The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry sank shortly after leaving East Java's Ketapang port, carrying 65 individuals including passengers and crew. The vessel was en route to Bali's Gilimanuk port. Two bodies have been recovered, and 20 people were rescued, many of whom were found unconscious after drifting in rough seas. Rescue operations involve nine boats combating challenging conditions, with wave heights reaching up to two meters. Ferry accidents are common in Indonesia due to the extensive use of ferries and lapses in safety regulations.
The ferry KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank nearly 30 minutes after departing from East Java's Ketapang port, leading to the search for 43 missing persons.
Rescue efforts have involved nine boats working through challenging conditions, with waves reaching 2 meters high, as they search for anyone unaccounted for.
Only 20 individuals were rescued, many suffering from unconsciousness after spending hours drifting in rough seas; tragically, two bodies were recovered.
Ferry accidents are frequent in Indonesia, where the need for transport across its 17,000 islands often results in safety regulations being overlooked.
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