Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Navig8-Guard

On January 6, 2025, a dramatic Man Overboard (MOB) incident unfolded in the waters near Tanjung Balai Karimun, where six stranded individuals were rescued while three others remain unaccounted for. The emergency was first detected by the tanker 'Navig8 Guard', which was navigating from Singapore to Pengerang, at approximately 07:26 a.m. local time. Timely communication initiated by the Tanjung Balai Karimun Shore Radio Station (SROP) led to the identification of six individuals adrift at coordinates 01-06.83 N, 103-31.88 E. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, VTS Batam issued a Notice to Mariners (NTM) at 08:36 a.m., alerting nearby vessels to the unfolding crisis. By 09:00 a.m., the vigilant crew of the 'Navig8 Guard' confirmed the successful extraction of the six castaways aboard their ship. In response to the emergency, the patrol vessel 'KNP 352' and a Class V vessel from the Sea and Coast Guard Base (PLP) were rapidly deployed to the area to facilitate further rescue efforts. At 10:58 a.m., those rescued were safely transferred to the Indonesian Navy's 'KRI Siwar 646' and transported to the Naval Base in Tanjung Balai Karimun (LANAL TBK), where they received necessary medical assistance at the Health Unit. As the search continued for the three missing individuals, multiple assets were mobilized, including the KRI 'Alamang 644', SAR speedboats, and 'KNP 352'. Another notification was issued by VTS Batam at 2:29 p.m. to keep passing vessels informed of the search operations in the area. This coordinated response highlights the maritime community's efforts in safeguarding lives at sea.