Deceased Ship Pilot Evacuated by SAR Team in Dumai Waters

The Pekanbaru Class A Search and Rescue Office, through the Dumai Search and Rescue Standby Unit (USS), conducted a SAR operation to medically evacuate a ship pilot reported to have died. The evacuation was carried out aboard MT Pancaran Agility in the Rupat Strait waters, Dumai City, Riau Province.

“A ship pilot, named Capt. Mulfian Munir, 73, an Indonesian citizen, was reported to have died aboard the ship and required evacuation to land,” said the Head of the Pekanbaru Class A Search and Rescue Office, Budi Cahyadi, at the Pekanbaru SAR Office on Tuesday (21 July).

He explained that, based on the information received, on 20 July 2026 the victim was reported to have collapsed while aboard MT Pancaran Agility. The ship’s crew immediately administered first aid for approximately 10 minutes.

“Subsequently, the medical team arrived on board to carry out an examination. After checks were conducted, the victim was declared dead,” he said.

In follow-up to the report, Budi said, on 21 July 2026 the USS Dumai Rescue Team, comprising 4 personnel together with 3 crew members of RB 218 Dumai, was dispatched to the rendezvous point in Dumai waters to carry out the evacuation process.

After the evacuation process was completed, the victim’s body was taken to the Dumai City Regional General Hospital (RSUD) for further handling in accordance with applicable procedures.

“The SAR operation was carried out prioritising coordination and the safety of all personnel involved, so that the evacuation process could proceed safely and smoothly,” he concluded.