KBRI UAE Awaits Investigation Results into Cause of Musaffah 2 Ship Explosion in Strait of Hormuz
Jakarta — The Indonesian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates is awaiting investigation results from local authorities regarding the cause of the explosion aboard the Musaffah 2 vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, waters between the United Arab Emirates and Oman, in the early hours of Friday, 6 March 2026.
Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the UAE, Yudha Nugraha, stated that his office does not wish to speculate. He only understands that the vessel exploded and subsequently caught fire.
“We have already conducted communication with the ship owner. However, regarding the cause of the explosion, we are waiting for the investigation results from local authorities,” said Yudha, as cited by Kompas TV on Monday, 9 March 2026.
This is because Yudha noted that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is extremely dangerous. When asked whether the explosion of the Musaffah 2 was related to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, Yudha stated that it would be premature to make such an assumption.
“The incident occurred at night, at 02:00 in the early morning, so even eyewitnesses cannot determine what caused the explosion. We are awaiting the investigation results,” he explained.
However, Yudha stated that all possibilities could occur, including as a result of the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel.
Yudha conveyed that the embassy has issued a precautionary alert to Indonesian nationals in the UAE since heightened security escalation in the Gulf region. “Of course we hope that they can increase their vigilance and then take early protective measures,” he explained.
The embassy has also requested Indonesian nationals to immediately contact the Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Indonesian Consulate General in Dubai in case of emergency situations.
Additionally, he reiterated the importance of registration for Indonesian nationals residing in the UAE. Based on data from local authorities, there are approximately 81,000 Indonesian nationals living in the UAE.