Missing Victim Found, Check the Chronology of the Basarnas Speedboat Accident in North Maluku

Kapanlagi.com - The tragic incident of the explosion of the Basarnas Ternate's Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) 04 in the waters of Gita, Oba District, Tidore Islands City, is now starting to unfold. On Saturday (8/2), a journalist from Metro TV, Sahril Helmi, who was previously reported missing, was finally found after a tiring search that lasted several days.

The local police immediately conducted an identification to confirm the identity of the found body. On the other hand, a thorough investigation into the cause of the speedboat explosion that occurred last week is still ongoing, involving various related parties to uncover the facts behind this heartbreaking incident.

This incident has resulted in several fatalities, who are currently receiving the necessary assistance. So, what is the complete chronology and interesting facts about this incident? Check out the information summarized by KapanLagi.com, Sunday (9/2).

1. Chronology of the Basarnas Speedboat Explosion in Gita Waters

The dark night of February 2, 2025, around 11:40 WIT, became a tense moment for the Basarnas Ternate team when they received an urgent report about two fishermen trapped in a critical situation due to engine failure in the waters of Gita Village, Oba District, Tidore Islands City.

Swiftly, a joint SAR team consisting of 11 people, including seven Basarnas members, three personnel from the Ditpolairud of the North Maluku Police, and one Metro TV journalist named Sahril Helmi, set off with speedboat RIB 04 towards the location. However, about 15-20 minutes before arriving, a horrific explosion rocked the speedboat, throwing all passengers into the dark ocean.

In the panic, the Head of Operations of Basarnas Ternate, M. Syahran Laturua, with extraordinary bravery, managed to swim back to the RIB and immediately reported this terrifying incident to the Basarnas office. The rescue team was promptly deployed to carry out the evacuation in this challenging situation.

2. Three Victims Found Dead and Metro TV Journalist

In a tragic incident that shook the community, a deadly explosion resulted in the loss of three lives, including Bharatu Mardi Hadji from the Ditpolairud Polda Maluku Utara and two members of Basarnas Ternate, Fadli M. Malagapi and M. Riski Esa. The bodies of these three heroes have been successfully evacuated and taken to Ternate for further processing, while seven other victims survived and are now receiving medical treatment.

During the intensive search efforts, on the morning of Saturday, February 8, 2025, the search team found a body believed to be Sahril Helmi in Bacan Timur, South Halmahera. The body, wearing a black shirt that read "WAPENA MALUKU UTARA," was found in a condition difficult to identify.

3. Police Investigation into the Explosion Incident

The exact cause of the explosion of the Basarnas speedboat is still under investigation. Both the central Basarnas and the Ditpolairud Polda Maluku Utara are collaborating to uncover the cause. An investigation team has been formed and will conduct a thorough and transparent investigation, examining the condition of the speedboat, standard operating procedures (SOP), crew training, and environmental factors.

The results of the investigation will determine whether the explosion was caused by technical factors, human error, or other reasons. The Director of Ditpolairud Polda Maluku Utara, Kombes Pol Azhari Djuanda Azhari, has expressed a commitment to uncovering the cause of the explosion and following up on the investigation findings.

4. People Also Ask

1. What caused the explosion on the Basarnas speedboat in the waters of Gita?

As of now, the exact cause of the explosion of the Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) 04 belonging to Basarnas Ternate is still under investigation. The police and Basarnas are conducting further investigations.

2. Who are the victims of the Basarnas speedboat explosion incident?

This incident resulted in three fatalities, namely Bharatu Mardi Hadji (a member of Ditpolairud Polda Maluku Utara), Fadli M. Malagapi (a member of Basarnas Ternate), and M. Riski Esa (a member of Basarnas Ternate). Meanwhile, a journalist from Metro TV, Sahril Helmi, was reported missing before being found dead. Seven other victims sustained injuries and have received medical treatment.

3. What is the chronology of the Basarnas speedboat explosion incident?

The incident occurred on Sunday night, February 2, 2025, when the Basarnas Ternate team was on a rescue mission for two fishermen whose engine had failed in the waters of Gita. About 15-20 minutes before reaching the location, the speedboat suddenly exploded, causing 11 people on board to be thrown into the sea. The evacuation process was carried out immediately after the report was received by the Basarnas office.

4. Has the body of the missing Metro TV journalist been found?

Yes, the body believed to be Sahril Helmi was found on the morning of Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Bacan Timur, South Halmahera. Identification is being carried out to officially confirm his identity.

5. What actions have been taken by the police regarding this incident?

The Directorate of Water and Air Police (Ditpolairud) of North Maluku Police has conducted an investigation by gathering various testimonies. In addition, Basarnas also conducted an internal audit to determine the exact cause of the speedboat explosion.

(kpl/mni)