Two Pertamina oil tankers trapped in Persian Gulf, Indonesia pursues diplomacy
Jakarta, Thekabarnews.com—The Indonesian government is trying to work things out diplomatically after two Pertamina oil tankers became stuck in the Persian Gulf. This is an area where tensions...
Jakarta, Thekabarnews.com—The Indonesian government is trying to work things out diplomatically after two Pertamina oil tankers became stuck in the Persian Gulf. This is an area where tensions between Iran and the US are rising.
Officials said the government is using diplomacy to ensure the ships carrying crude oil from the Middle East to Indonesia can pass safely.
The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry, Bahlil Lahadalia, said that the government is attempting to open maritime routes. This will allow the tankers to leave the waters where there is a lot of fighting.
“The administration is currently looking for diplomatic ways to make sure these ships may safely leave the Persian Gulf,” Bahlil stated.
The two ships are bringing crude oil from the Middle East. This is where Indonesia gets about 25 percent of its crude oil imports. Because of this large percentage, the government has had to come up with ways to protect the country’s energy sources.
Indonesia needs a lot of imported crude oil to meet its energy needs. Hence, safe shipping routes are crucial for the country’s energy security.
At the same time, the Acting Corporate Secretary of PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), Vega Pita, said that several Pertamina ships are now working in the Middle East.
She said that there are four ships in the area right now. These include MT Gamsunoro, which is now loading cargo at Khor al Zubair in Iraq. Additionally, Pertamina Pride finished loading and is now anchored at Ras Tanura in Saudi Arabia.
There are also two additional ships nearby. PIS Rinjani is anchored at Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates. Also, PIS Paragon is unloading cargo in Oman right now.
Vega did say, though, that two ships are still in the Persian Gulf area. NYK Ship Management operates Pertamina Pride. In addition, Synergy Ship Management operates Gamsunoro.
Authorities continue to closely monitor the situation. They also maintain open diplomatic channels to ensure the safe passage of Indonesian energy shipments in the area.
The situation shows that geopolitical tensions can weaken global energy supply systems. This is especially true in strategic shipping routes like the Persian Gulf.
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