Indonesia passenger vessel with 243 people reported missing, agency says
· World · The Hindu, India Today, Bernama
An Indonesian passenger vessel, the Virgo Transport 8, has been reported missing after losing contact in the Java Sea. The ship was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan when it disappeared early on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Search and rescue authorities confirmed that 243 people were on board at the time of the incident. Officials stated that the vessel encountered bad weather prior to the loss of communication. Rescue teams have been deployed to the ship's last known position to initiate recovery efforts.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in Indonesia's maritime transport sector, where ferries serve as a critical but often high-risk mode of travel for millions.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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