World · Singapore Bureau
Indonesia launches recovery operation for capsized Java Sea vessel
Rescue teams have begun efforts to right a capsized ship in the Java Sea as the search continues for 129 missing passengers and crew members. The operation involves relocating the vessel to shallower waters before attempting to flip it upright.
LSN Singapore ·
Indonesian authorities have initiated a complex salvage operation aimed at recovering a capsized vessel in the Java Sea, with maritime officials working to relocate the ship to shallower seabed conditions as a precursor to righting the hull.
The multi-stage recovery effort comes as search and rescue teams continue combing the area for 129 individuals unaccounted for since the ship's capsizing. The operation represents a significant undertaking, requiring coordination among multiple agencies to safely move and eventually flip the heavy vessel.
According to officials overseeing the operation, the initial phase will focus on using specialized equipment to pull the ship toward waters of reduced depth. Once repositioned, teams will then attempt to right the vessel, a procedure that demands precise execution given the challenging marine conditions of the Java Sea.
The recovery timeline and any updates regarding the missing persons are expected to be released as the operation progresses. Indonesian maritime authorities have not disclosed further details about the capsizing incident or vessel specifications at this stage.