Four PT Pertamina International Shipping Oil Tankers Operating in Middle Eastern Waters Amid Regional Escalation
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) continues to conduct intensive monitoring of its entire fleet and workforce safety in the Middle East region, following the escalation of conflicts in the area.
Energy distribution operations remain ongoing with heightened vigilance to secure assets and protect the lives of crew members on duty.
PIS Acting Corporate Secretary Vega Pita explained that the company currently prioritises the safety of vessel crew and workers as its primary concern. The company maintains active communication with all relevant parties to monitor security situations in real-time in the field.
“The condition of PIS Middle East workers and their families is assured to be safe, and the company continues to monitor the situation in Dubai. Our workers are also following the guidance of the Indonesian Embassy there to heighten vigilance, report their status, and contact the KBRI or KJRI hotline should any emergency situation arise,” Vega stated in an official statement on Monday, 2 March 2026.
Based on company monitoring data, several PIS tanker vessels are currently operating in Middle Eastern waters.
The Gamsunoro is observed to be in the process of loading at Khor al Zubair, Iraq, whilst the Pertamina Pride has completed its loading process and is now anchored at Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the PIS Rinjani is known to be anchored at Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, and the PIS Paragon is undergoing discharge operations in Oman.
“PIS continues to ensure monitoring of the security condition of these four vessels,” she said.
She explained that PIS maintains coordination with ship management operators and local maritime authorities to ensure the safety of shipping routes.
The company also provides special attention to vessels still within the gulf area, namely Pertamina Pride with ship management from NYK, and Gamsunoro currently managed by Synergy Ship Management, to enable them to manoeuvre safely amid the dynamic situation.
“Both are also continuously monitored in real-time to ensure security conditions,” she noted.
“Whilst continuously following developments 24/7, we aim for both vessels to exit the gulf area soon. Currently, our fleet team is maintaining intense communication with management operators for coordination and to ensure crew and vessel safety,” Vega added.
Beyond monitoring the maritime fleet, PIS also ensures security for 30 workers and their families at its PIS Middle East branch office in Dubai. The company is committed to continuing to comply with directives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Indonesian diplomatic representatives in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to mitigate risks that may arise from the conflict.