When a medical emergency occurs on an island or at sea, reaching the right hospital may require more than a conventional road ambulance. A sea ambulance can provide an important connection between island communities and referral hospitals, particularly when transporting a patient requires a journey by sea.
Nusa Medica operates a dedicated medical evacuation vessel to support emergency response and inter-island patient transfers across Bali and the surrounding islands.
According to dr. I Gde Yudha Kurniawan, Operational Director of PT Nusa Medica Assistama, members of the public, village authorities, partner clinics, tourism businesses, and other organizations that require medical evacuation assistance can contact the Nusa Medica Call Center at +62 81 808 811 911.
The call center operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing medical evacuation requests to be coordinated at any time.
The Nusa Medica vessel is currently stationed at Bias Munjul Harbor in Nusa Ceningan. From this location, the team can coordinate medical evacuations and patient transfers based on the patient's condition, location, referral destination, and accessibility by sea.
Its coverage area includes Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida, Gili Trawangan, and Gili Air, as well as waters around Bali and nearby areas that can be safely reached by the vessel.
The vessel is operated by a three-person marine crew consisting of one captain, one crew member, and one chief engineer, who manage the vessel throughout each medical evacuation mission.
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The official sea ambulance specifications show that the fiberglass vessel measures 11.10 meters in length, 2.70 meters in width, and 1.10 meters in depth.
It is powered by three Yamaha engines with a combined output of 750 PK.
The vessel is also equipped with GPS for navigation and air conditioning for onboard comfort.
More importantly, its medical area is equipped to support patient care during transportation. Onboard medical equipment includes a ventilator, vital signs monitor, oxygen supply, stretcher, and other supporting medical equipment.
Certified doctors and nurses can accompany patients when medical assistance and monitoring are required throughout the journey.
A water ambulance can be particularly important when a patient on an island requires treatment that is not available locally and needs to be transferred to a hospital with more advanced medical facilities.
Cases requiring evacuation may include head trauma, fractures, severe diarrhea with dehydration, heart conditions, and other medical situations requiring further hospital treatment.
The Nusa Medica vessel was first used for a patient referral by medical personnel from Nusa Medica Clinic Nusa Lembongan. Dr. Shania Evingelinda and Nurse Insani accompanied a patient with a heart condition on a medical transfer from Nusa Lembongan to Padang Bai Harbor.
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According to dr. Yudha, the Sea Ambulance is not limited to docking at Padang Bai Harbor. Depending on the medical evacuation plan and operational requirements, the vessel can use different harbors across Bali.
These may include Sanur Harbor, Serangan Harbor, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, and other suitable harbors that can accommodate the vessel.
Dr. Yudha explained that the key requirement is to obtain the necessary clearance from the local Harbormaster (Syahbandar) and the required sailing authorization before the vessel operates on the planned route.
This flexibility allows the medical and operational teams to coordinate an appropriate harbor for each patient transfer based on the patient's referral destination, accessibility, and the required maritime clearances.
Medical evacuation by sea is not simply about moving a patient from one island to another. It is part of a wider referral process that connects the initial medical response with the next level of care.
For patients in island destinations such as Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida, and the Gili Islands, this connection becomes especially important when further examination or treatment is required at a hospital in Bali. The availability of onboard medical equipment and certified medical personnel allows patient care and monitoring to continue during the journey.
With flexible access to suitable harbors, the service can also be coordinated according to the patient’s referral destination and operational requirements. This makes the sea ambulance an important part of Nusa Medica’s medical evacuation network, bridging the distance between island-based healthcare and referral facilities on the mainland.(*)
How can I contact a sea ambulance in Bali?
Contact the Nusa Medica Call Center at +62 81 808 811 911. The call center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Where is the Nusa Medica ambulance vessel stationed?
The vessel is currently stationed at Bias Munjul Harbor in Nusa Ceningan.
Which areas are covered by the service?
The coverage area includes Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida, Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and waters around Bali and nearby areas that can be safely reached by the vessel.
Can medical personnel accompany the patient?
Yes. Certified doctors and nurses can accompany patients when medical monitoring and assistance are required during transportation.
Can the vessel dock at different harbors in Bali?
Yes. Depending on operational requirements and the necessary maritime clearance, the vessel can use harbors such as Sanur, Serangan, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, and other suitable locations.
