Indonesia Scales Down Search for Missing Bali Ferry Victims
Indonesia Scales Down Search for 17 missing After Bali ferry Disaster
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BALI, Indonesia – The intensive national search for 17 individuals still missing after the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry sank near Bali has been scaled down, officials announced Monday. The ferry, carrying 65 people and 22 vehicles, went down approximately 30 minutes after departing from Banyuwangi port in East Java on July 3rd.
Search Efforts Transition to Provincial Level
After a two-week national-level operation involving around 500 personnel from rescue teams, police, and the military, the focus of the search is now shifting. ribut Eko Suyatno, an official with Indonesia’s search and rescue agency, confirmed that a provincial-level team will continue the efforts for an additional seven days.
“after today,the East Java search agency will search for the missing. Around 100 personnel will be involved,” Suyatno told Reuters.
Ferry Wreck Located, Recovery Preparations Underway
Over the weekend, rescuers successfully located the wreck of the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya.Preparations are now being made to recover the submerged vessel.
Tragic Toll and Passenger Details
as of Monday afternoon, the ferry disaster had claimed 18 lives, with 30 survivors accounted for.Tragically, all but one of the passengers were Indonesian nationals.The single Malaysian passenger was among those confirmed deceased.
Preliminary Findings Point to Engine Room Breach
initial reports from Indonesia’s Transportation Safety Committee suggest that the ferry sank due to seawater entering the engine room after its door opened. The committee indicated that the ferry began to tilt and subsequently sink. Investigations into the definitive cause of the incident are ongoing.