Reviews & Ratings for the Kmp-Satria-Pratama

On September 18, 2018, at 07:30 a.m., the ferry 'Satria Pratama' found itself aground near Hellen Island, located in Mars Takong Kecil Batam, at coordinates 1° 8.871' N, 103° 48.047' E. Prompt action was taken by the Batam Search and Rescue (SAR) team, which dispatched a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) that arrived on the scene by 8 a.m. The refloating operation was scheduled to coincide with the high tide at 2 p.m. Meanwhile, the SAR vessel 'Purworejo' maintained a presence nearby to monitor the situation. By 10:15 a.m., the 'Lagoi Ekspres' safely evacuated the passengers, transporting them to Punggur Port. At the time of the incident, the ferry was carrying 50 passengers, 19 crew members, and 31 vehicles. For more detailed coverage, visit the report including visuals at http://www.tribunnews.com/regional/2018/09/18/kmp-satria-pratama-the-buton-batam-kandas-in-the-island-route-hellen-mars-takong-kecil.