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The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
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- The Irish Sun
At least 4 dead and dozens missing as ferry sinks off coast of holiday hotspot Bali sparking rescue mission
A FERRY carrying 65 people has sunk off the coast of Bali, leaving at least four confirmed dead and dozens still missing. The vessel, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, was travelling from Ketapang Port in East Java to Gilimanuk Port in Bali when disaster struck. 3 A ferry carrying 65 people has sunk off coast of Bali leaving four dead Credit: AFP 3 Dozens are still missing after the boat reportedly suffered critical leak Credit: AP 3 So far 29 people have been rescued – but many were found unconscious after drifting in rough seas for hours Credit: AFP Authorities say the boat reported engine trouble shortly before it went down at 11.20pm local time on Wednesday. It is believed the vessel suffered a critical leak in the engine room, causing a total power failure before capsizing. The ferry was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members. So far, 29 people have been rescued—many found unconscious after drifting in rough seas for hours. The Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency said: 'Another four people died and 23 have been rescued.' That leaves at least 32 still unaccounted for. Search efforts have been underway since Wednesday night, with nine boats scouring the area. Rescuers are battling waves up to two metres high. Most read in The US Sun The ferry had only just left East Java when it sank, less than 30 minutes into the 31-mile journey, The boat was also carrying 22 vehicles, including 14 trucks. Its route is one of Indonesia's busiest and frequently used by locals and freight operators. President Prabowo Subianto, currently on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, has ordered an emergency response. Authorities are investigating what went wrong—and whether more people were aboard than officially recorded. Ferry disasters are tragically common in Indonesia, a sprawling archipelago of more than 17,000 islands where safety lapses are frequent. Just last month, another vessel capsized near Nusa Lembongan but all passengers survived. The Bali Strait crossing had been closed last week due to high waves, and two other ships were recently swept off course and ran aground. Elsewhere in Indonesia, dozens more flights to tourist hotspots were cancelled after a Mount Lweotobi Laki-laki was seen Authorities raised the highest red alert and residents have been urged to avoid activities within a 7km radius around the crater. Multiple airlines have since delayed or cancelled flights to and from Bali, the popular holiday destination west of Flores. These include Air India, Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Juneyao Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia. Bali's Gusti Ngurah rai International Airport showed that almost 40 flights were cancelled due to the explosion. Read more on the Irish Sun More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
The Mainichi
03-07-2025
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- The Mainichi
Rescuers search in rough seas for 38 missing after a ferry sank near Bali, Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Rescuers were searching Thursday for 38 people missing in rough seas overnight after a ferry sank near Indonesia's resort island of Bali. Another four people died and 23 have been rescued, according to the Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving East Java's Ketapang port late Wednesday, the National Search and Rescue Agency said in a statement. It was bound for Bali's Gilimanuk port, a 50-kilometer (30-mile) trip. The ferry carried 53 passengers, 12 crew members and 22 vehicles, including 14 trucks, it said. Many of those rescued were initially unconscious after drifting in choppy waters for hours, said Banyuwangi police chief Rama Samtama Putra. Nine boats, including two tug boats and two inflatable boats have been searching for the missing people, battling waves up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) high in the overnight darkness. Ferry tragedies are common in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, where ferries are often used as transport and safety regulations can lapse.
Daily Mirror
03-07-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Four dead after ferry carrying over 60 people sinks near popular holiday island
The ferry is believed to have been carrying a total of 53 passengers, 12 crew members and 22 vehicles, including 14 trucks when it sunk near the popular Indonesian island of Bali At least four people have tragically died after a ferry carrying more than 60 passengers sunk near the popular Indonesian island of Bali late on Wednesday night According to the Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency 23 have been rescued and 38 people are still missing. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving East Java's Ketapang port late Wednesday, the National Search and Rescue Agency said in a statement. It was bound for Bali's Gilimanuk port, a 50-kilometer (30-mile) trip. The vessel reportedly suffered a critical leak in its engine room, leading to a complete power failure and eventual capsizing. According local media, the ferry transmitted a distress signal at 12:16am last night and a nearby ferry tried to reach the boat to help. Despite swift response efforts, the vessel was found overturned and drifting southward by 12:22am. The ferry was believed to be carrying 53 passengers, 12 crew members and 22 vehicles, including 14 trucks, at the time of the incident. Four bodies have been recovered and 23 were rescued, many of them unconscious after drifting in choppy waters for hours, said Banyuwangi police chief Rama Samtama Putra. Associated Press reported that nine boats, including two tug boats and two inflatable boats, have been searching for the missing people since Wednesday night, battling waves up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) high. Ferry tragedies are common in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, where ferries are often used as transport and safety regulations can lapse. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE. Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name.
Yomiuri Shimbun
03-07-2025
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- Yomiuri Shimbun
Rescuers Search in Rough Seas for 38 Missing after a Ferry Sank near Bali, Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers were searching Thursday for 38 people missing in rough seas overnight after a ferry sank near Indonesia's resort island of Bali. Another four people died and 23 have been rescued, according to the Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving East Java's Ketapang port late Wednesday, the National Search and Rescue Agency said in a statement. It was bound for Bali's Gilimanuk port, a 50-kilometer (30-mile) trip. The ferry carried 53 passengers, 12 crew members and 22 vehicles, including 14 trucks, it said. Many of those rescued were initially unconscious after drifting in choppy waters for hours, said Banyuwangi police chief Rama Samtama Putra. Nine boats, including two tug boats and two inflatable boats have been searching for the missing people, battling waves up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) high in the overnight darkness. Ferry tragedies are common in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, where ferries are often used as transport and safety regulations can lapse.
