Antara News·Indonesia·Friday, September 25, 2026 at 01:09 PM

Pertamina denies reports of selling vessel detained in Malaysia

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Putu Indah S, Resinta Sulistiyandari

The safety and security of the crew remains the company’s priority,

Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) denied reports that the PIS Pioneer vessel, currently detained in waters off Muar, Malaysia, had been sold, stressing that it had not authorized anyone to sell the vessel.

"This is not true. PIS has no plans to sell the PIS Pioneer," PIS Acting Corporate Secretary Vega Pita confirmed on Friday.

She informed that PIS is currently in a dispute with MEG, one of its business partners in Malaysia, and is currently involved in the case in the Malayan High Court and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).

As a shipping company operating in the international market, Vega emphasized PIS' compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including those of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

"PIS ensures that none of the company's vessels are subject to OFAC sanctions. This can be checked and verified on the OFAC website," she remarked.

According to her, the PIS Pioneer remains detained in the waters off Muar, Malaysia, and the company is continuously monitoring the condition of the crew and the vessel intensively.

“The safety and security of the crew remains the company’s priority,” she said.

She said PIS prioritizes resolving the dispute in good faith through negotiation and constructive communication before pursuing further legal action.

Pertamina also respects the ongoing legal process and continues to make every effort throughout the proceedings, she added.

Vega said PIS has received full support from various Indonesian government ministries and institutions in its efforts to resolve the dispute. These include the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Presidential Staff Office (KSP), the Ministry of State Secretariat, the Attorney General’s Office, the Indonesian Navy, the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, and other ministries and institutions.

The support is aimed at ensuring fair treatment and protection for the vessel as a strategic asset and its crew, while upholding good corporate governance principles and complying with applicable laws, she said.

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