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Wreck of tanker to be removed
Indonesia was stepping up efforts to remove the wreck of the 'Silver Sincere', with the government aiming to turn the operation into a national model for handling foreign vessels that sink in Indonesian waters. The Coordinating Ministry for Political and Security Affairs held a cross-agency coordination meeting on July 14, 2026, to accelerate the response to the tanker, which sank off Bintan Regency in the Riau Islands on Jan. 12, 2025, while carrying about 1,000 tons of waste oil. The case marked the first comprehensive, government-wide effort to establish standardized procedures for responding to foreign shipwrecks within Indonesia's jurisdiction. The top priority was to immediately stop and prevent the negative impacts caused by the sinking of the vessel. The government hoped that the coordinated approach woukd create a clear and measurable framework for future incidents, while minimising economic losses from marine pollution, damage to underwater ecosystems and infrastructure, and disruptions to shipping routes. The wreck was located in March 2025 after an extensive search and was found to have drifted about 13 nautical miles from its original sinking site. Tge authorities warned that the displaced wreck posed risks to maritime navigation, underwater infrastructure, and the marine environment. An analysis, using Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery; indicated a strong likelihood of waste oil contamination, seabed damage caused by the movement of the wreck, disruption to coastal ecosystems and fishing grounds, and potential threats to the livelihoods of fishing communities in the Riau Islands. The findings underscored the need to expedite the removal of the vessel to prevent further environmental damage and reduce potential economic losses. All recovery efforts must comply with Indonesian laws and regulations while safeguarding national interests. The coordination meeting brought together representatives from the ministries of foreign affairs, defense, transportation, marine affairs and fisheries, and environment, along with the Attorney General's Office, the Indonesian National Armed Forces, the National Police, the Navy, the National Transportation Safety Committee, the Maritime Security Agency, and environmental experts. The government expected the handling of the 'Silver Sincere' to improve navigation safety and environmental protection while serving as a benchmark for resolving similar cases involving foreign vessels in Indonesia's waters.
Tanker sank off Pedra Branca - crew rescued
On Jan 12, 2025, the 'Silver Sincere', en route from Port Klang to EOPL, sank in Singaporean waters off Pedra Branca in pos. 01° 17.892' N 104° 22.841' E, carrying 113 tons of waste oil and with eight crew members seven Indonesian nationals and one from Myanmar on board. At 3:18 p.m. LT the ship suffered reported a blackout and a leak in the port-side ballast tank, causing a port side list of 15° amid three meter high waves. The patrol boats KN 'Rantos' and KN 'Sarotama' were mobilized. At 3.30 a.m. the list had increased to 25°, and at 3.36 p.m. the crew reported that the ship might sink within 30 minutes. A Mayday call was broadcast, and the VTS Batam requested the cargo m/v 'Intan Daya 368' (IMO: 9694713), to assist in the SAR operation. At 4:41 p.m. the crew of the 'Intan Daya 368' reported that the tanker was listing severely, and a lifecraft was spotted at the stern. At 5.01 p.m. the last AIS position of the 'Silver Sincere' was recorded at 01° 17.892' N 104° 22.841' E. At 5:06 p.m. the 'Intan Daya 368' reported that the tanker had sunk, with 20 % of the ship above water and 80% being submerged. All crew members were in lifecrafts and recovered by the freighter crew. An oil pollution was indicated. At 5:46 p.m. the 'Rantos' returned to Batu Ampar due to adverse weather conditions. The 'Sarotama' took over the evacuation At 5:52 p.m. the 'Intan Daya 368' reported that two evacuation attempts had failed due to rough seas with strong northern winds. At 6:18 p.m. the ship confirmed the successful rescue of the crew from two lifecrafts. All castaways were safe and would be picked up by the 'Sarotama'. In addition to the mentioned vessels, the Singapore Navy and the Singapore Police Coast Guard joined the response. The tanker crew was disembarked at Batu Ampar in good health. The MPA deployed tugs and oil spill response teams to tend to the sunken vessel. A navigational advisory has also been posted for vessels to avoid the incident site. Report with photos: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24605/kapal-tanker-mt-silver-sincere-tenggelam-di-perairan-tanjung-berakit-seluruh-kru-selamat-motor-tanker-mt-silver-sincere-sinks-in-tanjung-berakit-waters-all-crew-rescued
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