The Indonesian Consulate in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, is still investigating the official report from local authorities regarding the shooting incident on a fishing boat from Merauke which resulted in the captain being injured.
According to Alexander, the report is expected to explain the chronology of the incident, including alleged violations committed by the ship and its crew.
He said the ship's captain, Ma'arifuddin Dhuhri, was still undergoing treatment at Daru Hospital and his condition was stable.
Alexander admitted that he had visited the victim but the visiting time granted by local authorities was limited so the conversation could not last long.
In addition, the Indonesian Consulate has not yet had the opportunity to meet with the crew members who are still on board the ship docked at Daru Port.
He hopes that the Western Province authorities will immediately submit an official report so that the Indonesian Consulate can find out the condition of all crew members and obtain an explanation regarding the basis for action against the fishing vessel.
Alexander said his party was still waiting for the report as a basis for obtaining complete information regarding the handling of the incident involving the fishing boat from Merauke.
