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KM Virgo Transport 8 shipwreck: Victim ID and investigation

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Search and rescue operations for the KM Virgo Transport 8, which capsized in the Java Sea on September 13, 2026, have entered their 22nd day. As of October 4, 2026, 190 people have been accounted for, consisting of 108 survivors and 82 fatalities. The search continues for the remaining 53 individuals from the original manifest of 243. Basarnas has officially halted underwater diving ~~operations.~~ operations, as Basarnas Head Mohammad Syafii stated that diving is no longer effective ~~because~~ due to the changing condition of the victims' bodies ~~has changed, making recovery from within~~ and the ~~ship too difficult. The~~ unstable structure of the ~~vessel also makes diving dangerous for personnel. Consequently, the~~ vessel. The search focus has shifted to surface and land-based operations across the coastlines of South, Central, and West ~~Kalimantan, following reports of victims and debris being carried by currents.~~ Kalimantan. On the 22nd ~~day of the operation, search and rescue teams recovered~~ day, two additional bodies were recovered in the waters of Seruyan Regency, Central ~~Kalimantan. These remains were evacuated~~ Kalimantan, and moved to the TNI AL Kumai ~~Post for identification. Regarding identification efforts, the~~ Post. The Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team from the South Kalimantan Police has ~~successfully~~ identified 63 of the 80 bodies received at Bhayangkara Hospital in ~~Banjarmasin. Data indicates that the majority of the deceased are from East Java, including~~ Banjarmasin, with 28 identified ~~individuals. In response to the tragedy,~~ as being from East Java. PT Jasa Raharja and Jasaraharja Putera have disbursed Rp4.35 billion in compensation to 65 identified victims and their heirs. Basarnas has advised families at the port to seek accommodation or return home while victims undergo DVI processing. Regarding the investigation, police have detained four suspects: the ship’s captain, AY, ~~has been detained~~ and ~~named a suspect facing charges related to shipping laws and the criminal code. Police have named four suspects in connection with the incident.~~ three employees from PT Virgo Karya Shipping, identified as LBA (an agent), RH (Operational Manager), and YR (General Manager of the Surabaya branch). They face allegations of negligence or complicity under the Shipping ~~has announced plans to begin a salvage operation to lift~~ Law and the ~~vessel~~ Criminal Code. Investigators noted the probe may extend to corporate entities if evidence suggests involvement in ~~October 2026.~~ the accident.

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