The cargo vessel MV. Suryani Ladjoni suffered a leakage and began listing in the northern waters of Madura Island, Indonesia, on January 18.
According to Indonesian Authorities, the incident prompted a swift rescue operation that ensured the safety of all 18 crew members on board. The vessel began taking on water at approximately 06:00 LT. The incident began when KM. Palung Mas received information from KM. Tanto Luas via VHF Ch. 16 that KM. Suryani Ladjoni was taking on water.
The captain of KM. Suryani Ladjoni called KM. Palung Mas for assistance, reporting leakage in the keel, port side, and starboard side, with the ship listing 25° to port. The duty officer reported to the captain and took command to proceed to the coordinates provided by the captain of KM. Suryani Ladjoni.
- Palung Mas anchored 2.5 cables away from Suryani Ladjoni but, due to unfavorable weather conditions hindering the rescue process, raised anchor and coordinated with the captain of KM. Suryani Ladjoni to have the crew disembark using liferafts. The decision was made to have the crew of MV. Suryani Ladjoni disembarks into liferafts for safety.
By 08:45 LT, all crew members, including the captain, had safely boarded the liferafts and were transferred to KM. Palung Mas, which then transported the survivors to Teluk Lamong Port. The rescue effort concluded without any casualties, with the survivors arriving safely at the port at approximately 18:00 WIB.
Preliminary reports confirmed no casualties, but investigations are ongoing to assess the extent of marine pollution and material losses caused by the incident.
The crew of MV. Suryani Ladjoni has been handed over to the vessel’s company for further assistance, while authorities continue to monitor the situation and evaluate preventive measures to avoid similar incidents.