Ferry Disaster in Indonesian Waters | Charlotte News

A ferry carrying passengers and vehicles capsized in rough seas between East Java and South Kalimantan, with waves up to three meters high and the vessel listing before overturning. The captain issued a distress call, prompting an immediate rescue response involving multiple vessels and personnel. By Sunday afternoon, 102 people were rescued and one body recovered. The Japanese-built Virgo Transport 8 underscores the perilous reality of ferry travel across Indonesia’s vast archipelago — where maritime disasters remain tragically common due to weak safety enforcement. This incident follows a string of recent tragedies, including a Bali ferry fire last month, another off Java, and a devastating Philippine ferry blaze just four days prior that killed 76. 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.wsoctv.com/news/search-underway/AQ2WFCO4RMY2VNCYQNNGTHSU44/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/82beb3f0b0ba6a44 Report issues to [email protected].