Indonesian ferry Virgo Transport 8 disappears en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin
The ferry Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 passengers, lost contact while sailing from Surabaya to Banjarmasin, prompting a search operation.
The passenger vessel Virgo Transport 8 left Surabaya in East Java with 243 people aboard, bound for Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan. Communication with the ship stopped while it was sailing across the Java Sea. The last known position was reported to be roughly 148 km off the Banjarmasin pier. Indonesian rescue teams have been deployed to the area to search for the missing vessel. Authorities continue to coordinate the effort as the search proceeds.
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Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks faced by travelers on Indonesia's heavily used maritime routes.
How this story developed
- Sep 12 Indonesian ferry Virgo Transport 8 disappears en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin
- Sep 13 Rescue teams have been dispatched to the last reported position.
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