Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Kyparissia

In a devastating maritime incident, the tugboat 'ASL Mega' (MMSI: 525007381) capsized while assisting the container ship 'Kyparissia' (IMO: 9618599) off the coast of Batam, Riau Archipelago on March 6, 2026, at approximately 2:30 PM WIB. The tug, which belongs to the Singapore-listed ASL Marine Holdings Ltd., had five crew members onboard when it succumbed to harsh weather conditions while stationed at the PT ASL Shipyard Indonesia, located at coordinates 1° 4'44.28"N 103° 53'49.39"E. Following the incident, the Batam Special Operations Command (KSOP) quickly dispatched patrol vessels 'KNP 376' and 'RBB RB-002' to assist in recovery efforts. A search and rescue (SAR) team from the Batam SAR Post was mobilized immediately after the alert. They reached the site by 7:05 PM, where they began coordinating the search for the missing crew members. Sadly, three individuals were recovered deceased, while one crew member was found alive after an arduous three-day search. The survivor, identified as Yusuf Tangkil (57), was discovered trapped in the ship's engine room on March 8, 2026, at around 5:10 AM, thanks to an air pocket that sustained him during his ordeal. He was quickly evacuated and rushed to Mutiara Aini Hospital, Batam for urgent medical care. The remaining three deceased crew members included Abdul Rahman (59) from Tiban, Guntur Pardede (51) from Tiban Lama, and Jhonson Bertuahman (47) from Tembesi, Batam. As of March 12, the container ship 'Kyparissia' remained docked at the ASL Shipyard Area, while local authorities initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the tragic capsizing. The joint SAR operation concluded at 6:00 AM following a debriefing session after the final victim was located. Efforts involving Basarnas, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Indonesian National Police (Polri), and other agencies emphasized the cooperative response to this maritime disaster.

A devastating fire aboard the container vessel 'Kyparissia' has resulted in the tragic loss of three crew members and left three others injured. The incident occurred on November 7, 2025, at 12:23 PM while the ship was docked at Qzuay 118 in the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), located in Johor state. The deceased include a 59-year-old Malaysian, a Filipino man in his 40s, and a British national of similar age. Upon receiving the distress call, the Johor Fire and Rescue Department dispatched a team of firefighters, who arrived within seven minutes to tackle the blaze. The fire was reported to have started in the under-hatch section of Block 5 during the unloading process of containers. Emergency responders deployed nine firefighters, a Fire Rescue Tender, and a utility vehicle to effectively manage the situation. Thanks to the prompt actions of the firefighting team, the fire was brought under control, with the support of two tugboats. Injured crew members were promptly transported to a private hospital in Iskandar Puteri for immediate medical attention. The department has since established a forward control post, and operations are ongoing in cooperation with PTP. An investigation into the cause of the fire has been initiated, as authorities seek to uncover the circumstances leading to this tragedy. For further updates and images, visit the provided photo link.

Following a devastating fire aboard the 'Kyparissia', a Maersk-operated vessel, authorities have confirmed the unfortunate deaths of three individuals, including one crew member. Malaysian officials have identified the victims as a 59-year-old Malaysian man, a Filipino male, and a British national. Additionally, three others—one Malaysian and two Filipinos—sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical care. As of November 8, the full ramifications of the fire on both the ship and its cargo remain unclear. Maersk is actively collaborating with Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), local authorities, and both the vessel owner and manager to address the situation and disseminate updates as new information emerges. The 'Kyparissia' has been anchored at the Tanjung Container Terminal during this ongoing investigation.