Basarnas Speedboat Explosion in Tidore Claims Three Lives, Journalist Still Missing

INDONESIAUPDATES.COM, News En – A tragic incident occurred on Sunday, February 2, 2025, around 11:00 PM WIT, when the Basarnas Ternate’s RIB 04 speedboat exploded in the waters of Tidore Islands, North Maluku. The explosion resulted in three fatalities, while one journalist remains missing. The incident involved 11 people onboard, including seven Basarnas personnel, three Polairud officers, and one journalist.

Iwan Ramdani, the head of Basarnas Ternate, provided details on the incident, confirming that the speedboat had suffered an engine failure before the explosion took place. “We received a report at 10:45 PM WIT that RIB 04 had exploded while conducting a search and rescue mission,” Iwan said on Monday, February 3, 2025.

After receiving the distress call, Basarnas Ternate immediately dispatched the KM Pandu Dewanata, in cooperation with Polairud, KUPP, and the Cantika vessel to assist in the evacuation of the victims. Out of the 11 people on board, seven survived, three were killed, and one journalist remains missing.

“The speedboat was in good condition and suitable for the search and rescue mission, but the cause of the explosion remains unknown, as the survivors are still in a state of trauma,” Iwan added.

The three individuals who tragically lost their lives in the explosion were:

Bharatu Mardi Hadji (Polairud Polda Malut Officer)
Fadli M Malagapi (Rescuer)
M Rizki Esa (Rescuer)

Those who survived the explosion include:

M Syahran Laturua (Rescuer)
Bripka Irwan Idris (Polairud Polda Malut Officer)
Bripda Putra Nusantara Rustam (Polairud Polda Malut Officer)
Hamja Djirun (Rescuer)
Darmanto Rauf (Rescuer)
Ryan Azur Sakti Ali (Rescuer)
Maretang (Rescuer)

The missing journalist is identified as Sahril Helmi, a reporter for Metro TV.

Efforts are ongoing to locate the missing journalist, and the authorities are working to determine the cause of the explosion.

FAQ – Basarnas Speedboat Explosion in Tidore (February 2, 2025)

1. What happened in the Basarnas speedboat explosion?
   • On February 2, 2025, at approximately 11:00 PM WIT, the Basarnas Ternate’s RIB 04 speedboat exploded in the waters of Tidore Islands, North Maluku. The explosion resulted in the deaths of three individuals, while one journalist remains missing.
2. How many people were on board the speedboat?
   • There were 11 people on board the speedboat: seven Basarnas personnel, three Polairud officers, and one journalist.
3. Who were the victims of the explosion?
   • The three victims who tragically lost their lives were:
     • Bharatu Mardi Hadji (Polairud Polda Malut Officer)
     • Fadli M Malagapi (Rescuer)
     • M Rizki Esa (Rescuer)
4. Who survived the explosion?
   • The following individuals survived the explosion:
     • M Syahran Laturua (Rescuer)
     • Bripka Irwan Idris (Polairud Polda Malut Officer)
     • Bripda Putra Nusantara Rustam (Polairud Polda Malut Officer)
     • Hamja Djirun (Rescuer)
     • Darmanto Rauf (Rescuer)
     • Ryan Azur Sakti Ali (Rescuer)
     • Maretang (Rescuer)
5. Who is the missing journalist?
   • The missing journalist is Sahril Helmi, a reporter for Metro TV.
6. What caused the explosion?
   • The exact cause of the explosion is still under investigation. The speedboat had reportedly suffered an engine failure before the explosion occurred, but the cause remains unclear as the survivors are still in a state of trauma.
7. What actions are being taken to locate the missing journalist?
   • Authorities are continuing their efforts to locate Sahril Helmi, the missing journalist. Search and rescue teams are actively involved in the search.
8. Was the speedboat in good condition for the mission?
   • According to Iwan Ramdani, the head of Basarnas Ternate, the speedboat was in good condition and deemed suitable for the mission at the time of the explosion.
9. What organizations are involved in the rescue efforts?
   • Basarnas Ternate, Polairud, KUPP, and the Cantika vessel have all been involved in assisting the victims and supporting the search for the missing journalist.
10. What is the current status of the investigation?
    • The investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the factors that led to the tragedy.

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