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Indonesia ferry fire disaster – audit and investigation

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Following the 2 August 2026 fire on the passenger ferry KMP Mutiara Sentosa II off Madura Island, which killed five people, authorities have transitioned from active rescue to formal investigation and auditing. The tragedy revealed that the five fatalities were children who were not listed on the ship’s passenger manifest. PT Atosim Lampung Pelayaran branch manager Ferdinan Pondang stated, “Daftar anak itu memang tidak didaftarkan oleh si pembeli tiket ini kepada kami. Jadi, anak yang lima itu tidak termasuk manifes.” On 9 August, Basarnas officially ended active monitoring of the incident site, reporting no further signs of victims or the vessel after seven days of operations. Final manifest data confirmed that 233 of the 238 people on board survived. The Ministry of Transportation has initiated a comprehensive audit of the Safety Management System used by the ~~operator, PT Atosim Lampung Pelayaran,~~ operator to ensure compliance with safety standards. This ~~audit~~ proceeds alongside an official investigation into the cause of the fire by the National Committee for Transportation Safety (KNKT). On 9 19 August, ~~Basarnas officially ended active monitoring~~ Commission V of the ~~incident site, reporting no further signs~~ Indonesian House of ~~victims or~~ Representatives (DPR RI) held a working meeting with the ~~vessel after seven days of operations. Final manifest data confirmed that 233~~ Ministry of Transportation, Basarnas, and the ~~238 people on board survived. Community representatives have~~ Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). Lawmakers, including Danang Wicaksana Sulistya, called for a ~~thorough investigation~~ maritime safety overhaul, urging increased oversight of sea transportation, ship seaworthiness, and stricter adherence to safety procedures by operators to prevent future ~~maritime tragedies.~~ disasters.

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