What Crew Members Say About Kmp-Bsp-1

On July 22, 2024, at 05:30 WIB, the ferry KMP 'Bukit Samudera Perkasa (BSP) I' encountered an engine room leak while stationed at Pier 2 of Merak Harbor, located in Cilegon City. The incident occurred during passenger disembarkation and vehicle unloading, leading the vessel to tilt towards its port side. Following the leak, the ship was prohibited from setting sail, and immediate repair efforts commenced right from the berth.

A fire incident on the vessel 'BSP-I' was reportedly triggered by a short circuit stemming from a light cable in the engine room. Quick actions by the onboard crew helped contain the flames, ensuring that the fire did not extend to other parts of the ship. In the aftermath of the incident, local authorities have initiated interviews with the captain and crew members to gather more information. Additionally, an inspection of the vessel is scheduled for February 11 to assess any potential damage and ensure safety protocols are in place.

On the evening of February 7, 2019, at precisely 6:45 PM, disaster struck the ferry BSP 1 while it was navigating the waters of the Sunda Strait, traveling from Bakauheni to Merak. Positioned merely three miles from Merak Besar Island, the vessel carried 196 passengers and 26 crew members when a fire ignited in the engine room, leading to a critical blackout after generator cables were engulfed in flames. In response to the emergency, crew members promptly informed passengers to put on lifejackets. Nearby vessels, including ferries and tug boats, were swiftly dispatched to lend assistance. The evacuation efforts were spearheaded by the patrol boat KNP Jembio alongside the ferries KMP Batu Mandi, KMP Royal Nusantara, and KMP Titian Murni. Remarkably, thanks to the timely intervention of two tugboats, Tirtayasa 1 and Tirtayasa 3, the BSP 1 managed to reach pier 3 at the Port of Merak by 8:30 PM, where the flames were ultimately brought under control. Fortunately, all individuals onboard were evacuated safely, showcasing the effective coordination among maritime agencies during this alarming incident. For further details and visual coverage of this event, visit the following links: [Republika](https://nasional.republika.co.id/berita/nasional/umum/19/02/07/pmk8s2396-kmp-bsp-1-terbakar-seluruh-penumpang-selamat-dievakuasi), [Lampung Pro](https://lampungpro.com/post/17743/bawa-270-penumpang-kmp-bsp-1-dari-bakauheni-terbakar-di-merak), [Cendana News](https://www.cendananews.com/2019/02/alami-blackout-kmp-bsp-1-berhasil-disandarkan-di-pelabuhan-merak.html), [Kabar Banten](https://www.kabar-banten.com/kmp-bsp-i-beserta-penumpang-dievakuasi-ke-dermaga-3-pelabuhan-merak/), [Berita Trans](http://beritatrans.com/2019/02/07/kmp-bsp-1-terbakar-seluruh-penumpang-berhasil-dievakuasi/), and [YouTube Coverage](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtnOe6UTUjE).