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Indonesian ferry disappearance in Java Sea

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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.~~ 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.

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