Dharma-Kartika-2

The 'Dharma Kartika II' was in collision with the barge 'Bomas Galante' on June 5, 2025, at 7.48 a.m. WITA, while sailing out of the Banjarmasin Estuary en route to Surabaya, in pos. 03°36.800' S 114°28.800' E. The 'Dharma Kartika II'. under the guidance of pilot Capt. Efendi Sutiono (ID No. 254), communicated withthe tugs 'MBP 3208' and 'Bomas Galante', requesting them to shift to the 2 West track (approximately 36 meters from the AS track. Despite the captain having reduced the vessel's speed, the 'MBP 3208' remained too close in the 1 West track (18 meters), causing its barge to veer into the 1 East track. To avoid a collision, the captain of the 'Dharma Kartika II' steered the vessel to the 3 East track using slow speed on the port engine and half speed on the starboard engine. However, at around 07:57 a.m. WITA, the bow of the vessel brushed against the eastern embankment and ricocheted westward, approaching the position of the Bomas Galante barge, which was approximately 370 meters from the 'MBP 3208'. The limited distance left no room for evasive maneuvers, and although the captain attempted to stop and reverse the engines to reduce the impact, the collision could not be avoided. After clearing from the barge, the vessel proceeded to the OB Taboneo anchorage area and dropped anchor at 08:46 a.m. for an inspection, which revealed damage to the hull above the waterline, specifically in the bow visor area. Despite the minor damage, the vessel was deemed seaworthy and safe to continue its voyage to Surabaya for further repairs. Report with photos: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/25398/km-dharma-kartika-ii-mengalami-tubrukan-dengan-tongkang-bomas-galante-di-muara-banjarmasin-km-dharma-kartika-ii-collides-with-bomas-galante-barge-in-banjarmasin-estuary