One dead, 102 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea
A passenger ferry traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin has capsized in the Java Sea during bad weather. While 107 people have been rescued and six confirmed dead, over 100 passengers remain missing as search operations continue.
Why it matters
This incident underscores persistent maritime safety concerns in Indonesia, where ferries are a primary mode of transport for the archipelago.
Figure caption, Watch: Resuers evacuate passengers after Indonesian ferry capsizes
Six people have died and 107 have been rescued from a capsized Indonesian passenger ferry in the Java Sea, authorities have said.
Another 130 people are still missing after contact was lost with the Virgo Transport8 ship, as it encountered bad weather.
The ferry was travelling from Surabaya to the South Kalimantan city of Banjarmasin and was last reported to be about 150km (93 miles) south of Banjarmasin around 02:00 on Sunday (18:00 GMT on Saturday).
Ships and a helicopter have been deployed to the scene, with 280 personnel taking part in a search and rescue operation. All vessels in the area of the Java Sea have been alerted to report any signs of passengers.
Image source, Indonesian Navy Image caption, The capsized ship was pictured at sea by the Indonesian military involved in the search and rescue operation
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