World · Malaysia Bureau
Death toll from Indonesian ferry sinking rises to 64
Rescuers have recovered 11 additional bodies from the Virgo Transport 8, which sank in the Java Sea, bringing the confirmed death toll to 64. Efforts continue to locate 71 people still reported missing following the maritime disaster.
LSN Malaysia ·
The death toll from the sinking of Indonesian ferry Virgo Transport 8 has climbed to 64 as recovery operations intensify in the Java Sea. Search and rescue teams recovered 11 bodies in recent efforts, adding to the mounting casualty count from the incident.
With 71 people still unaccounted for, maritime authorities have maintained extensive search operations across the affected waters. The recovery process has proven challenging given the vessel's submersion and sea conditions in the region.
The Virgo Transport 8 sank while operating in busy shipping lanes off Java, one of Indonesia's most populated islands. Authorities have not yet released detailed circumstances surrounding the incident or the vessel's passenger and crew manifest.
The disaster marks another tragic maritime incident in Indonesian waters, where ferry and cargo vessel operations remain critical for inter-island transport and commerce across the archipelago. Investigations into the cause of the sinking are expected to follow as recovery efforts continue.