Banjarmasin, S Kalimantan (Antaranews Kalsel) - KM Satya Kencana IX, which was on fire on its journey from Surabaya Harbor to Banjarmasin, has been anchoring, thus the evacuation of passengers is easier.
The Public Relations of Trisakti Banjarmasin Port Master Wahyono here on Saturday said based on information from the beach station information system connected to KM Nikisae, now 250 passengers were being evacuated to Nikisae ship and tugboat.
In addition, KM Kumala, which is also at the scene, carried out sweeping, to ensure no victims were left behind.
"The ship has succeeded in anchoring, so that the ship will not be dragged by the current of waves. It stays in place," he said.
With lego anchor, the evacuation will be easier and the ship does not interfere with other shipping.
According to Wahono, from the results of coordination with shipping companies, PT Dharma Lautan Utama, which is the operator of the vessel, the number of ship passengers was around 250 people, including transport drivers who took part in the vessel.
"Ensuring the number of passengers, we will immediately see the manives," he said.
Whether the passengers have been completely evacuated, Wahono said, up to now it has not been ascertained, because no calculations have been made.
"When the fire incident, all parties who were at the scene tried to save all passengers, the important thing is that all passengers evacuated to other ships," he said.
It is estimated that the Nikisae passengers and Satya Kencana KM passengers will arrive at Trisakti Port in Banjarmasin on Saturday afternoon.
"We obtained all of the information from KM Nikisae through the beach station, so we have not yet look directly into the field," he said.
Regarding the latest condition whether the ship was completely burned, Wahono could not confirm, but at the scene there was no fire fighters team to help.
"If unmoving things, such as cars and others, it is difficult to save, unlike passengers," he said.
