TEMPO.CO, Cilacap - Oil spill has covered up the waters of southern Nusakambangan Island, Cilacap on Thursday. The spill occurred near Cimiring Beach, around Pertamina's Refinery Unit Single Point Mooring (SPM).
The oil spill has stymied the activities of fishermen in Cilacap, who are in the midst of their harvest. "Pertamina must clean it up immediately. We can't catch fish like this," said Suyanto, a fisherman, on Thursday.
Suyanto hoped Pertamina would take serious action to prevent the spill from spreading. "This kind of thing often happens and we always become the victims," said Suyanto.
Pertamina RU IV Cilacap spokesperson Musriyadi has confirmed there is oil spill around SPM in southern Nusakambangan Island from a leakage during oil exploration. "It happened last night and was handled immediately," said Musriyadi.
He said the oil spill had been localized to keep it from reaching coastal areas. The state-run oil and gas firm is also keeping an eye on Cilacap's southern waters just in case the spill reaches the shore.
"There is also a team that monitors Cilacap southern coast to Serayu River and also from Serayu to Widarapayung. So far, the condition has been stable," he said.
Pertamina is still monitoring the area for fears that the oil spill might spread farther. "It seems to have been localized and handled," said Musriyadi.
ARIS ANDRIANTO
