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Barometerkepri.com | Batam: Residents around the island and fishermen were shocked to see thick black smoke billowing from a ship docked at the PT. ASL Shipyard in Tanjung Uncang. The incident occurred at 2:00 PM WIB (January 25, 2026) in Batu Aji, Batam.
Thick black smoke billowing from a ship docked at the Zety Shipyard has drawn the attention of residents. The ship is known to be the Elnusa Trans Samudera, KCP Jetty. This is in light of recent incidents involving activity on board, which has claimed dozens of lives and left workers and their families traumatized.
According to sources, the ship was uninhabited and the crew were confirmed to be absent. This information was received by this media crew via WhatsApp from the Head of the Riau Islands Manpower Office.
"The ship was inactive, meaning it was empty, and there was no work being done. The supervisors are still investigating the cause of the fire, as the ship was carrying crude oil, and the cause is still being identified," said Dicky.
Dicky added that supervisory officers are searching and are currently investigating.
"There were no injuries or fatalities because the ship was empty and still docked at PT ASl Shipyard " he emphasized.
As of the publication of this report, this media outlet was still seeking information from the company's management regarding the cause of the fire on the Elsa Regent KCP Zety vessel.
(Red)
