Ferry Capsizes in Java Sea | Belfast News

Over 129 people are still missing after a ferry capsized in the Java Sea, sparking a massive rescue operation with 17 ships, aircraft, and hundreds of personnel deployed. The Virgo Transport 8, carrying over 240 passengers, reportedly overturned amid 10-foot waves while battling rough seas between Surabaya and Banjarmasin. Survivors described an overcrowded vessel with passengers sleeping in hallways and sudden listing—possibly due to uneven vehicle loading—and panic ensued. Authorities are using underwater teams and thermal drones as they investigate the cause, amid concerns about lax safety enforcement in Indonesia’s ferry-heavy transport system. Hope remains for survivors as rescue efforts continue. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/search-continues-for-129-missing-after-ferry-capsizes-in-indonesia/a/161444288.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc589b7582713f86 Report issues to [email protected].