Indonesian passenger ship with 243 onboard loses contact; one dies, 103 evacuated: What we know so far
According to the latest reports, the rescue agency said some 103 people were evacuated from the Indonesian ship earlier reported missing at sea. The search is on for the remaining 140 people from Indonesia passenger ship, an official said.
Indonesian authorities initiated a search operation on Sunday after losing contact with a passenger vessel, the Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 people in the Java Sea, officials announced. The ship, which was en route from East Java to South Kalimantan province, lost contact with its shipping company early on Sunday. I Putu Sudayana, head of the Search and Rescue Office, reported the incident via a video briefing.
The rescue agency stated that 103 people were evacuated, with one succumbing to their injuries, while the vessel's last known position was approximately 150 kilometers from its destination, Banjarmasin pier in South Kalimantan. The search and rescue operation was intensified due to the large number of passengers and crew on board.
Authorities are working in coordination with maritime agencies and monitoring weather conditions to ensure a swift and safe resolution.
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