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Indonesia ferry Virgo Transport 8 capsizes in Java Sea
The passenger ferry Virgo Transport 8 capsized in the Java Sea during severe weather, resulting in at least six deaths and leaving approximately 130 people missing. The vessel was traveling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, when it lost contact with its operator in the early hours of Sunday.
According to the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), the ship was carrying 243 people, including 213 passengers and 30 crew members. Rescue teams have successfully evacuated at least 107 to 108 survivors. The search operation involves over 600 personnel, 17 ships (including navy vessels), five aircraft, and the use of divers and underwater drones.
Search efforts have been significantly hindered by rough sea conditions, with waves reported to reach between 2 and 3 meters. Local rescue chief I Putu Sudayana noted that the high waves make the operation extremely risky even for 40-meter Basarnas vessels. The shipwreck has been located at a depth of approximately 30 meters, though the hull has reportedly shifted about 1.6 nautical miles westward due to strong currents.
Entities
Banjarmasin · Basarnas · Dudy Purwagandhi · I Putu Sudayana · Java Sea · PT Virgo Yoel Rihi · Surabaya · Virgo Transport 8 · Virgo Transport 8
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- [● 11 SOURCES] The vessel was carrying approximately 243 people.
- [● 24 SOURCES] The ferry Virgo Transport 8 lost contact around 01:00 local time. expedientesinico.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] The vessel's last known position was in the Java Sea, approximately 148 kilometers from Banjarmasin. expedientesinico.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] Reports indicate that approximately 115 people have been rescued and are safe.
- [● 22 SOURCES] The crew reported encountering adverse weather conditions before contact was lost. expedientesinico.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] One person has been reported dead following the incident.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Virgo Transport 8 is an 8,540 GT Ro-Ro passenger vessel.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities have rescued 115 people.
- [● 3 SOURCES] One person has been confirmed dead.
- [● 15 SOURCES] The vessel was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan. expedientesinico.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The captain reported at approximately 02:00 on Sunday that the vessel had taken a dangerous tilt.
- [● 26 SOURCES] The missing vessel is identified as the Virgo Transport 8. expedientesinico.com