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Liputan6.com, Attack: A refueling barges aground in waters off Muara bunker Tengkurak, District Tirtayasa, Serang, Banten. Ship stranded since a week ago due to being hit by a tidal wave.

According to eyewitnesses, the size of 474 gross ton ship, owned by PT Natakusuma Abadi was stranded at night. Because of damage to boats and fishing nets, boat pulled to the side Tengkurak Estuary waters. Now the ship was taken hostage the fishermen who demanded compensation.

Until Tuesday (29 / 6), there has been no official statement from the owner of the ship and Pertamina. Above the ship is not found a single guard as well as the fuel load.

In the past week of bad weather continues to hit the waters of Banten. According to watchlist BGKB Bantam, wave height ever reached 3.5 meters with a wind speed reaches 7 knots or 15 kilometers per hour. This condition is considered dangerous for barges, fishing boats and fast boats. (WIL / Job)