Government strengthens coordination for Indonesian ships to cross Strait of Hormuz

The government, along with relevant parties, continues to strengthen coordination to support the passage of Indonesian ships in the Persian Gulf region so that they can cross the Strait of Hormuz safely.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Dwi Anggia stated that the Ministry of ESDM is continuously coordinating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant parties to support the smooth process, while also safeguarding national energy supply resilience.

“The Ministry of ESDM continues to communicate and coordinate intensively with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure that the passage of Indonesian ships through the Strait of Hormuz proceeds safely and smoothly. In this process, it is not only about the cargo, but the safety of the crew is the government’s top priority,” said Anggia in his statement in Jakarta on Sunday.

Previously, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vahd Nabyl A Mulachela stated that his side, together with the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, has been coordinating intensively with all relevant parties in Iran since the beginning to ensure the safety of the Indonesian ship and crew.

“In its development, there has been a positive response from the Iranian side. Currently, this is being followed up by relevant parties on technical and operational aspects,” said Nabyl.

PT Pertamina (Persero) also expressed appreciation for the full support from the Indonesian Government in handling this situation.

Currently, PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) is preparing technical and administrative aspects so that the two ships, namely Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro, can cross the Strait of Hormuz safely.

“Our priority remains on the safety of all crew members, as well as the security of the ships and their cargo. We ask for prayers and support from all Indonesians so that this process can go well,” said Pertamina’s Vice President of Corporate Communication, Muhammad Baron.

To maintain domestic fuel supply resilience, Anggia said the government is also diversifying energy sources by opening options for crude oil and fuel supplies from regions other than the Middle East.

This step aligns with the directives of President Prabowo Subianto to the Minister of ESDM Bahlil Lahadalia to expand oil import sources from various countries to ensure the continuity of domestic supplies.

Throughout 2025, Pertamina imported 135.33 million barrels of crude oil, with about 19 percent or 25.36 million barrels coming from Saudi Arabia.

The rest of Indonesia’s crude oil supplies come from various sources, including Africa, Latin America, the United States, Malaysia, and several other countries.

In addition, Indonesia also has long-term cooperation with Singapore and Malaysia for fuel product supplies.