Indonesia Rescuers Search for 130 People After Ferry Sinks The Java Sea has claimed another victim, as a passenger ferry carrying over 240 people sank in rough weather on Sunday morning.
The Virgo Transport 8 was en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin when it vanished into the darkness. The incident has left six dead and 130 missing.
Indonesia's reliance on ferries is driven by both economics and geography. With more than 17,000 islands to navigate, sea travel provides a vital lifeline for many communities.