Pertamina Confirms Oil Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Safe Amid Escalating Conflict
PT Pertamina (Persero) has assured that the company’s vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz are in a safe condition amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region. The company continues to monitor the situation while prioritising the safety of the crew.
Muhammad Baron, Vice President Corporate Communications at Pertamina, said that there are currently two Pertamina ships in the Strait of Hormuz area. Overall, four Pertamina ships are operating overseas, while two other ships are using alternative sailing routes.
‘Sampai dengan saat ini kondisi masih aman. Kami berkoordinasi dan berterima kasih kepada seluruh stakeholder, baik dari Kementerian Luar Negeri maupun pihak-pihak terkait yang membantu mengamankan aset kami dan para awak kapal yang berada di sana,’ Baron said in Jakarta, quoted on Thursday (5/3/2026).
Pertamina continues to monitor developments in the area. The company places crew safety as the top priority before considering other operational aspects.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz rose after Iran decided to close the strategic shipping route following conflicts with the United States and Israel. The closure has raised concerns about global energy supply chains as commercial vessels cannot pass through these waters.
Earlier, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the government is pursuing diplomatic avenues regarding the two Pertamina ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The government is working to ensure the vessels can exit the area safely.
“First, it concerns the two ships from the Strait of Hormuz that are now returning. It has also been discussed by Pertamina; we are pursuing diplomacy to find a better way for them to be withdrawn,” Bahlil said at a press conference at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
The statement came after Bahlil chaired a meeting of the National Energy Council (DEN) on the instruction of President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, Tuesday (3 March 2026). The meeting discussed the impact of global dynamics on national energy stability.