Care for Palu & Donggala: AHTS Ungaran and Rapid Response Teams Deployed to Disaster Zones

BALIKPAPAN — In response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Palu City and Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi, PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam (PHM)—supported by SKK Migas—has mobilized and dispatched a dedicated Rapid Response Team (Tim Reaksi Cepat / TRC) alongside critical maritime assets, including the Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel Ungaran, operated by PT. Baruna Raya Logistics.

The emergency relief team and assets were officially deployed on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, operating under the direct coordination of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (KESDM) Post based at Korem 132 Tadulako.

Deployment of Specialized Relief Teams & Strategic Assets

The emergency response unit was equipped with specialized gear and supplies tailored to risk assessments and field demands at the disaster site. The deployment includes:

• PHM Rapid Response Team (TRC): A 6-member team comprising two medical personnel and four certified rescuers.
• PT Pertamina Hulu Indonesia (PHI) & PHSS Teams: Additional personnel including one security officer, one medical specialist, and three rescuers from PT Pertamina Hulu Sanga Sanga.
• Dock Repair Infrastructure: Two technical inspectors dispatched under the coordination of Puskodal Makassar to repair damaged port and dock infrastructure in Palu.
• Aviation Support: One helicopter positioned in Makassar to assist with the air transport and mobilization of Pertamina relief personnel.
• Maritime Logistics via AHTS Ungaran: The AHTS Ungaran vessel departed from Tanjung Batu Jetty in Balikpapan to provide vital offshore transport and heavy logistics support for the disaster area.

Supporting National Humanitarian Efforts

Highlighting the joint effort, John Anis, General Manager of PHM, emphasized that the deployment aims to provide immediate medical assistance, search and rescue operations, and logistics capabilities to help restore vital infrastructure.

“We have deployed our specialized personnel and key logistical assets—including emergency transport via helicopter and the AHTS Ungaran—to ensure rapid aid delivery and support dock restoration in Palu under the KESDM and Puskodal response networks.”

— John Anis, General Manager, PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam

By supplying key vessel support like the AHTS Ungaran, PT. Baruna Raya Logistics proudly stands alongside energy sector partners to deliver essential disaster relief and humanitarian aid to the affected communities of Central Sulawesi.

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