A ferry, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, capsized near Bali, Indonesia, carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew along with 22 vehicles. Local officials reported that at least four individuals were rescued, while two fatalities have been confirmed and between 43 to 61 people are missing. The vessel sank shortly after departing from East Java's Ketapang Port, sending a distress signal due to engine failure. Search efforts are hampered by rough weather conditions. Indonesia's maritime safety standards are often poorly enforced, leading to frequent accidents.
The ferry KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya capsized and sank near Bali carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members, resulting in at least two deaths and many missing.
Rescue operations were complicated by rough seas, and survivors indicate an engine malfunction led to the distress call sent just 20 minutes after departure.
Maritime accidents are frequent in Indonesia due to poorly enforced safety standards, making ferries a perilous means of transportation across its thousands of islands.
In previous incidents, such as the 2018 Lake Toba ferry disaster, maritime safety issues have resulted in significant fatalities, highlighting ongoing challenges in maritime safety.
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