Two Pertamina Vessels Remain Detained in the Arabian Gulf; Bahlil States Negotiations Nearly Complete
Jakarta – Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated on Tuesday 10 March 2026 that negotiations to free two Pertamina cargo ships trapped in the Arabian Gulf would be concluded shortly.
“There are two vessels, two cargoes. These remain under negotiation, God willing we shall finish very soon. Very soon. Please pray for us,” Bahlil said when met at the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry office in Jakarta.
On Monday 2 March 2026, Pertamina International Shipping reported four vessels in the Middle East region: the Gamsunoro, currently loading at Khor Al Zubair in Iraq; the Pertamina Pride, which has completed loading and is now anchored at Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia; the PIS Rinjani, currently anchored at Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates; and the PIS Paragon, discharging in Oman.
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed it continues dialogue with Iranian authorities to ensure the safety of two Pertamina tankers detained in the Strait of Hormuz due to tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel.
On Tuesday 10 March, Pertamina International Shipping reported that of the four vessels operated by PT Pertamina International Shipping in the Middle East, two have moved away from the conflict area: the PIS Rinjani and PIS Paragon.
Currently, two vessels remain operating in the Middle East region: the VLCC Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro in the Arabian Gulf. These ships are awaiting safe conditions to depart through the Strait of Hormuz, and both are reported to be in safe condition.
The Gamsunoro carries third-party customer cargo, whilst the VLCC Pertamina Pride is on a mission to transport crude oil supplies to meet domestic energy requirements.
“In addition to these vessels, the energy supply and distribution chain remains solid, both in international waters and Indonesian waters, supported by at least 345 vessels under the management of other Pertamina Group entities,” said Pertamina International Shipping Acting Corporate Secretary Vega Pita.