Ferry carrying 65 people sinks near Bali, Indonesia; dozens still missing
- The ferry KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank off Ketapang, Indonesia, on July 3, 2025, while en route to Bali.
- The vessel sank about 25 minutes after departing Banyuwangi port amid reported bad weather conditions.
- The ferry carried 53 passengers, 12 crew, and 22 vehicles including 14 trucks, with four survivors rescued using a lifeboat.
- Local authorities confirmed 4 people died, 23 were rescued, and at least 38 remained missing as rescue efforts continued.
- The incident highlights Indonesia's frequent marine accidents, often linked to lax safety standards and challenging weather in its archipelago.
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Indonesia suspends search for 30 missing after ferry sinks near Bali
Indonesian rescuers on Thursday temporarily halted a search for 30 people still missing after a ferry carrying 65 people sank near the island of Bali with the loss of six lives, the national search and rescue agency said.
What started as a dream trip to Indonesia turned into a terrifying ordeal on the open sea for Wilbert van Haneghem (54) and his partner Marjan. He survived in the high waves for forty-seven hours.
Before Bali the search for survivors continues. Dozens of people are missing after a ferry accident near the holiday island. The rescue teams fight against time, violent winds and high waves.
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