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Indonesia Searches for 129 People Missing After Ferry Capsizes – WTOP News
Rescuers deployed aircraft, navy warships and divers as officials said the ferry was carrying about 240 people and was not overloaded.
- On Sunday, The Virgo Transport capsized in the Java Sea after departing Surabaya for Banjarmasin, leaving six dead and 129 missing from the 213 passengers and 30 crew aboard.
- Before losing contact, the crew reported experiencing bad weather and listing; lax safety standards and unpredictable weather are recurring challenges across Indonesia.
- Rescuers saved at least 108 people, while search teams deployed five aircraft and 17 vessels across six sectors, with National search and rescue agency chief Mohammad Syafii prioritizing the location of floating victims.
- Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated in a Monday press conference that the ferry was not overloaded, operating below its maximum capacity of 500 people.
- With the wreck located, divers and underwater drones are searching for remaining victims, as Syafii expressed hope that missing individuals might be found in safe condition.
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Indonesia searches for 129 people missing after ferry capsizes – WTOP News
BANJARMASIN, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities intensified on Monday a search for dozens of people missing after a ferry overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea previous day. At least six passengers were killed and 129 people are still missing. The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying more than 240 people when its captain issued...
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