Pertamina Pride Tanker Safely Passes Strait of Hormuz

PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has confirmed that the VLCC tanker Pertamina Pride has safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The success means both PIS vessels, which had been detained since March, can now resume their voyages and operate normally. “Following the success of the Gamsunoro, the Pertamina Pride has also exited the Arabian Gulf area and passed through the Strait of Hormuz last night,” said Acting Corporate Secretary Vega Pita on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. The Pertamina Pride began moving on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 at 13.00 Dubai time (16.00 WIB) and successfully transited the critical area and the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 at 00.15 WIB. This achievement demonstrates that the risk mitigation and operational monitoring carried out by PIS have been effective in maintaining shipping safety amid regional dynamics. “We express our appreciation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, and all parties for their support,” Vega said. As with the Gamsunoro, the timing and route for the Pertamina Pride to transit the Strait of Hormuz were determined through rigorous discussion and risk assessment, noting dozens of requirements that had to be met. These ranged from insurance, technical and operational aspects, and security, to crew readiness, before it was decided the vessel could begin moving from the Arabian Gulf. During the voyage, the ship was monitored 24 hours a day. The crew at sea continuously coordinated with the shore-based team on standby at the PIS crisis centre to ensure the safety of the voyage. Vega explained that all crew members of the Pertamina Pride are safe and sound. The tanker, with a capacity of 2 million barrels of crude oil, is continuing its journey to Cilacap to deliver and safeguard national energy security. The Pertamina Pride is expected to take 15 days to complete its journey and arrive in Indonesia on 23 July. PIS continues to intensively monitor security conditions on international shipping lanes and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure the safety of the crew, the security of the cargo, and the smooth distribution of national energy.