASDP is preparing the next stages of the vessel\u2019s recovery through a\nsalvage operation. The salvage team is scheduled to arrive in Merak at\naround 10am Western Indonesia Time on Thursday (22 October) to support\ntechnical preparations. The KMP Batumandi will be righted before being\nmoved to a shipyard. The operation will take into account the vessel\u2019s\ncondition, the characteristics of the waters and safety and security\nconsiderations in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n
Heru stressed that each stage of the response requires careful\nplanning and close coordination with all relevant parties.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe understand the importance of a measured response in this\nsituation. ASDP is therefore continuing to coordinate with the relevant\nauthorities and other parties to prepare for the operation and the\nvessel\u2019s transfer to a shipyard. We are committed to ensuring that every\nstage is carried out responsibly, with safety and security as the\nprimary considerations,\u201d Heru added.<\/p>\n
ASDP will continue to monitor developments in the response to the KMP\nBatumandi and strengthen coordination with all stakeholders. The company\nsaid this was part of its commitment to ensuring an effective\npost-incident response while supporting the safety and smooth operation\nof port ferry services.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/asdp-owned-kmp-batumandi-sinks-after-being-gutted-by-fire-1792644734", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }