Rescuers plan to right ship capsized in Java Sea
The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 243 people on a 20-hour voyage from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan when it capsized in bad weather early on Sunday. Six people died and 108 survived the incident, tallies that have not changed since Sunday.
A passenger ship, the Virgo Transport 8, capsized in the Java Sea on Sunday, leaving 129 people missing and six dead. The remaining 108 survivors are the subject of ongoing rescue efforts. Persistent strong currents and large waves have hindered underwater search operations. The National Rescue Agency and the Indonesian Navy are assessing the possibility of righting the capsized ship, a process that could take up to 24 hours.
An underwater search began on Wednesday but was halted due to strong currents. The ship, carrying 243 people, was en route from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan when it capsized.
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