# Indonesian ferry disappearance in Java Sea > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-ferry-disappearance-in-java-sea > Updated: 2026-09-13T05:49:00.000Z. Sources: 113. Developments: 2. On September 13, 2026, the Indonesian passenger ferry Virgo Transport 8 lost contact in the Java Sea while traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. The vessel, carrying approximately 243 people (213 passengers and 30 crew), was reportedly encountering severe storm conditions when it disappeared from radar. Search and rescue operations have been launched, coordinated from Borneo. While initial reports from the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) indicated that 103 people had been evacuated, local media in Banjarmasin reported that as many as 115 individuals have been saved. Vessels involved in the evacuation include the TB Mauhaw IX, TB TCP, and MV Haida, alongside the KN SAR Laksmana and KRI Nala. Rescue efforts have faced challenges due to high sea waves reaching 2 to 2.5 meters. At least one death has been confirmed involving a passenger who died after being rescued. As of the latest updates, an estimated 125 to 140 people remain missing. A large-scale operation involving the Indonesian Navy, local maritime agencies, and multiple helicopters continues to search the area near the ship’s last known position, located roughly 80 to 92 nautical miles from the Basirih SAR pier in Banjarmasin. I Putu Sudayana, head of local rescue services, stated that teams are making maximum efforts to save victims. ## Claims - The ship was carrying at least 243 passengers and crew. (disputed by 20 sources) - At least 125 people are missing following the loss of contact with the Virgo Transport 8. (disputed by 4 sources) - 102 people have been rescued from the ship. (disputed by 4 sources) - As of 12:00 WITA, 103 passengers have been successfully evacuated. (disputed by 4 sources) - There were 213 passengers and 30 crew members on board. (disputed by 3 sources) - Approximately 140 people remain missing. (disputed) - The missing vessel is identified as the Virgo Transport 8. (corroborated by 26 sources) - The crew reported encountering adverse weather conditions before contact was lost. (corroborated by 22 sources) - The vessel was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan. (corroborated by 15 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Indonesia ferry disappears in Java Sea storm with many missing A ferry with 243 people on board disappeared in a storm in the Java Sea while traveling from Java to Borneo. Dozens are missing, and rescue operations are ongoing in Indonesia. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-ferry-disappears-in-java-sea-storm-with-many-missing ### 2026-09-13: Virgo Transport 8 ferry lost contact in Java Sea; 103 rescued Indonesian rescue teams have evacuated 103 people and confirmed one death after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry lost contact in the Java Sea due to severe weather. Search operations for remaining passengers are on. 110 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-launches-search-for-ferry-with-240-people-after-loss-of-contact --- Cite as: Indonesian ferry disappearance in Java Sea. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-ferry-disappearance-in-java-sea