Pertamina Ship Detained in Strait of Hormuz, Country Urged to Negotiate for Energy Smoothness

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - A member of Commission I of the House of Representatives from the NasDem faction, Amelia Anggraini, is urging the government to maximise communication efforts so that the Pertamina-owned vessel can exit the Strait of Hormuz.

Amelia stressed that the government must guarantee the safety of the crew and the smooth distribution of energy.

“I urge the government to maximise bilateral and multilateral communication channels, including cooperation with relevant countries and international organisations, to ensure the safety of the crew and the smooth distribution of energy,” said Amelia to Kompas.com on Monday (30/3/2026).

Amelia stated that the protection of assets and Indonesian citizens (WNI) in high-risk areas must be the top priority in every foreign policy step.

“In such a situation in that region, it has serious implications for national energy stability, thus requiring a swift, measured response based on national interests,” she added.

Amelia also reminded that public perception in Indonesia must be reassured that the government is capable of safeguarding and securing domestic energy supplies.

Amelia further emphasised the importance of coordination across ministries and related institutions regarding the still-detained Pertamina vessel.

“So that the response taken is not only reactive but also able to anticipate potential escalations in the future,” she added.

Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid its conflict with the United States and Israel has triggered a global energy crisis described as one of the worst in decades.

This is because around 20 per cent of the world’s oil and gas supplies pass through this strategic route.

Now, the Strait of Hormuz is not only a trade route but also a geopolitical bargaining tool for Tehran amid the conflict.

The impact has seen nearly 2,000 ships reported as detained in the narrow waters bordered by Iran to the north and Oman and the United Arab Emirates to the south.

Amid this situation, Iran’s parliament is preparing a draft law to impose toll fees on ships passing through.

Iran is even demanding international recognition of its right to manage the Strait of Hormuz as one of the conditions to end the conflict.

“Now, because war has costs, of course we must collect transit fees from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz,” he said.