ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA — Indonesia has reinforced its energy security after state-owned energy giant PT Pertamina (Persero) confirmed that its Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), Pertamina Pride, safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of crude oil despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the Gulf.
Operated by Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), the tanker departed the Arabian Gulf on July 7 and successfully cleared the Strait of Hormuz on July 8. The narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea is among the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors, handling roughly one-fifth of global oil shipments and serving as a critical gateway for energy supplies to Asia.
The successful transit follows the earlier safe passage of another Pertamina-operated tanker, Gamsunoro, which crossed the Strait of Hormuz on June 24. Together, the two voyages highlight Indonesia’s proactive efforts to safeguard its crude oil supply chain amid an increasingly uncertain regional security environment.
Muhammad Baron, Vice President of Corporate Communication at PT Pertamina (Persero), said the operation’s success was the result of comprehensive risk management and close coordination with Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, and other relevant stakeholders.
“Pertamina greatly appreciates the full support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran. Thanks to this close cooperation, both Gamsunoro and Pertamina Pride safely departed the Arabian Gulf. This achievement reflects strong interagency coordination and effective risk management, ensuring a stable crude oil supply for Indonesia’s refineries,” Baron said.
Throughout the voyage, the vessel was monitored around the clock through an integrated tracking system, while its crew remained in constant communication with Pertamina International Shipping’s crisis center to ensure that all safety and security protocols were fully observed.
Baron said the safety of the crew remained the company’s highest priority.
“All crew members aboard Pertamina Pride are safe, and the vessel is continuing its voyage to Indonesia as scheduled,” he said.
The VLCC is carrying approximately two million barrels of crude oil destined for Cilacap Refinery, one of Indonesia’s largest refining complexes. The tanker is expected to arrive in Indonesia on July 23, 2026.
Any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz can have far-reaching consequences for global oil prices and energy-importing economies across Asia, making secure maritime access a strategic priority for Indonesia.
According to Pertamina, the successful operation demonstrates the resilience of Indonesia’s energy logistics network in navigating geopolitical risks. Supported by a modern tanker fleet, real-time monitoring systems, layered risk management, and close coordination with government agencies, the company remains committed to ensuring secure, reliable, and uninterrupted energy supplies.
For Indonesia—the largest economy in Southeast Asia and a major net oil importer—the safe transit of Pertamina Pride represents more than an operational achievement. It underscores the country’s growing capability to manage geopolitical risks, protect critical energy supply routes, and strengthen national energy resilience at a time when global supply chains remain vulnerable to regional conflicts. (AT Network)
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