Two PIS Ships Have Exited Conflict Zone, Company Affirms Crew Safety
PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has confirmed that two of its four vessels have successfully left the Middle East region. The company emphasises that crew safety and cargo security remain the top priorities.
The Acting Corporate Secretary of PIS, Vega Pita, stated when contacted in Jakarta on Thursday (12 March) that the ships that have left the region are PIS Paragon and PIS Rinjani.
He added that these two vessels are currently distributing energy for third-party partners (non-Pertamina).
“As of 10 March 2026, both vessels have exited the Middle East area, specifically from the Oman Gulf, without passing through the Strait of Hormuz,” said Vega.
Vega affirmed that safety remains a priority in every shipping operation of the company, particularly for the crews in the field.
“Our primary priority is to ensure all crews and cargo remain in safe and protected condition,” said Vega.
Nevertheless, as of 12 March 2026, two PIS tanker vessels remain in the Arabian Gulf, namely the VLCC Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro. Both vessels have not yet been able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but are confirmed to remain in safe condition.
“Until this statement was made, there are still two PT Pertamina International Shipping tanker vessels in the Arabian Gulf, namely the VLCC Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro which have not yet been able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Both vessels and their crews are in safe condition,” explained Vega.
He added that of the two vessels, only the VLCC Pertamina Pride is operated for meeting domestic energy needs, whilst Gamsunoro serves energy distribution for third parties.
“Both are under intensive monitoring and ongoing coordination to ensure the vessels can soon continue their journey safely,” he said.
Vega assured that this situation does not disrupt domestic energy supply. Currently, the Pertamina Group operates hundreds of vessels to support domestic energy distribution.
“Pertamina Group currently operates 345 vessels to support domestic energy needs. Therefore, this situation is certain not to disrupt energy supply needs within the country,” said Vega.