Indonesia Strengthens Coordination for Indonesian Ship in the Strait of Hormuz

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The government, along with relevant parties, continues to strengthen coordination to support the safe passage of Indonesian ships in the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Dwi Anggia, stated that the Ministry of ESDM continues to coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant parties to ensure the smooth passage of Indonesian ships through the Strait of Hormuz, while also maintaining the security of the national energy supply.

"The Ministry of ESDM continues to communicate and coordinate intensively with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure the safe and smooth passage of Indonesian ships through the Strait of Hormuz. In this process, not only the cargo, but also the safety of the ship's crew is the government's top priority," Anggia said in Jakarta on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Previously, the Spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela, stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, had been coordinating intensively with all relevant parties in Iran from the outset to ensure the safety of the Indonesian ship and crew. "As the situation develops, there has been a positive response from the Iranian side. This is currently being followed up by the relevant parties on technical and operational aspects," Nabyl said.

Pertamina also expressed its appreciation for the Indonesian Government's full support in handling this situation. Currently, Pertamina, through Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), is preparing the technical and administrative aspects so that the two ships, the Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro, can safely transit the Strait of Hormuz. "Our priority remains the safety of all crew members, as well as the security of the ship and its cargo. We ask for prayers and support from all Indonesians so that this process can proceed smoothly," said Pertamina's Vice President of Corporate Communications, Muhammad Baron.

To maintain domestic fuel supply security, Anggia stated that the government is also diversifying energy sources by opening up crude oil and fuel supply options from regions other than the Middle East. This step aligns with President Prabowo Subianto's directive to the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, to expand oil import sources from various countries to maintain domestic supply continuity.

For information, throughout 2025, Pertamina imported 135.33 million barrels of crude oil, with approximately 19 percent, or 25.36 million barrels, coming from Saudi Arabia. The remainder of Indonesia's crude oil supply comes from various sources, including Africa, Latin America, the United States, Malaysia, and several other countries. Furthermore, Indonesia also has long-term partnerships with Singapore and Malaysia for the supply of fuel products.