An Indonesian ferry sank off the coast of Java Island, resulting in six confirmed deaths. Officials have rescued over a hundred victims, but more than 120 remain missing. Tags: Indonesian ferry sinking, rescue operation, Java Island, casualties, missing persons
Indonesian rescue officials disclosed that the ferry "Virgo Transport 8" sank while traveling between Java and Borneo islands after encountering severe weather on Sunday, 13 Sep 2026 GMT+7. At least six people have died, and 129 remain missing. Tags: ferry accident, Virgo Transport 8, severe weather, Indonesia, casualties
The vessel carried 213 passengers and 30 crew members. Contact with the ship's owner company was lost around 02:00 on Sunday after departing from Surabaya city in East Java province. Tags: passengers, crew, Surabaya, East Java, lost contact
Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) reported the latest updates: six deaths confirmed, one additional survivor found, raising the total rescued to 108. Another 129 people remain missing. Tags: Basarnas, rescue updates, survivors, fatalities, missing persons
AFP reporters noted the first rescue vessel carrying survivors arrived at the port of Banjarmasin city, located on Borneo's southern coast, before evening. Some survivors were carried on stretchers into waiting ambulances, while others used wheelchairs or required assistance walking. Tags: Banjarmasin, rescue arrival, survivor care, ambulance, Borneo
Indonesian Minister of Transportation Dudi Purwakanadi held a press conference in Banjarmasin stating, "Based on aerial surveys by helicopter, the ship capsized but has not sunk as of 15:00. The vessel remains overturned but afloat." Tags: Transportation Minister, Dudi Purwakanadi, aerial survey, capsized ferry, status update
Earlier, local search and rescue team leader I Putu Sudayana told AFP that the ship’s captain reported the vessel was "tilting" before communication was lost. Tags: captain report, vessel tilting, communication lost, local rescue leader
Sudayana also told reporters that rescuers must brave waves up to 2.5 meters high to reach the ferry. "It is extremely dangerous for all boats, including our own 40-meter Basarnas vessel, which is at high risk," he said. Tags: rescue challenges, high waves, Basarnas vessel, maritime danger
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