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Indonesia continues search for at least 129 missing after ferry capsizes, 6 bodies recovered
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- A ferry carrying over 240 people overturned in rough seas in Indonesia’s Java Sea, leaving at least 129 passengers missing; 108 have been rescued and six bodies recovered so far.
- The ferry, Virgo Transport 8, was traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin when it encountered waves up to 3 meters, and the captain issued a distress call before the vessel capsized.
- Search and rescue operations involve multiple vessels, including navy ships and helicopters, focusing on the ferry’s last known position where it was found floating upside down.
- Relatives of passengers gathered anxiously at Banjarmasin port, while authorities continue efforts amid Indonesia’s frequent ferry accidents, often attributed to weak safety enforcement.
- The incident follows recent ferry disasters in the region, including fires in Indonesia and the Philippines, highlighting ongoing maritime safety challenges in Southeast Asia.
