Basarnas Prepares Virgo Transport 8 Salvage Operation with Hong Kong, US Experts
Basarnas prepares a salvage operation for Virgo Transport 8 with experts from Hong Kong, the US and Indonesia as bad weather hampers underwater search
Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency, Basarnas, is preparing a salvage operation to recover the KM Virgo Transport 8, which capsized in the Java Sea on September 13, 2026. The multinational team, including experts from Hong Kong, the United States, and Indonesia, will assess the vessel's condition to determine the necessary steps and equipment for the operation.
Basarnas Head Mohammad Syafii stated that the salvage process could take around 24 hours if conditions permit, but may extend if challenges arise. As of September 16, 2026, 114 victims have been found, with 129 people still missing from the 243 people on board the vessel.
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