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03-07-2025
A ferry traveling from Banyuwangi, Java to Bali sank late Wednesday, leaving at least four dead and dozens missing. Of the 65 people onboard (53 passengers, 12 crew), 31 have been rescued as search efforts continue. The operator reported engine trouble before the sinking, while officials cited bad weather as a possible cause. President Prabowo Subianto, currently in Saudi Arabia, has ordered an emergency response. The busy Java–Bali route is prone to marine accidents amid longstanding safety enforcement concerns.
Entities: Bali, Banyuwangi, Java, Prabowo Subianto, ferry sinking • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-07-2025
A ferry carrying 53 passengers, 12 crew, and 22 vehicles sank late Wednesday shortly after departing Ketapang port in East Java for Bali’s Gilimanuk. As of Thursday morning, four bodies had been recovered, 29 people rescued—many found unconscious after hours in rough seas—and 32 remained missing. Nine vessels, along with local fishers, were searching amid improving weather and sea conditions. Authorities said the ferry lost radio contact and was reported tilting before it sank. Ferry accidents are frequent in Indonesia due to widespread reliance on sea transport and lapses in safety standards.
Entities: Bali, East Java, Ketapang port, Gilimanuk, Indonesia • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-07-2025
A ferry carrying 65 people sank late Wednesday shortly after departing Ketapang port in East Java en route to Bali’s Gilimanuk, leaving 43 missing. Two bodies were recovered and 20 people were rescued, many found unconscious after hours in rough seas with waves up to 6.5 feet. The vessel, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, had 53 passengers, 12 crew, and 22 vehicles aboard. Nine boats are conducting search operations. Ferry accidents are common in Indonesia due to heavy reliance on maritime transport and lapses in safety regulations.
Entities: Bali, East Java, Ketapang port, Gilimanuk, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-07-2025
A ferry carrying 65 people sank in the Bali Strait late Wednesday en route from Banyuwangi, Java to northern Bali, leaving at least four dead, 31 rescued, and about 30 missing, Indonesian authorities said. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya went down roughly 25 minutes after departure amid reported bad weather, with survivors found after hours in rough, 2-meter waves. Nine vessels are conducting search operations; the passenger count may exceed the manifest. The incident underscores Indonesia’s recurring maritime safety issues, with past fatal accidents in rough conditions.
Entities: Bali Strait, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, Banyuwangi, Bali, Indonesian authorities • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-07-2025
A ferry carrying 65 people from Java to Bali sank in rough seas late Wednesday, leaving six dead and dozens missing. Rescuers from the navy, police, and local fishers have found 35 survivors despite strong currents, high winds, and 2-metre waves; a helicopter and 15 boats are involved. Authorities are investigating the cause, with survivors reporting an engine-room leak while officials also cite bad weather. The vessel sent a distress call at 11:20pm and sank within 15 minutes. All passengers were Indonesian. Indonesia’s president ordered an immediate emergency response. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns with ferry travel across the archipelago.
Entities: Indonesia, Bali, Java, Indonesian Navy, The Guardian • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
