However, when they arrived in Cilacap and were examined, there were 13 crew members from Philippines who were positive for Covid-19.

It is known that they were foreigners from Philippines who brought refined sugar from India on April 14, 2021 and arrived in Cilacap, namely April 25, 2021 at 16.00 WIB.

When crew was examined, crew looked healthy and fit, but when tested for antigen 3 out of 20 were detected to be exposed to Covid-19.

Meanwhile, from PCR examination results received on April 26, 2021 at 17.14 WIB, Regional Secretary (Sekda) of Cilacap Regency said that results were positive for Covid-19.

“On April 28, 2021, Boarding Officer of KKP Class II-1 Cilacap took genome samples from three crew members who were confirmed positive to be sent to Balitbangkes of Indonesian Ministry of Health,” said Farid Ma’ruf.

On April 30 to May 4, 2021 crew of foreign-flagged ship was evacuated to Cilacap Regional Hospital and a PCR examination was carried out in stages on them.

The festival is planned to last for 3 days, starting from September 27-29, 2019. With center of activity in ex 405 Cilacap Battalion Field. And taking route to Cilacap Square and Teluk Penyu Beach.

This routine agenda in Cilacap Regency, was formerly called “Alms of Sea Ceremony”. But this year it will be packaged in an event titled “Fishermen Festival”. The name change was carried out in order to reduce turmoil arising among community as last year.

Head of Cilacap Regency Sports and Tourism Agency (Disporapar), Heroe Harjanto said. The series of events will take place on September 27-29, 2019. Such as traditional fishing ceremonies, Central Java Culinary and Herbal Festivals, and Entertainment Stage.

“Usually in Pendopo, this year implementation is in Battalion 405 Field. As usual in this traditional ceremony, there is a handover of Jolen. The route continues towards Alun-Alun, turn left toward Turtle Bay.” said Heroe, Thursday (5/9/2019).

This festival will be participated by 35 regencies and cities in Central Java. In addition, a declaration of herbal medicine and mass herbal medicine. With an estimated 1000 participants will be held.

In addition, this festival will be filled with a community entertainment stage. With presence of Maestro campursari “Didi Kempot” which adds to lively activities.

The background of this festival, is nothing. But a form of cultural preservation efforts and display local wisdom in Cilacap. So that cultural symbols are not eroded by times.

With this event, it is expected to attract tourists both local and outside tourists to come to Cilacap. And revive stretching of tourism which had collapsed due to negative issues.

Widarapayung Beach or WP is in addition to having beauty it is also a Tourism Destination that has been designated as a Tourism Village through Regents Regulations (Perbup) Cilacap.

This beach is classified as having large waves so it is suitable if used as a place for surfing or surfing.

Recently Ministry of Tourism through Chairman of Maritime Tourism Acceleration Team Indroyono Soesilo said that. He said he accepted proposal regarding beaches in Cilacap, but only WP Beach fulfilled requirements.

“Of many proposed beaches in Cilacap Regency, only Widarapayung meets requirements to become a place to surf. The waves of beach also meet standards, “he said while attending Surfing Tourism Development Workshop, at Fave Hotel Cilacap, Wednesday, July 3 yesterday.

He also conveyed that for problem of Access, Transportation using Aircraft and Trains could also. Facilities like hotel are also easy and close. So Ministry of Tourism highly recommends Widarapayung Beach, and to popularize surfing activity, it will be encouraged by holding an Event.

“Kemenpar is ready to surge Surfing in Widarapayung Beach. “November 2019 will be held Surfing Competition Competition (Widarapayung Surfing Competition 2019),” he said.

In fact Ministry of Defense was not half-hearted in Festival, it had contacted and collaborated with Asia Surf Competition (ASC).

The rest, Indroyono explained. The local community is ready if there will be surfing clubs on Widarapayung Beach. Likewise related to Safety, there has also been a Lifeguard.

“The community and security are in place, so this is good, only infrastructure must be considered. The lights in this coastal area must be installed for lighting. Besides that, for community and surfers to feel comfortable, a shower can be made, “explained Indroyono.

According to Coordinator of Basarnas Pos Sar Cilacap Mulwahyono, incident occurred when 3 fishermen in one boat were going home from fishing.

“But when they got to beach arch, their boat was hit by waves. This incident caused two fishermen to disappear and are still in search, while 1 other passenger survived,” Mul said.

Furthermore, Mulwahyono explained that two missing Fishermen were related. Namely named Seno (28), a resident of Jalan Tupai RT 03 RW 14, Mertasinga Village, North Cilacap District.

“The other 1 missing was Maryono (40), a resident of Brebeg Village RT 04 RW 06, Jeruklegi District, Cilacap Regency,” Mulwahyono said.

Known, BMKG Cilacap has given a circular about potential of high waves in southern waters of Java (Cilacap, Kebumen, Purworejo, Jogja).

In its release Saturday 14 September 2019 morning, BMKG Cilacap stated that. The potential for high waves is 4 to 6 meters.

BMKG has also warned people and residents who live on coast and fishermen to be careful and do not go to sea starting from Saturday 14 to Tuesday 17 September 2019.