Improving Rescue Capabilities, UT Group Held Compound Exercises Water Assist

Compound Exercises Water Assist was attended by the UT Group Emergency Response Team at Lake Sunter, North Jakarta.

Jakarta, July 9th,2023 – To improve water rescue capabilities during emergencies, PT United Tractors Tbk (UT) Group held a compound exercises water assist at Danau Sunter, North Jakarta. This exercise was attended by representatives of  UT Group’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) to increase operational effectiveness and strengthen cooperation with related parties in dealing with disasters in water areas.

Handling emergency problems is very important, especially ERT from the UT Group must be competent in assisting. On the other hand, this compound exercise is a form of UT Group’s efforts to be alert to emergency conditions and a form of implementation of the Astra Security Management System (ASMS) TOP 6 Security Networking dan TOP 7 Security Protection.

This compound exercise is a form of UT Group’s commitment to continue delivering positive contributions to the community by assisting victims who experience water accidents in rivers and seas. In addition, this activity is also a form of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) implementation aspects in the Company’s operational areas.

“This training activity was carried out by the UT Group ERT Team to share knowledge and skills of ERT members. Through this training, UT Group will always consistently contribute to society by providing assistance when a disaster occurs quickly and accurately,” said Head of Corporate Governance and Sustainability Sara K. Loebis.

The situation during a water rescue exercise.

The material presented in this activity consisted of two categories. First, the primary material held online discussed emergency communications, essential water assistance, equipment, water hazards, and the attitude of the rescue team. Then, the second material is carried out offline by directly practicing water rescue equipment such as rubber boats and outboard motor engines and water rescue techniques by transferring victims via boat.

This series of activities was carried out offline through two sessions, namely on 26/06/2023 and 09/07/2023 which began with a sharing session by the Astra rescue team to the UT Group rescue team regarding boat operation, using oars and outboard motors, as well as explanations regarding rescue victims in the water using the reach, throw, row, go and carry (RTRGT) technique. After that, it was followed by a warm-up, group division by three coaches, and hands-on practice according to the coach’s directions for each group.

The UT Group who participated in this activity consisted of 50 representatives from PT Pamapersada Nusantara (PAMA), PT Traktor Nusantara, PT United Tractors Pandu Engineering (UTPE), PT Acset Indonusa Tbk (ACST), PT Bina Pertiwi, and PT Mitra Bakti United. Tractors. Through this activity, the UT Group will make maximum efforts to provide benefits for the community’s safety in a sustainable manner.

United Tractors’ Overview

PT United Tractors Tbk (UT) which is known as the largest heavy equipment distributor in Indonesia has been established since 1972. Currently, UT has grown and has six business pillars, namely Construction Machinery, Mining Contracting, Coal Mining, Gold Mining, Construction Industry, and Energy. As its contributions to the achievement of Sustainable Development targets (SDGs). UT consistently carries out activities to uphold sustainability.

ESG United Tractors

As a world-class heavy equipment, mining and energy company with more than 50 years of experience in Indonesia, UT is committed to presenting a sustainable future for Indonesia through the effective application of ESG principles by paying attention to the environment, having a good impact on society, and upholding good corporate governance. good corporate governance at all levels of its business operations, as well as optimizing its competencies, expertise, and strategic assets to bring added value to all stakeholders and the Indonesian people.