Pertamina Chief Updates on Oil Tanker Status in Hormuz Strait

Jakarta — Pertamina’s Chief Executive Simon Aloysius Mantiri has commented on the latest condition of the company’s oil cargo vessels in the Persian Gulf region. Two of the four vessels have now resumed operations.

Simon stated that the two cargo vessels are Paragon and Rinjani. However, these vessels are destined for non-captive markets rather than serving Pertamina’s domestic operations.

“These are for the non-captive market, not for Pertamina. One is heading to Kenya and one to India,” Simon explained at a National Command Post Press Conference for the Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources Sector during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2026, held at the BPH Migas office on Friday 13 March 2026.

Meanwhile, two other Pertamina vessels remain within the gulf, particularly in the Hormuz Strait: Pertamina Pride and Gamsunuro. Simon stated that the company’s current focus is on crew safety.

Pertamina continues to coordinate with various parties including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and others.

“We are also encouraging the situation in that region to improve so that our cargo vessels can operate and pass through that location safely,” Simon emphasised.

As a precaution to meet domestic fuel demand, Pertamina is diversifying its crude sources. This aims to reduce dependence on Middle Eastern oil.

“We are also sourcing from Africa and the Americas and various other locations. With government support and assistance from various parties, we will continue to do our best to ensure energy services to the community can proceed smoothly and safely,” Simon concluded.