{
  "id": 7102797,
  "title": "Indonesia says six killed, 130 missing after ferry capsizes off Java",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/indonesia-says-six-killed-130-missing-after-ferry-capsizes-off-java-7102797",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T10:53:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/13/indonesia-says-six-killed-130-missing-after-ferry-capsizes-off-java"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indonesia reported that six individuals lost their lives and 130 others were still missing following a ferry accident off the coast of Java. The Virgo Transport 8, en route between Java and Borneo, capsized due to severe weather conditions. The ship, carrying 243 passengers and crew members, initially lost contact with its shipping company early Sunday after departing from Surabaya in East Java.\n\nBangkalan-based search and rescue agency Basarnas confirmed that six people had died, while 130 remained unaccounted for. A total of 107 people had been rescued. The ship had 213 passengers and 30 crew members on board, according to Basarnas. Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that the vessel capsized but did not sink at the time of information received.\n\nRescue efforts faced challenging conditions as waves reached up to 2.5 meters in height. The risk was particularly high for the 40-meter-long vessel, as acknowledged by local search and rescue chief I Putu Sudayana. The ship's last known location was in the Java Sea, approximately 150 kilometers from its destination.\n\nThe Banjarmasin Sea Port Authority, under Heri Purwanto, emphasized that the safety of all individuals on board remained their top priority. A command center had been established at the Banjarmasin port, with paramedics and ambulances available for immediate assistance. Relatives and friends of the passengers had gathered at the command post to receive updates on their loved ones.",
  "summary": "The Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 passengers and crew, had lost contact with its shipping company early on Sunday after departing from Surabaya in East Java.",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Indonesia says six killed, 130 missing after ferry capsizes off Java",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/indonesia-says-six-killed-130-missing-after-ferry-capsizes-off-java-7102092",
        "published": "2026-09-13T04:05:32.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Indonesia says six killed, 130 missing after ferry capsizes off Java",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/indonesia-says-six-killed-130-missing-after-ferry-capsizes-off-java-7101805",
        "published": "2026-09-13T10:53:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Indonesia says six killed, 130 missing after ferry capsizes off Java",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/indonesia-says-six-killed-130-missing-after-ferry-capsizes-off-java",
        "published": "2026-09-13T11:26:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "At least 129 missing, 6 dead after ferry overturns in Indonesia’s Java sea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/at-least-129-missing-6-dead-after-ferry-overturns-in-indonesias-java",
        "published": "2026-09-13T15:18:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Rescuers search for 130 after Indonesia ferry capsizes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/rescuers-search-for-130-after-indonesia-ferry-capsizes",
        "published": "2026-09-13T22:10:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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