Korean Ship Again 'Violates Territorial Waters' of Indonesia, Seized by Navy... Ministry of Foreign Affairs Says "No Safety Issues"

14 Onboard Including 2 Korean Captain and Crew
Foreign Ministry: "Korean Crew Interview, Necessary Assistance to Be Provided"
Contact with Indonesian Navy and Relevant Authorities

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Indonesian Navy has seized a Korean vessel carrying 14 people, including 2 Korean captains and crew members, on charges of violating territorial waters.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 11th, the Korean-flagged LPG carrier "SJ Gas No. 7" was reportedly seized by the local navy on the northern sea of Bintan Island, Indonesia, on the 8th for allegedly violating territorial waters.

The vessel is said to be detained at a port in the western region of Bintan Island. A Ministry of Foreign Affairs official explained, "Our vessel has 14 people on board, including 2 Korean nationals, 6 Indonesian crew members, and 6 Myanmar nationals, and there are no safety issues."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to provide necessary consular assistance through the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Indonesia. The official stated, "The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Indonesia immediately contacted the shipping company and relevant authorities such as the Indonesian Navy upon learning of the incident," adding, "They are investigating the detailed circumstances of the seizure, interviewing our crew members, and will actively provide necessary consular support."

Previously, in October last year, the Panama-flagged "DL Lily," carrying 9 Koreans, and last month, the Korean-flagged "CH Bella," carrying 4 Koreans, were also seized at similar locations. The "DL Lily" was released last month, but the "CH Bella" remains detained at the naval base.

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