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Indonesia has a new and interesting story in its naval history. The Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi has arrived in Indonesia and will now become part of the Indonesian Navy. The ship will also have a new name and sail under the Indonesian flag. For me, this is interesting because Indonesia has never operated an aircraft carrier like this before.

The Garibaldi is also a very large ship and has a long history with the Italian Navy. In this article, I would like to share what I know about the Garibaldi. I will talk about why Italy transferred the ship to Indonesia, its arrival and first docking at Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, its new name, the possible cost, and how Indonesia may use the ship in the future.

Enjoy ya.

The Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier arrived in Indonesia and was welcomed by a jet ski team as it entered Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta on Friday (September 18, 2026).The Italian aircraft carrier traveled from Italy to Indonesia for three weeks. Photo source: Kompas.com reporter on location.

Why Did Italy Give the Garibaldi to Indonesia?

One question that many people may ask is why Italy transferred the Garibaldi aircraft carrier to Indonesia. The ITS Giueseppe Garibaldi is an old aircraft carrier that served the Italian Navy for many years. Italy now has newer ships and newer technology, so the Garibaldi has reached the later part of its service life. For Italy, transferring an older ship can also reduce the cost and work needed to keep the ship in service. For Indonesia, however, this is something new and interesting.

The Garibaldi can give the Indonesian Navy a chance to learn more about operating a large aircraft carrier. Indonesian Navy personnel can learn about ship operations, training, maintenance, logistics, and naval aviation.

I think this is also an opportunity for Indonesia to get more experience with a large naval ship. Of course, operating an aircraft carrier is not a simple matter. Indonesia will need trained personnel, proper facilities, maintenance, and other support. The transfer can also bring Indonesia and Italy closer in naval cooperation. So, for Indonesia, the Garibaldi is not only about receiving a large ship. It also brings a new experience and a new responsibility.

The First Time Docking at Tanjung Priok
Another interesting part is the arrival of the Garibaldi at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta. Tanjung Priok is one of the important ports in Indonesia. So, the arrival of a large aircraft carrier there is certainly something interesting to see.

For many Indonesians, seeing an aircraft carrier in an Indonesian port may be a new experience. The Garibaldi is much bigger and looks very different from the smaller warships that we normally see. After many years of serving the Italian Navy, the ship is now starting a new journey with Indonesia. I think this makes the arrival quite special.

The arrival at Tanjung Priok is also useful for Indonesian Navy personnel. They can become more familiar with the ship, check its facilities, and prepare everything needed to operate and maintain it. For ordinary Indonesians, the arrival is simply an interesting moment in Indonesian naval history. It is not every day that we can see an aircraft carrier arriving at an Indonesian port.

Two different angles of the Giuseppe Garibaldi, which has now become

KRI Sriwijaya-100, arriving in Indonesia.

Photo source: Kompas.com reporter on location.

The New Official Name: KRI Sriwijaya-100

The former Italian Garibaldi will also receive a new Indonesian identity. The ship will officially become KRI Sriwijaya. Giving an Indonesian name to the ship is an important step because it shows that the vessel is now part of Indonesia's naval force.

The name Sriwijaya is also interesting because Sriwijaya was a famous maritime kingdom in the history of Southeast Asia. The official inauguration of the name will therefore be an important ceremony for Indonesia. The ship will no longer be known simply as the Italian Garibaldi. It will now sail under the Indonesian flag and carry the name KRI Sriwijaya.

'As far as I am concerned, Indonesia does not have any VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) fighter jets, such as the Sea Harrier, or any VTOL fifth-generation fighter So, maybe KRI Sriwijaya is only designed to accommodate helicopters.The runway used for fighter jets taking off from an aircraft carrier will not be used.There is another country in Southeast Asia with an aircraft carrier: Thailand , HTMS Chakri Naruebet: Thailand operates an aircraft carrier/light carrier, while Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam: They do not operate conventional aircraft carriers.'

For me, this is one of the most interesting parts of the whole story. A ship that spent many years serving another country is now starting a new chapter in Indonesia. It will be interesting to see how KRI Sriwijaya will be used and what role it will have in the future of the Indonesian Navy.

Expensive Maintenance and Uses Beyond Combat

Having an aircraft carrier is certainly impressive. But Indonesia also needs to think about the cost of operating and maintaining such a large ship.An aircraft carrier needs fuel, spare parts, regular maintenance, trained personnel, technical support, and suitable port facilities.

All of these things can cost a lot of money. The age of the ship is also something to consider. An older ship may need more maintenance and some parts may need to be replaced. So, Indonesia needs to think about the long-term cost of operating KRI Sriwijaya.

The program financing was approved at around US$450 million. The exchange rate mentioned was 1 US dollar = IDR 17,919.00 as of September 24 at 06:31 UTC.

But I think the aircraft carrier may have uses beyond combat. Indonesia is a large archipelagic country with thousands of islands. Indonesia also often faces natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and landslides.

In some disaster situations, sending help to certain areas can be difficult. A large ship could possibly be used to help with disaster relief, evacuation, medical assistance, and transportation of food and other supplies.So, KRI Sriwijaya may have a role beyond military operations. It could also be useful for helping people during natural disasters and other emergencies.

A New Chapter for Indonesia
The arrival of the former Garibaldi and its new identity as KRI Sriwijaya is certainly interesting for Indonesia.It brings a new type of naval capability, but it also brings new responsibilities. Indonesia will need to prepare its personnel, facilities, budget, and maintenance system to operate such a large ship.

For me, the most interesting question is not only how big the aircraft carrier is or how impressive it looks when it arrives at Tanjung Priok.I am more interested in how Indonesia will use it in the future. Can KRI Sriwijaya also be useful for disaster relief and humanitarian missions?

We will have to wait and see.

For now, the arrival of KRI Sriwijaya is a new chapter in Indonesia's maritime history. I hope this large ship can be useful for Indonesia and, when needed, also help Indonesian people during disasters and other emergencies.

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Tag : Indonesia - Asep Haryono | TAMPOMAS II. Indonesia’s Own “Titanic” Tragedy - Powered by Blogger

KMP Tampomas II was a passenger ship owned by Pelni (Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia), which is remembered for the tragic disaster known as the Tampomas Tragedy of 1981. The vessel caught fire and sank near the Masalembo Islands, located at 114°25′60″E — 5°30′0″S in the Java Sea (administratively part of East Java Province). “KMP” stands for Kapal Motor Penumpang (Motor Passenger Ship).

Under the command of Captain Abdul Rivai, the ship was en route from Jakarta to Sulawesi when it sank on January 27, 1981, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of passengers.

Tampomas II departed from Tanjung Priok Port on Saturday, January 24, 1981, at 7:00 PM local time, heading for Ujungpandang (now Makassar). The journey was expected to take around two days and two nights, with arrival estimated on Monday, January 26 at 10:00 AM. According to a ship guide, one of the engines had already experienced problems before departure.

The vessel carried dozens of motor vehicles, including a SAKAI milling machine and Vespa scooters, all loaded in the car deck. The ship's manifest recorded 191 cars and 200 motorcycles onboard. It was carrying 1,055 registered passengers and 82 crew members, but the total number onboard is estimated to be 1,442, including unregistered passengers (stowaways).

On the night of January 24, all was calm, with nothing unusual except for the beautiful sunset and the serene Java Sea. However, January waves are known to be rougher than in other months waves reached 7–10 meters, with wind speeds up to 15 knots being quite common.

A live entertainment show was scheduled on the ship’s bar, featuring singer Ida Farida from the onboard band. An ominous moment occurred when a person named Ferry sang a farewell song, and he was never seen again after that.

The tragedy of the sinking of the Tampomas II Ship is one of the most heartbreaking maritime disasters in Indonesian history. This incident occurred on January 27, 1981 in the waters of Masalembo, East Java. Photo taken from Teluk Bone Youtube channel

How It Happened
On January 25, the day passed without incident. But that night, at around 8:00 PM (Central Indonesia Time), in the midst of a violent sea storm, a fuel leak occurred in the engine room, and a cigarette butt reportedly thrown through a vent caused a spark and fire.

The crew attempted to extinguish the flames with portable extinguishers but failed. The fire quickly spread into the engine compartment through an open deck door. The main engine shut down for 2 hours, the emergency generator failed, and firefighting efforts were abandoned due to worsening conditions.

Fuel inside the vehicles made the fire spread even faster, engulfing the decks in flames. Thirty minutes after the fire started, passengers were ordered to move to the upper deck and board the lifeboats. But evacuation was slow due to the only one access point to the upper deck. Once there, passengers found no guidance from crew members on where the lifeboats were. Some crew selfishly launched lifeboats only for themselves. Of the six lifeboats, each could only carry 50 people. In panic, some passengers jumped into the sea, while others waited in confusion and fear.

News of the Sinking of KMP Tampomas II.The KMP Tampomas II was a Pelni passenger ship that caught fire and sank near the Masalembo Islands in the Java Sea on January 27, 1981.

Source: SIB, January 28, 1981.
Salemba Rare Newspaper Collection – National Library of Indonesia (SKALA-Team)

Abdul Rivai, Captain of the Tampomas II Who Died Because of His Loyalty to DutyAbdul Rivai, Captain of the Tampomas II Who Died Because of His Loyalty to Duty
Photo from BOOMBASTIS Website

" The heroic story of Abdul Rivai, captain of the KM Tampomas II, is one of dedication and self-sacrifice as the ship caught fire and sank in the waters off Masalembo in 1981.
Despite the ship listing and beginning to sink, he prioritized the safety of his passengers, distributing life jackets and ensuring their evacuation before the ship sank with him".

The first ship to respond was KM Sangihe, captained by Agus K. Sumirat, a classmate of Captain Abdul Rivai at the Indonesian Maritime Academy (class of 1959). KM Sangihe was en route from Pare-Pare to Surabaya for engine repairs. First Mate J. Bilalu of KM Sangihe spotted the smoke and initially thought it came from an offshore Pertamina oil well. Radio operator Abubakar sent out a SOS Morse code at 8:15 AM.

Other ships, including KM Ilmamui, tanker Istana VI, KM Adhiguna Karunia, and KM Sengata (PT Porodisa Lines), later joined the rescue operation.

On January 26, heavy rain hit the Java Sea. Fire spread to the engine room, which still held unisolated fuel, causing an explosion the next morning on January 27. The explosion flooded the engine, propeller, and generator rooms, causing the ship to list 45 degrees.

Finally, at 12:45 PM (WIB) or 1:45 PM (WITA) on January 27, 1981, around 30 hours after the fire first started—KMP Tampomas II sank into the depths of the Java Sea, taking with it 288 passengers trapped on the lower deck. Captain Abdul Rivai was among the last to leave the ship. Before abandoning the vessel, he sent a final message to KM Sangihe: “Please send me water and food because I will remain with the ship until the very end.” The message was relayed by a surviving crew member, Bakaila, but unfortunately, Captain Sumirat could not fulfill the request.

Casualties and Rescue
The ship officially carried 2,174 passengers and 107 crew, but the estimated total including stowaways was around 2,812 people. One source estimated there were about 307 unregistered passengers. Rescue teams believe 1,217 people perished, including 612 bodies recovered and 411 declared missing, while 703 survived.

Tanker Istana VI rescued 144 people and recovered 4 bodies, KM Sengata rescued 169 people and 2 bodies, and KM Sonne retrieved 29 bodies, including that of Captain Abdul Rivai. Radio operator Odang Kusdinar survived and was found along with 62 others in a lifeboat near Duang-Duang Besar Island, about 240 km east of the sinking site, on Friday, January 30, 1981, at 5:00 AM.

Investigation
Minister of Transportation Roesmin Nurjadin announced that no abnormality was found in the engine room. Instead, the fire likely began in the vehicle deck, particularly among the motorcycles at the rear. Strong ocean waves may have triggered the fuel leaks and fire.

Third engineer Wishardi Hamzah admitted the ship had no smoke detection system. The investigation, led by prosecutor Bob Rusli Efendi Nasution, yielded little. Al

l blame was directed at the ship's crew. Many suspected a government cover-up, despite numerous voices from parliament demanding a thorough and transparent investigation. (This article from many resources).

Tag : Indonesia - Asep Haryono | West Kalimantan, INDONESIA in Haze: Still Waiting for Rain - Powered by Blogger

DISCLAIMER. I do not have my own photos or video footage for all the situations described in this article. To enrich the article and help readers better understand the situation,

I have included some photos and video footage from their original sources. I respect copyright and the rights of the original photographers, videographers, creators, and media organizations. I have mentioned and credited the original sources of the photos and videos whenever possible. I do not claim ownership of any photo or video that belongs to its respective owner.

West Kalimantan, Indonesia, is still waiting for rain. Pontianak, Kubu Raya Regency, and many other areas across West Kalimantan are facing dry weather. The haze is still around, and the situation is becoming difficult for many people.

One of the biggest problems is water. Many people have to stand in long lines to get free clean water. The water is provided by private institutions, individuals, and also through official assistance from the West Kalimantan administration. Each person can receive only two gallons of water. The water is clean, but it is not ready to drink. People must boil it first.

Drinking water is also available at local shops or warung, but the price is rising. A gallon that normally costs Rp8,000 is now around Rp10,000. So, people here have two choices: stand in line for free clean water, or buy drinking water at a local shop\

The Kapuas River is the longest river in West Kalimantan. It is now suffering from the long dry season, with almost no water in some areas. As you can see in this photo from TVONE youtube channel, this is the real situation of the Kapuas River, the longest river in Indonesia. The river is now very dry, and there is almost no water left.

Photo courtesy TVONE channel

We are still waiting for rain.

The majority and Most of the people of Indonesia is moslem. In islam We recognize istisqa pray or a pray to might GOD Allah SWT to drop rain, and it has been done since the last tWO Weeks all across our provinces especially to those areas Where hazordous smoke and less rain. thousands of people gathered to pray to mighty GOD allah sWt to drop rain. The istiqa pray conducted usually at large areas such park, outdoor field, and many others

Haze Thickens; Pontianak Residents Hold Istisqa Prayer

Footage from CNN INDONESIA

Prolonged Drought and Haze:

Pontianak Residents Queue for Refill Water

Footage from BERITA SATUchannel

Japan Comes to Help

There is also good news for us. Japan is sending three CH-47 Chinook helicopters and around 180 people to Indonesia. They will help fight the forest and land fires in Kalimantan. The helicopters will come to Pontianak, West Kalimantan. They will be used to carry and drop water on the fires.

I would like to keep it straight that the assistance offered by Japan is considered complementary aid to help finish the forest fires in Indonesia, and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia does allow Japan to participate in efforts to settle the forest fires in Indonesia. Indonesia is still able to handle all land clearing and forest fires. However, in international relations and diplomacy, aid offered by another country should be respected and appreciated for certain reasons.

This is good news for the people of West Kalimantan. We hope the Japanese helicopters can help stop the fires and reduce the dangerous smoke. We are very thankful for this help from Japan. We hope the fires will be under control soon, the smoke will disappear, and rain will finally come to West Kalimantan

Students Study at Home

School students are still studying at home. The hazardous smoke is everywhere these days. Because of this situation, the West Kalimantan Education Service has given recommendations to schools from elementary school to high school. Students are asked to stay at home and continue their studies through distance learning until further notice.

They can study online using Zoom and other online learning methods. Teachers can give lessons and assignments through the internet. University students are not included in this recommendation. For students, studying at home may be safer because they do not have to go outside and breathe the unhealthy smoke. We hope the haze will disappear soon, so students can return to their schools and study together with their teachers and friends

PRAY FOR WEST KALIMANTAN .

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Tag : Indonesia - Asep Haryono | Anak Krakatau Erupts Again: PRAY FOR INDONESIA - Powered by Blogger

Indonesia, my country, has not yet recovered from the haze disaster that struck West Kalimantan, and now our country is facing another natural disaster: the eruption of Anak Krakatau.. Thankfully, there have been no reported deaths so far. However, this could still become a tragic and horrifying situation for the people of the Republic of Indonesia.

PRAY FOR INDONESIA

Anak Krakatau, one of Indonesia’s active volcanoes, has erupted again in the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra. The eruption sent volcanic ash high into the sky, reaching around 50,000 feet. The ash was carried by the wind to several areas, including Jakarta, Banten, Lampung, and parts of Java and Sumatra. The eruption also caused problems for air travel. Several airports had to stop their operations because volcanic ash can be dangerous for airplanes.

Since I do not have my original photo of Anak Krakatau, and I care about copyright issues and I do not want to violate especially when using photos from social media.This is a part of the photo taken Wild WeatherUS channel

A footage from Wild WeatherUS channel

All my readers could easily search for original photos or videos of Anak Krakatau spread all over the place on the internet on your own accountability.

At Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, hundreds of flights were cancelled or rescheduled, affecting many passengers. The ash has also affected daily life in some areas. Some schools moved their classes online, while fishing activities were stopped in some coastal areas.

People living in areas affected by the ash have been advised to wear masks and reduce outdoor activities. So far, there have been no reports of casualties, and authorities say there is no immediate tsunami threat. People are also advised to stay away from the volcano’s crater.

The situation is still developing, and authorities continue to monitor Anak Krakatau closely. As an Indonesian blogger, I will continue to follow the news and share updates when I can.

Please stay safe, Indonesia

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Tag : Indonesia, Keseharian - Asep Haryono | SPPG Kualadua Temporarily Closes Due to Severe Haze Conditions - Powered by Blogger

Hello Mrs. Ananka from Scotland, Madam Mary Kirkland from the US, Mrs. Irina from Russia, and all my fellow international bloggers that I recently visited. How are you all doing? It is Saturday. Happy weekend to all of you!

First of all, I would like to apologize to my fellow bloggers and friends around the world for not publishing many blog posts or visiting and commenting on your blogs during the last few weeks. My work schedule has been quite busy, and I also need to spend time taking care of my family. In addition, I have been working on several projects for my clients. I hope you understand my situation.

I truly appreciate your friendship, patience, and continued support. I hope to have more time soon to return to blogging and reconnect with my fellow bloggers around the world.

Today, I would like to share some information about my work at SPPG Kualadua, located in Kabupaten Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, as well as the current weather and environmental situation in our region.

I have been working at SPPG Kualadua as part of the Packing Personnel Unit since November 2025. There are 12 personnel, including me, in our team. Our regular working schedule is five days a week, from Monday to Friday.

Recently, the situation in West Kalimantan has become very concerning. The weather and air conditions have been severely affected by land clearing and forest fires, which have produced thick smoke and haze across many areas of West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The haze has affected daily activities and raised concerns about public health and safety. Because of these conditions, people are encouraged to take care of their health and reduce unnecessary outdoor activities.

A photo captured by a journalist showing the situation: Thick haze caused by forest and land fires has once again blanketed cities across West Kalimantan. Residents are advised to limit unnecessary outdoor activities and are encouraged to wear masks.
source ; PHOTO from Pontianak POST

Haze in West Kalimantan,Indonesia

Video from Vertex youtube

The situation has also affected schools. Schools have been temporarily closed, and students have been instructed to stay at home until further notice from the authorities. Because of the unfavorable conditions, the kitchen operations at SPPG Kualadua have also temporarily stopped until further notice. We sincerely hope and pray that the situation will improve soon, that the fires can be controlled, and that the air quality will return to normal. We also hope that schools, workplaces, and other public activities can safely return to normal as soon as possible.

Further information about the reopening of the kitchen and other developments will be shared when updates become available. Despite my busy schedule and the current situation, I will continue to write and share stories, experiences, and other interesting information on this blog whenever I have enough time.

Thank you very much to all my fellow bloggers and readers around the world for your patience, understanding, friendship, and continued support.

Let us all pray for cleaner air, better weather, good health, safety, and better days ahead.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and keep your spirit strong!

Warm regards,

Asep Haryono

Indonesia

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Reader’s Note

This article is an original and genuine piece of writing published in Indonesian. It has not been translated into English, as my main target audience and readers are local Indonesian readers. For readers from overseas who are interested in reading this article, please feel free to use Google Translate or any other translation tool to translate the article into your preferred language. I apologize for not providing an English version at this time, and I hope you will still enjoy the story and the experiences shared in this article.

Thank you for visiting and reading my blog

Asep Haryono

Indonesia.

Kubu Raya Saya memang termasuk yang paling jarang bepergian ke luar negeri dengan cara merogoh kocek alias menggunakan uang pribadi atau uang sendiri. Kalau dihitung dengan Jari frekuensi saya melakukan perjalanan wisata ke Luar Negeri memang sangat jarang. Saya terakhir melakukan perjalanan wisata ke Luar Negeri pada tahun 2009 saat itu ada saya diundang menghadiri Youth Engagement Summit bulan November 2009 di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Setelah itu belum ada kesempatan lagi

Namun demikain, saya memiliki beberapa souvenir dari berbagai negara sudah saya koleksi sejak beberapa tahun terakhir ini. Beberapa souvenir dalam bentuk PIN, Key chain (Gantungan Kunci), selebihnya berbentuk lain.

Beberapa negara yang saya sudah miliki souvenirnya antara lain berasal dari Vancouver (Canada), China, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Brunai Darussalam, Thailand, dan dari Amerika Serikat. Dari koleksi souvenir manca negara yang saya sudah koleksi tersebut yang paling saya sukai adalah koleksi dari Amerika Serikat dan Australia. Ini juga ada ceritanya sedikit loh. Beberapa souvenir yang saya miliki dan koleksi ini ada ceritanya masing masing. Saya akan coba sampaikan sedikit saja ya

SOUVENIR : Ini adalah koleksi souvenir dari Manca Negara yang berhasil saya miliki dan saya selamatkan. Banyak souvenir yang rusak karena usia penyimpanan yang terlalu lama seperti berkarat dan lain sebagainya. Foto Asep Haryono

Misalnya saja Sebuah Pulpen dari Amerika Serikat. Pulpennya sih pulpen biasa aja yang kalau di Indonesia tersedia banyak sekali. Yang istimewa karena di dapatnya dan dikirimkannya dari Amerika Serikat. Cerita begini. Saya pendengar program acara How Do You Say That yakni salah satu program siaran radio yang dipancarkan ke Indonesia dari Voice Of America seksi siaran Bahasa Indonesia. Tentu dengan menggunakan gelombang pendek tentunya. Itu saya sudah dengar program itu sejak sekitar tahun 2005 hingga 2010 kalau tidak salah

Program acara bertajuk "How Do You Say That" itu adalah koleksi bahasa gaulnya orang orang Amerika Serikat yang jika diterjemahkan ke dalam bahasa Indonesia mempunyai kesan yang unik dan arti yang juga tidak kalah menariknya. Sebagai contoh Nasi Kuning. Ya makanan khas bangsa Indonesia itu kalau dalam bahasa gaulnya US people disebut "Safron rice". Dan masih banyak lagi lainnya.

Nah saat ada kuis, saya pun mengirimkannya melalui email, dan ada yang menang loh. Hadiahnya dikirim ke alamat saya di Indonesia, saat itu saya masih ngekos di kawasan Untan Pontianak di era tahun 2005 an. Selain itu masih ada souvenir lainnya seperti PIN VOA, dan Majalah VOA.

SINGAPORE : Ini contoh gantungan kunci pemberian dari Mba Kusmalina SH yang pulang liputan dari Singapura. Masih ada gantungan dari Singapura lainnya dalam koleksi saya. Foto Asep Haryono

TATAKAN GELAS : Souvenir tatakan gelas ini dari Negeri Kangguru Australia. Pemberian atau cinderamata dari Kevin Dalton, Mantan Project Manager KanGuru Indonesia. Foto Asep Haryono

Pernah satu kali saya mendapat souvenir berbentuk jam tangan mini yang tertera di pergelangannya made of china, sayan sekali jam tangan mini itu tidak berfungsi. Tidak ada battery nya atau rusak diperjalanan. Nah masih penasaran sama cerita lainnya dari Koleksi Souvenir Manca Negara yang saya miliki ini, Insya Allah pada kesempatan yang akan datang ya.

Dari Negeri KangGuru Australia saya mendapat cukup beragam jenis Souvenirnya mulai dari PIN lambang negara, taplak meja yang berisi resep resep tradisional Masyarakat Australia (Bush Tucker), Buku Buku Sejarah Australia dalam membantu Perang Kemerdekaan Indonesia, Topi dan beberapa lagi lainnya. Sayangnya untuk Topi Australia tepatnya dari Sydney hilang entah kemana. Topi Sydney itu pemberian dari H.Daeng Effendy Ali yang sudah puluhan tahun menetap di Sydney. Sahabat saya

TOPI AUSTRALIA : Inilah merchandise berbentuk Topi dari Australia pemberian sahabat saya H.Daeng Effendy Ali yang kini hilang entah dimana. I am so sorry Pak Haji Daerng. Foto Asep Haryono

Baca juga Dapat Topi Gratis Dari Pak Haji Daeng

Jika ada pertanyaan akan diapakan koleksi Souvenir Luar Negeri yang saya kumpulkan ini? Secara prinsip sih untuk koleksi saja. Namun saya bisa saja menggunakannya dalam kesempatan atau menghadiri acara tertentu.

Namun dari semua itu saya sangat menghargai apresiasi atau pemberian orang kepada saya dan saya menganggapnya sebagai sebuah kepercayaan. Menghargai pemberian orang tentu boleh boleh saja bukan. Tidak ada sentimentil. Tidak apa pun yang sifatnya personal atau pribadi. Semuanya hanya semata mata menjaga pemberian dan menghargai pemberian orang lain. Terima kasih sudah meluangkan waktunya membaca artikel saya ini. (Asep Haryono)

Tag : Indonesia - Asep Haryono | Indonesia's Own 'Titanic' Tragedy: The Sinking of KMP Tampomas II (1981) - Powered by Blogger

Hello everyone. I would like to say hi to Madam Mary Kirkland from the US, Mrs. Ananka from Scotland, and Mrs. Irina from Russia in particular. Hello too to every one. How is it going Today, I would like to tell you about one of the darkest memories in the history of local marine transportation in Indonesia.

Do you like watching the movie Titanic, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet? I do, and I sometimes watch it again and again because of its romantic story and historical tragedy. However, Indonesia also has a similar story: Indonesia's Own "Titanic" Tragedy: Tampomas II.

I am sorry once again that this story is written in Bahasa Indonesia because I originally intended it for Indonesian readers. However, to my international readers, would you kindly use any translation tool to understand the story? All images and photographs featured in this blog do not belong to me, and, as usual, I always mention the sources of those materials.

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Indonesia's Own "Titanic" Tragedy: Tampomas II

KMP Tampomas II adalah sebuah kapal motor penumpang milik PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (PELNI) yang dikenang karena musibah tragis yang dikenal sebagai Tragedi Tampomas 1981. Kapal tersebut terbakar dan tenggelam di sekitar Kepulauan Masalembu, yang terletak pada koordinat 114°25′60″ BT — 5°30′0″ LS di Laut Jawa (secara administratif termasuk wilayah Provinsi Jawa Timur). Singkatan KMP berarti Kapal Motor Penumpang.

Di bawah komando Kapten Abdul Rivai, kapal ini sedang berlayar dari Jakarta menuju Sulawesi ketika akhirnya tenggelam pada 27 Januari 1981, mengakibatkan ratusan penumpang kehilangan nyawa.

Tampomas II berangkat dari Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok pada Sabtu, 24 Januari 1981, pukul 19.00 WIB, dengan tujuan Ujungpandang (kini Makassar). Perjalanan diperkirakan memakan waktu sekitar dua hari dua malam, sehingga kapal dijadwalkan tiba pada Senin, 26 Januari 1981, pukul 10.00 pagi. Menurut salah satu panduan atau catatan kapal, salah satu mesin utama sebenarnya telah mengalami gangguan sebelum kapal diberangkatkan.

Kapal ini mengangkut puluhan kendaraan bermotor, termasuk sebuah mesin penggiling (milling machine) merek SAKAI dan sejumlah sepeda motor Vespa, yang semuanya ditempatkan di dek kendaraan (car deck). Manifest kapal mencatat terdapat 191 mobil dan 200 sepeda motor di atas kapal. Selain itu, kapal membawa 1.055 penumpang resmi serta 82 awak kapal. Namun, jumlah orang yang sebenarnya berada di atas kapal diperkirakan mencapai 1.442 orang, termasuk penumpang yang tidak terdaftar (penumpang gelap).

Pada malam 24 Januari, suasana di atas kapal berlangsung tenang dan tidak ada tanda-tanda yang mencurigakan, selain indahnya matahari terbenam dan tenangnya permukaan Laut Jawa. Namun demikian, gelombang laut pada bulan Januari memang dikenal lebih ganas dibandingkan bulan-bulan lainnya. Tinggi ombak dapat mencapai 7–10 meter, dengan kecepatan angin sekitar 15 knot, kondisi yang cukup umum terjadi pada musim tersebut.

Sebagai hiburan bagi para penumpang, sebuah pertunjukan musik langsung dijadwalkan berlangsung di bar kapal dengan menampilkan penyanyi Ida Farida bersama grup musik kapal. Salah satu momen yang kemudian dikenang sebagai pertanda buruk terjadi ketika seorang bernama Ferry menyanyikan sebuah lagu perpisahan. Setelah itu, ia tidak pernah terlihat.

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Bagaimana Kejadian Sesungguhnya

Pada 25 Januari 1981, sepanjang hari pelayaran berlangsung tanpa insiden. Namun, pada malam harinya, sekitar pukul 20.00 WITA, di tengah badai hebat yang menerjang Laut Jawa, terjadi kebocoran bahan bakar di ruang mesin. Sebuah puntung rokok yang diduga dibuang melalui lubang ventilasi dilaporkan memicu percikan api yang kemudian menyebabkan kebakaran.

Awak kapal segera berusaha memadamkan api menggunakan alat pemadam api ringan (APAR), tetapi usaha tersebut tidak berhasil. Api dengan cepat menjalar ke ruang mesin melalui pintu dek yang terbuka. Mesin utama kapal berhenti beroperasi selama sekitar dua jam, generator darurat juga mengalami kegagalan, dan upaya pemadaman akhirnya dihentikan karena kondisi yang semakin memburuk.

Bahan bakar yang terdapat di dalam kendaraan-kendaraan di dek mobil membuat kobaran api semakin cepat membesar hingga melalap hampir seluruh bagian dek kapal.

Sekitar 30 menit setelah kebakaran mulai terjadi, para penumpang diperintahkan untuk menuju dek atas dan bersiap menaiki sekoci penyelamat. Namun, proses evakuasi berlangsung sangat lambat karena hanya terdapat satu jalur akses menuju dek atas. Setelah berhasil sampai di sana, banyak penumpang tidak mendapatkan petunjuk dari awak kapal mengenai lokasi sekoci penyelamat.

Dalam situasi yang kacau, beberapa awak kapal bahkan dilaporkan menurunkan sekoci penyelamat hanya untuk menyelamatkan diri mereka sendiri. Dari enam sekoci yang tersedia, masing-masing hanya mampu menampung sekitar 50 orang. Kepanikan pun tidak terhindarkan. Sebagian penumpang memilih melompat ke laut, sementara yang lainnya tetap bertahan di atas kapal, menunggu dengan penuh kebingungan dan ketakutan.

Kapal-Kapal Penolong Pertama

Kapal pertama yang datang memberikan pertolongan adalah KM Sangihe, yang dinakhodai oleh Kapten Agus K. Sumirat, teman seangkatan Kapten Abdul Rivai di Akademi Ilmu Pelayaran Indonesia (angkatan 1959). Saat itu, KM Sangihe sedang berlayar dari Parepare menuju Surabaya untuk menjalani perbaikan mesin.

Mualim I J. Bilalu dari KM Sangihe pertama kali melihat kepulan asap. Awalnya, ia mengira asap tersebut berasal dari salah satu anjungan pengeboran minyak lepas pantai milik Pertamina. Pada pukul 08.15 WITA, operator radio Abubakar segera mengirimkan sinyal darurat SOS menggunakan kode Morse.

Beberapa kapal lain kemudian bergabung dalam operasi penyelamatan, di antaranya KM Ilmamui, kapal tanker Istana VI, KM Adhiguna Karunia, dan KM Sengata milik PT Porodisa Lines.

Ledakan dan Tenggelamnya Tampomas II
Pada 26 Januari 1981, hujan deras mengguyur kawasan Laut Jawa. Api terus menjalar hingga mencapai ruang mesin yang masih menyimpan bahan bakar yang belum diisolasi. Kondisi tersebut memicu ledakan hebat pada pagi hari 27 Januari 1981.

Ledakan itu menyebabkan ruang mesin, ruang baling-baling (propeller), dan ruang generator terendam air, sehingga kapal mulai miring hingga mencapai kemiringan sekitar 45 derajat. Akhirnya, pada 27 Januari 1981 pukul 12.45 WIB (atau 13.45 WITA), sekitar 30 jam setelah kebakaran pertama kali terjadi, KMP Tampomas II tenggelam ke dasar Laut Jawa, membawa sekitar 288 penumpang yang masih terjebak di dek bawah.

Kapten Abdul Rivai menjadi salah seorang yang terakhir meninggalkan kapal. Sebelum benar-benar meninggalkan kapalnya, ia sempat mengirimkan pesan terakhir kepada KM Sangihe

"Tolong kirimkan saya air dan makanan, karena saya akan tetap bersama kapal ini sampai saat-saat terakhir."

Pesan tersebut disampaikan melalui salah seorang awak kapal yang selamat, Bakaila. Namun, dengan sangat menyesal, Kapten Agus K. Sumirat tidak dapat memenuhi permintaan tersebut.

News of the Sinking of KMP Tampomas II.The KMP Tampomas II was a Pelni passenger ship that caught fire and sank near the Masalembo Islands in the Java Sea on January 27, 1981.

Source: SIB, January 28, 1981.
Salemba Rare Newspaper Collection – National Library of Indonesia (SKALA-Team)

Abdul Rivai, Captain of the Tampomas II Who Died Because of His Loyalty to DutyAbdul Rivai, Captain of the Tampomas II Who Died Because of His Loyalty to Duty
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Korban dan Operasi Penyelamatan
Menurut data resmi, kapal mengangkut 2.174 penumpang dan 107 awak kapal. Namun, jika termasuk penumpang yang tidak terdaftar (penumpang gelap), jumlah orang di atas kapal diperkirakan mencapai sekitar 2.812 orang. Salah satu sumber bahkan memperkirakan terdapat sekitar 307 penumpang yang tidak tercatat dalam manifest.

Tim penyelamat memperkirakan sekitar 1.217 orang meninggal dunia, yang terdiri atas 612 jenazah berhasil ditemukan, sementara 411 orang dinyatakan hilang. Sebanyak 703 orang berhasil selamat dari tragedi tersebut.

Dalam operasi penyelamatan:

Tanker Istana VI berhasil menyelamatkan 144 orang dan mengevakuasi 4 jenazah.
KM Sengata menyelamatkan 169 orang serta menemukan 2 jenazah.
KM Sonne mengevakuasi 29 jenazah, termasuk jenazah Kapten Abdul Rivai.

Salah seorang penyintas adalah operator radio Odang Kusdinar, yang ditemukan bersama 62 orang lainnya di atas sebuah sekoci penyelamat di sekitar Pulau Duang-Duang Besar, sekitar 240 kilometer di sebelah timur lokasi tenggelamnya kapal, pada Jumat, 30 Januari 1981, pukul 05.00 pagi.

Penyelidikan
Menteri Perhubungan saat itu, Roesmin Nurjadin, menyatakan bahwa hasil pemeriksaan tidak menemukan adanya kelainan pada ruang mesin kapal. Menurut hasil investigasi pemerintah, kebakaran diduga justru bermula dari dek kendaraan, khususnya di area tempat sepeda motor disimpan di bagian belakang kapal.

Gelombang laut yang sangat tinggi diduga menyebabkan kebocoran bahan bakar yang kemudian memicu terjadinya kebakaran.

Sementara itu, Wishardi Hamzah, yang menjabat sebagai masinis III, mengakui bahwa KMP Tampomas II tidak dilengkapi dengan sistem pendeteksi asap (smoke detection system).

Penyelidikan yang dipimpin oleh jaksa Bob Rusli Efendi Nasution pada akhirnya tidak menghasilkan kesimpulan yang memuaskan. Hampir seluruh tanggung jawab dibebankan kepada awak kapal.

Namun, banyak pihak menduga adanya upaya untuk menutupi fakta (cover-up) oleh pemerintah. Kecurigaan tersebut muncul karena, meskipun banyak anggota parlemen mendesak agar dilakukan penyelidikan yang menyeluruh dan transparan, hasil investigasi dianggap tidak mampu mengungkap penyebab sebenarnya dari tragedi tersebut.

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