Tag: Indonesia

In its weekly piracy report for 21-27 August, ReCAAP ISC informed of four incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia, two of which occurred in Indonesia's Samarinda anchorage and two at Chittagong outer anchorage, Bangladesh.

On 31st August 2015, the Indonesian Supreme Court released a decision that a contract not drafted in the Indonesian language is null and void. Although this decision was issued two years ago, the issues remain relevant for those entering into contracts such as LNG Terminals’ Conditions of Use, charterparties or contracts of carriage with Indonesian entities.

In its weekly piracy report, ReCAAP ISC informed of two armed robberies against ships in Asia: Both incidents involved ships at anchor, in the Philippines and in Indonesia. Included are two more armed robberies against ships occurred in Africa: at Lagos in Nigeria and in Georgetown, Guyana.

At least 34 people have been confirmed dead after the ferry 'KM Lestari Maju' sank off the coast off Bulukumba, South Indonesia, on Tuesday, early afternoon. The ship, carrying 139 people onboard, was heading to Selayar island, but sank about 300 meters from shore due to inclement weather at 2:30 pm.

A hydrographic survey located the ferry 'Sinar Bangun', which sank at Lake Toba, in Sumatra, on June 18. The ferry was located almost 1,500 underwater. An unmanned submersible is needed to confirm the vessel's identity, as at that depth it is impossible for any diver to carry out a recovery mission.

Piracy and armed robbery activity remains a significant threat to ship and crew safety in West African waters. The latest incidents, reported to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) 24-hour worldwide Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) in the last three months, are cited below. 

Dozens of people are missing and one has already been confirmed dead, after a ferry with about 80 people onboard sank Monday, while underway in Lake Toba, in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province, according to data provided by the national disaster agency. An estimated 18 people were rescued. 

In its weekly report for 5-11 June 2018, ReCAAP ISC informed of two incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia. Notable is that both incidents were reported in Indonesian anchorages, off East Kalimantan and South Kalimantan. Over the last months, ReCAAP ISC has been reporting similar incidents in Indonesia.

In its latest weekly piracy report, ReCAAP ISC informed of four actual and two attempted incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia, during 29 May - 4 June. Most incidents were attacks against anchored ships. Out of the six incidents, four were reported to Indonesia and two in Chittagong.

Indonesia and India announced that they will cooperate on defence and maritime, as they are planning to develop a strategic Indonesian naval port in the Indian Ocean. This cooperation was sealed after the leaders of the two countries met in Jakarta. Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed about developing infrastructure and an economic zone.