Pertamina Seeks Release of Two Ships Still Detained in the Persian Gulf
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Corporate Secretary of PT Pertamina (Persero), Arya Dwi Paramita, stated that the company is still working to secure the release of two tankers detained in the Persian Gulf due to the war between the United States (US) and Iran, which has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
“The situation remains the same. We are continuously coordinating and consulting with relevant stakeholders, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” Arya said when met on the sidelines of the Sustainability Champions event held in Jakarta on Thursday.
He expressed gratitude to Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran (KBRI Tehran), and other parties involved in efforts to free the two Pertamina tankers, namely Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro.
Currently, Arya added, Pertamina is closely monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz, which is highly dynamic.
“Once again, thank you for the assistance provided by all parties in this matter,” Arya stated.
On that occasion, Pertamina’s Vice President of Corporate Communication, Muhammad Baron, said the company continues to communicate with the crew on board to ensure the safety of the ship’s personnel.
In addition to communicating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Baron noted that Pertamina, through Pertamina International Shipping, is in contact with relevant parties such as insurers and others.
“Thus, if the atmosphere or situation allows, we hope the ships can soon pass through the Strait of Hormuz,” Baron said.
Two Pertamina tankers have been reported detained in waters near the Strait of Hormuz since early March 2026 due to the closure of that route.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) confirmed that the Iranian government has responded positively to Indonesia’s request for the ships to pass safely.
Follow-up actions have been carried out by relevant parties, particularly Indonesia’s representatives in Tehran, in technical and operational aspects, but it is not yet certain when the tankers can exit the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the Vessel Finder ship tracking website as of Saturday afternoon, the two tankers operating for Pertamina are still in the Persian Gulf region.
The Pertamina Pride was detected off the coast of Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, while the Gamsunoro was recorded off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Iran’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Mohammad Boroujerdi, stated that the ships detained in the Strait of Hormuz still need to go through negotiation stages with Iranian authorities, given that tensions in the region have not subsided.