Km.awu Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On the evening of March 25, 2019, a fire broke out aboard the KM 'Awu' at the Janata Marina Indah (JMI) Shipyard Unit 1 within the Tanjung Emas Port Area in Semarang, Indonesia. Fortunately, at the time of the incident, the vessel was unoccupied and no maintenance operations were in progress. The blaze reportedly originated from the captain's cabin located on the sixth deck and quickly spread, engulfing the bridge. Firefighting efforts commenced promptly, involving tugs equipped with water cannons and the deployment of nine fire engines. Despite these efforts, containment of the fire was not achieved until March 26. Following the disaster, inspections were conducted on March 27 to assess the extent of the damage. The KM 'Awu' had only recently arrived in the yard for its annual maintenance on March 15. For further visual coverage and updates, you can refer to the Indonesian reports available through the following links: [Tribun News](http://www.tribunnews.com/regional/2019/03/25/km-awu-terbakar-di-pelabuhan-tanjung-emas-semarang-diduga-ini-penyebabnya), [RMOL Jateng](http://www.rmoljateng.com/read/2019/03/26/17806/KM-Awu-Terbakar-Saat-Hendak-Dipindahkan), and [Semarang Inside](https://semaranginside.com/sandar-km-awu-terbakar-di-pelabuhan-tanjung-emas/).

On December 17, 2018, the Awu ferry experienced a concerning situation shortly after departing from the port of Bima in West Nusa Tenggara. The vessel developed a list of five degrees to the starboard side while carrying hundreds of passengers. In response to the emergency, the ship anchored approximately one mile off Bima and sought immediate assistance, prioritizing the safe evacuation of the passengers. Search and Rescue (SAR) teams were mobilized to the scene, but before their arrival, the Awu ferry successfully managed to return to the port of Bima. Fortunately, the vessel was safely berthed, allowing all passengers to disembark without incident, showcasing effective maritime safety protocols in action.