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The Independent
a day ago
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- The Independent
What we know about the Indonesian ferry fire
Over 560 people were rescued, and three died after the KM Barcelona 5 passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of Indonesia 's North Sulawesi province on Sunday. The fire, which started in the stern, was extinguished within an hour, with rescue efforts involving coast guard ships, rescue vessels, and local fishermen. Photos and videos showed terrified passengers, mostly wearing life jackets, jumping into the sea as orange flames and black smoke billowed from the burning vessel. Authorities revised the death toll from five to three, confirming that a pregnant woman was among the deceased, while a two-month-old baby initially reported dead was saved. The incident highlighted common discrepancies in Indonesian ferry manifests, as 568 survivors were rescued despite the manifest listing only 280 passengers.
Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Times of Oman
Indonesia: Ferry fire kills several, over 200 rescued
An Indonesian passenger ferry fire killed at least five people and injured hundreds more on Sunday, the country's coast guard said. More than 280 others were saved, with many jumping overboard to flee the inferno. The KM Barcelona 5 was en route to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, from Talaud — an island district in the province — when it caught fire in waters near Talise, the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency said. The incident occurred just weeks after at least 19 people were killed when a ferry sank off the popular resort island of Bali. "Five people were reported dead, two of whom have yet to be identified. Meanwhile, 284 people have been evacuated safely," the agency, also known as Bakamla, said in a statement. Pregnant woman among deceased Rescuers retrieved five bodies, including a pregnant woman but there were no immediate details on other injuries, and no exact figures of passengers and crew members on board the ferry. Photos and videos released by the National Search and Rescue Agency showed terrified passengers, mostly wearing life jackets, jumping into the sea as flames and black smoke billowed from the burning vessel. The fire broke out at the ferry's stern, forcing some passengers jump overboard with life jackets, the Bakamla statement added. Fishermen aided rescue operation Several fishermen also helped evacuate the victims to nearby islands, according to the statement. The injured were taken to the nearest health facility. Marine incidents occur frequently in the Southeast Asian archipelago of around 17,000 islands, in part due to questionable safety standards or bad weather. The ferry sinking en route to Bali earlier in July was attributed to bad weather while in March, a boat carrying 16 people capsized in rough waters off Bali, killing an Australian woman and injuring at least one other person. In 2018, more than 150 people drowned when a ferry sank in one of the world's deepest lakes on Sumatra island.
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
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- South China Morning Post
Ship fire in Indonesia kills 3 with 150 rescued as passengers jump for safety
Dramatic footage of passengers jumping into the sea made the rounds on social media on Sunday after the vessel they were on caught fire, with Indonesian news outlet Detik reporting that the incident happened off an island in the country's North Sulawesi province. At least three people died, according to multiple Indonesian media reports and Chinese state media Xinhua. 'Three people died and nearly 150 were rescued. They were rescued by a combined team of rescuers and local fishing boats,' said Veri Ariyanto, a senior official at the provincial Search and Rescue Office, told Xinhua. The search and rescue operation was ongoing, and two ships, several boats, and other vessels had been deployed for the rescue, Ariyanto added. A passenger ship caught fire in the waters of Indonesia's North Sulawesi province, killing three people. Photo: Edy Saputro/Facebook Local media also reported that the vessel – KM Barcelona 5 – was ferrying 280 passengers and was scheduled to dock at Manado Port.
The Standard
3 days ago
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- The Standard
Dozens dead in Vietnam after Ha Long Bay tourist ferry sinks
Ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, 6 of 25 aboard rescued
Khaleej Times
18-06-2025
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- Khaleej Times
Ship collision off UAE coast that caused fire was due to misjudgment, says authority
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) announced that preliminary information regarding the accidental collision between two ships in the Sea of Oman, approximately 24 nautical miles off the coast of the UAE, indicates that the incident was caused by a navigational misjudgment by one of the vessels. In a statement, the ministry said that at exactly 1.30 am on Tuesday, June 17, the concerned authorities received a report regarding the collision between the two ships — one being an oil tanker named ADALYNN, flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda, and the other a cargo vessel named Front Eagle, flying the flag of Liberia. The ministry added that the incident resulted in minor surface damage to the outer hulls of both ships, a small oil spill, and a fire that broke out in the fuel tank of one of the ships. Relevant authorities swiftly intervened and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported among the crew members of either vessel. The ministry confirmed that a technical investigation is underway in coordination with relevant international bodies, in line with transparency and in accordance with the highest international maritime standards. The ministry also praised the rapid response and high efficiency of the rescue teams in managing the situation. A safe evacuation operation was carried out for the crew of the oil tanker ADALYNN, totalling 24 individuals, who were transported safely to Khor Fakkan Port by search and rescue boats operated by the Coast Guard of the National Guard and other competent maritime authorities. The ministry reaffirmed it continues monitoring and assessment of the situation to ensure navigational safety and marine environmental protection, commending the institutional coordination and constant readiness to handle emergencies with professionalism and efficiency.
