TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

Tidal wave destroys 15 fishing vessels in Lampung

News Desk (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Tue, May 29, 2018

Share This Article

Change Size

Tidal wave destroys 15 fishing vessels in Lampung All of the vessels were anchored off Kuripan and Muara Indah beaches at the time of the incident. (Shutterstock/-)

A 4-meter high tidal wave hit Kotaagung regency, Lampung, and destroyed 15 fishing vessels on Tuesday.

National Fisherman Association (HNSI) chairman Aris Munandar said his team was still assessing the damage caused by the tidal wave.

All of the vessels were anchored off Kuripan and Muara Indah beaches at the time of the incident. According to Aris, the financial loss for each vessel could reach up to Rp 50 million (US$3,563).

“Some of the destroyed fishing vessels were made of wood, while others were carbon fiber boats. We don't know the total financial cost yet because we are still collecting data on the destroyed vessels,” Aris said on Tuesday as quoted by tribunnews.com.

“We will ask the Tanggamus regent and Lampung Marine and Fishery Agency's support to assist us,” he added. (dpk)

 

{

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.