Pertamina Breaks Silence on Ships Detained in Strait of Hormuz
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has disclosed that two ships owned by the company, namely Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro, are still in the Arabian Gulf and have not yet been able to cross the Strait of Hormuz, following the still-dynamic situation in the region.
Acting Corporate Secretary of PIS, Vega Pita, stated that the company is continuously monitoring developments in the strategic shipping route closely.
“Both PIS ships, Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro, are currently still in the Arabian Gulf and have not been able to cross the Strait of Hormuz. PIS is closely monitoring the highly dynamic situation in the Strait of Hormuz,” Vega said in a written statement on Sunday (19/4/2026).
Furthermore, Vega said that the company is continuously engaging in intensive coordination with relevant parties, including ministries and authorised authorities, while preparing a safe passage plan for both ships.
She also emphasised that the safety of all crew members, the security of the ships, and their cargo are the company’s top priorities at this time. Therefore, she hopes that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will improve soon.
“We hope that conditions in the route will soon improve and become conducive so that the Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro ships can resume their voyage safely,” she said.
As is known, less than 24 hours after Iran’s announcement to fully open the Strait of Hormuz, the situation has reverted to the initial state. Quoted from The Guardian, Iran has stated that control over the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its ‘previous condition’ due to the US blockade.
Iran said that this latest decision was taken because of the ongoing dispute with the US regarding the naval blockade of Iranian ports.
In a statement carried by Iranian media, Iran’s military operational command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, described the ongoing US blockade as “piracy”.
“For this reason, control over the Strait of Hormuz has returned to the previous condition, and this strategic waterway is under the management and strict control of the armed forces,” it stated, quoted from The Guardian.
“Until the US fully restores freedom of navigation for ships from Iranian origin to destination, and from destination back to Iran, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain under strict control and in the previous condition,” it added.
This latest announcement adds to the confusion regarding the status of the main waterway that carries one-fifth of the world’s oil supply before the war.
Just last Friday (17/4), Iran and Donald Trump announced that the strait had been reopened for shipping, but the US president said the US blockade “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches an agreement with Washington, including on its nuclear programme.