Indonesian Army dispatches hospital ship with 70 tons of NTT quake aid

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Army (TNI AD) has deployed a hospital ship carrying 70 tons of relief supplies, medical personnel, and heavy utility vehicles to aid earthquake-ravaged communities in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).

Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak confirmed that the logistics vessel ADRI-XCII BM departed Wednesday from the Army Transportation Supply Center's Marine Forces Unit (Satangair) headquarters in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.

"We sent five trucks and two ambulances to meet emergency operational needs there," Maruli said while observing the vessel's departure in Tanjung Priok.

The 70 tons of food logistics aboard the vessel comprise essential provisions, including rice, sugar, cooking oil, instant noodles, drinking water, baby milk, baby porridge, and military combat rations.

To support emergency infrastructure, the Army loaded 100 water tanks with a capacity of 1,100 liters each, 13 power generators, 30 multipurpose tents, and 900 folding beds, alongside clothing and medical supplies.

In addition to physical cargo, the vessel carries medical personnel to deliver free healthcare services while remaining on standby off the NTT coast for 20 days.

"There are hospital facilities on board, including two doctors and eight medical personnel. If residents need treatment on board, we will provide it," Maruli explained.

The logistics vessel is scheduled to arrive at the disaster-affected region in NTT within three days to help fulfill basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, and healthcare for displaced residents.

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