BASARNAS, Continuing to Improve
2018年7月11日 - 3:35PM
JCN Newswire
Known as the world's largest archipelagic state, Indonesia has
coastline reaching 99,095 KM, and is blessed with many unique
resources and a beautiful natural wealth spanning phenomenal
panoramas, god-given coral reefs, and long, exotic rivers, active
volcanoes to vast oceans, abundantly covering the country from
Sabang to Merauke.
Apart from being the world's largest archipelago state, Indonesia
is also strategically located between two continents and two
oceans, placing it on the cross-spot of the busiest flight and
shipping routes. Even though the technological advances have
fortified the transportation, it will always pose risks.
This challenge will continue to grow alongside the modes of
transportation development which makes the mobility of people and
goods increase over time. To cope with the accident risk getting
higher, the National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) is
committed to safeguarding Indonesia as a flight- and
shipping-friendly country.
The Air Asia crash sometimes ago, the recent sinking of MV Sinar
Bangun and MV Lestari Maju as well as other domestic accidents have
opened up our eyes regarding how important and crucial the role of
BASARNAS to minimize the accident fatalities.
With the ultimate responsibility for the safety of its citizens
during times of natural disaster, the Government of Indonesia
deploys and relies on BASARNAS. BASARNAS plays a critical role
during all periods of disaster, conducting effective SAR operations
efficiently, safely and securely, anytime and anywhere. BASARNAS
will be at the forefront of any ongoing natural disaster, saving
lives and preventing more loss.
The organization, which currently has 38 Offices as well as 77
Search and Rescue Stations nationwide, has made numerous
achievements
Wall Street Journal (WSJ), a US-based media, praised Indonesia for
having a foremost search and rescue abilities among other Asian
countries. Greg Waldron, a foreign expert and the managing editor
of Flight Global aviation magazine for Asia as quoted by WSJ said
that the Basarnas ability is derived from its experience on the
previous plane crash and ferry accidents.
The familiarity to the complexity of Indonesian geographical
regions is one of the superior factors the Indonesian SAR team has.
With the existing 18,000 islands, Greg continued, BASARNAS has a
lot of experience in handling the plane and ship accidents and
natural disasters. Based on his records, the Indonesian SAR team
has been able to handle various ferry and plane accidents.
Meanwhile, the Head of the National Search and Rescue Agency
(Basarnas) Air Marshal M. Syaugi, S.Sos., M.M. stated that the
search and rescue operation success is not merely due to the
BASARNAS competency alone, but is the embodiment of the.
The search and rescue operation success determined by three
factors, namely speed, accuracy, and competencies or human
resources. "These three factors are the mandatories for all
personnel to be able to respond to the challenges of the search and
rescue service quickly, accurately, safely," said M. Syaugi.
Given the growing challenges, BASARNAS must be able and ready at
all times in providing search and rescue services to the needy
communities by continuing to improve the human resources
capabilities through continuous training. In addition, BASARNAS
empowerment is also done by increasing the availability of SAR
equipment. BASARNAS currently has various classes of rescue ships
and dozens of rescue boats. In addition to rescue ships and rescue
boats, BASARNAS' arsenal is also fitted with helicopters such as
the Eurocopter AS-365 N3+ (Dauphin), which are the main means of
initial operation based in Jakarta, Surabaya, and Tanjung
Pinang.
The existing equipment is currently still inadequate to reach the
vast territory of Indonesia. Therefore, SAR operations are still
heavily dependent on the other SAR potentials both government and
private institutions. With the increased responsibilities assumed
by Basarnas, it is expected that the fulfillment of SAR facilities
and infrastructure can be adequately implemented.
For further information, please contact the National Search and
Rescue Agency (Basarnas). Email: humas.basarnas@yahoo.com and
basarnas@gmail com
Source: National Agency of Search and Rescue
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