Correspondence
WhatsApp messages sent to the contact number for PT Puncak Jaya Samudra.
The messages said: "I am looking into the case of the crew members who worked on the Han Rong 368 in 2020. 1) Can you explain whether these crew members were taken off the ship when they asked to be taken off? 2) Can you explain why there are videos online saying they are trapped on the ship?"
The agency replied that it was midnight there and that they would provide information the following day.
The Outlaw Ocean Project said: "I am looking into the case of the crew members who worked on the Han Rong 368 in 2020. 1) Can you explain whether these crew members were taken off the ship when they asked to be taken off? 2) Can you explain why there are videos online saying they are trapped on the ship?"
The agency replied: Okay, tomorrow I will present the data and facts. May I know where you currently live?
The Outlaw Ocean Project said: "I am a researcher for a U.S.-based journalism organization that reports on human rights and labor abuses at sea (theoutlawocean.com). United States"
The agency replied: "I am very happy that we can provide objective and balanced data for the common good."