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View all search resultsFerry accident in Bali strait sparks calls to improve Indonesia’s maritime safety
Irine Yusiana Roba Putri, a member of the House of Representatives Commission V overseeing transportation and infrastructure, said the recent accident highlights systemic issues in Indonesia’s maritime safety.
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Still searching: Rescuers (right) and marine police officers search on Saturday for missing victims of a ferry accident in the waters off the Bali Strait near Jembrana, on Bali island. Hundreds of Indonesian rescuers widened their search for dozens of missing people on Friday, after a ferry sank in rough seas on the way to Bali. (AFP/Sonny Tumbelaka)
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he sinking of the Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry in the Bali Strait last week, which left at least eight dead and dozens missing, has sparked public demands for stricter maritime safety regulations across the country.
Irine Yusiana Roba Putri, a member of the House of Representatives Commission V overseeing transportation and infrastructure, said the recent accident highlights systemic issues in Indonesia’s maritime safety.
“There is something seriously wrong with our system, whether it's technical failures, overloading, poor weather response protocols or weak supervision. In just the past 11 days, three ship accidents have occurred in the Bali Strait,” she said on Monday, as reported by Kompas.com.
On June 22, the Gerbang Samudra 2 ferry ran aground in the waters off Gilimanuk, Bali. The following day, a similar incident occurred involving the Agung Samudra 9 ferry. No casualties were reported in either case.
Irine has urged the Transportation Ministry to conduct a thorough audit of all ferries operating in the Bali Strait, including inspections of their safety standard protocols and crew training.
She also emphasized the need for stricter monitoring to ensure that ship operators are complying with regulations in the field in order to safeguard passengers.
“Every ship sailing through the Bali Strait carries dozens of lives. The government must not wait for a tragedy to occur before taking action. Emergency response after an accident is not enough,” said the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) politician.
