Indonesia intensifies search for more than 120 missing after ferry capsizes in Java Sea
Summary
Indonesian authorities are searching for over 120 people missing after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized in the Java Sea. The ferry was carrying more than 240 people when it overturned in rough seas, killing at least six.Key Facts
- The Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized in the Java Sea near Masalembo waters.
- The ferry was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin on Borneo island.
- At least six people died, and 129 are still missing.
- The ferry had around 243 people onboard, including 213 passengers and 30 crew members.
- The ferry was carrying 89 vehicles along with passengers.
- Rescue teams deployed 17 ships, aircraft, underwater teams, and navy drones for the search.
- The ferry was built in Japan in 1987 and sold to Indonesia last year.
- Indonesian ferry accidents happen frequently due to weak safety enforcement in the country's many islands.
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