Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Federal-Ii

In a devastating incident early on October 15, 2023, at 4 a.m. WIB, a fire erupted after a fierce explosion in a cargo tank aboard the 'Federal II' at PT ASL Marine Holdings, located in Tanjung Uncang, Batam. This incident has tragically claimed the lives of 12 workers, with many more sustaining serious injuries. Emergency services were quick to respond, transporting approximately 31 injured individuals to various hospitals across Batam, including Elisabeth Batu Aji Hospital, Embung Fatimah Hospital, Mutiara Aini Hospital, and Graha Hermin Hospital, for urgent treatment related to burns and smoke inhalation. The workers affected were employed by subcontractors PT Rotary and PT Putra Teguh Mandiri (PTM), who were engaged in welding and maintenance tasks on the ship's tank. The fire spread rapidly, engulfing the hull of the vessel. Fortunately, firefighting teams managed to contain the blaze within an hour, preventing further destruction. This incident comes just four months after another tragic fire on June 24, which resulted in the deaths of four workers. Authorities have now launched a comprehensive investigation focusing on potential safety violations and the theory that welding sparks may have ignited residual gases within the tank. Authorities from the Riau Islands Regional Police, in conjunction with the Barelang Police and Batu Aji Police, have sealed off the incident area to carry out an investigation into the source of the explosion and are searching for two workers who remain unaccounted for. A preliminary report detailing the victims indicates that casualties included: - **Elisabeth Batu Aji Hospital**: 4 deaths (Chandra Pasaribu, 36; Krisman Simatupang, 51; Ramadhani Rizky Nasution, 19; Habibulloh Siregar) and 3 critical injuries (Fikri Krisnawan, 23; Thomas Alfa, 41; Mijrebel Siregar). - **Embung Fatimah Hospital**: 2 deaths (Anton, 48; Frenki Protes Pane, 41). - **Murat Aini Batu Aji Hospital**: 4 deaths (Andi Haryono, Idris Sardi, Dhimas Saputra, Maradong Tampubolon) alongside 6 individuals suffering serious injuries and 5 minor injuries. - **Graha Hermin Hospital**: 6 serious injury cases and 1 minor injury victim. The emotional toll this incident has taken on the local community and the families of the victims is immense. The authorities are committed to uncovering the truth behind this tragedy as investigations continue. For more detailed coverage and visual reports, visit the following links: [Jakarta Globe](https://jakartaglobe.id/news/10-workers-killed-in-tanker-explosion-at-batam-shipyard#goog_rewarded), [HMS Times](https://hmstimes.com/2025/pt-asl-shipyard-tanjung-uncang-kembali-memakan-korban/), [Sidik Kriminal](https://sidikkriminal.co.id/tragedi-ledakan-kapal-tanker-federal-ii-di-pt-asl-shipyard-batam-kelemahan-k3-kembali-terungkap/), [Indeks News](https://indeksnews.com/ledakan-kapal-mt-federal-ii-batam-10-pekerja-tewas/), and [Splash 247](https://splash247.com/tanker-blaze-kills-10-workers-at-batam-yard/).

A devastating fire erupted on June 24, 2025, aboard the tanker 'Federal II', which was undergoing repairs at ASL Shipyard in Batam. In this tragic incident, four workers lost their lives, while five others suffered serious injuries. At the time of the blaze, the vessel was docked and serving as a floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit. The fire broke out while nine Indonesian workers were engaged in cutting steel plates inside the ship's oil storage tanks. Emergency response teams battled the raging flames for hours, with the ASL Shipyard’s internal safety crew eventually bringing the fire under control. The intensity of the incident resulted in severe burns for four of the five survivors, who were subsequently transported to a local hospital for urgent medical care. Preliminary investigations suggest that a leak of flammable gas or vapor may have ignited the fire, but the definitive cause remains under investigation. The 'Federal II', an aframax tanker owned by Indonesia-registered PT Eastern Jason, is managed by Monaco-based International Andromeda Shipping. This incident underscores the inherent dangers associated with ship repairs and the need for stringent safety measures in maritime operations. For a detailed report and media coverage, visit: https://splash247.com/deadly-fire-engulfs-tanker-in-batam-shipyard/