Basarnas: Search Continues for 71 Missing Virgo Transport 8 Victims
A total of 172 of the 243 victims of the Virgo Transport 8 passenger ship accident have been found.
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) in Indonesia is continuing its search efforts for 71 missing victims of the KM Virgo Transport 8 passenger ship accident in the Java Sea. As of Saturday, September 26, 2026, 172 out of the 243 victims have been found, with 108 people in safe condition and 64 in critical condition. The search operations are ongoing, with the Combined SAR Team strengthening coordination and synergy in their efforts.
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