Pertamina Reveals Condition of Two Ships Trapped by Closure of Strait of Hormuz

PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has disclosed the condition of two crude oil tankers detained in the Arabian Gulf or Persian Gulf due to not yet receiving permission to enter the Strait of Hormuz from Iran. The two ships are Pride and Gamsunoro.

Acting Corporate Secretary of PIS, Vega Pita, stated that the crew and ship personnel are monitored to be safe so far. The ships are assured safe after the Iranian Government provided positive signals for the two Indonesian ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Vega, PIS is preparing the technical aspects to cross the strait closed by Iran amid the war against the United States (US), which is allied with Israel. PIS continues to coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) to prepare the technical crossing in the Strait of Hormuz.

“PIS together with Kemlu is discussing the technicalities so that the two ships, namely Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro, can cross the Strait of Hormuz safely,” said Vega in his statement on Sunday (29/3/2026), quoted from detikFinance. Vega also expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their full support in handling this situation.

“Since this issue emerged, PIS has conducted intensive coordination with Kemlu, which has actively established diplomatic communication with relevant authorities. To date, these diplomatic efforts continue to proceed,” stated Vega.

The company’s priority, according to Vega, remains the safety of all ship personnel as well as the security of the ships and their cargoes. PIS also requests prayers and support from all Indonesian people so that this process can be resolved well.

As is known, the Strait of Hormuz has been almost completely closed by Iran since the US and Israel attacks on the country on 28 February 2026. The closure has disrupted the global energy market and left hundreds of tankers and other ships, including Indonesian vessels, trapped in those strategic waters.