Indonesian Rescue Crews Search for 140 Missing After Ferry Vanishes in Java Sea

A passenger vessel, the Virgo Transport 8, carrying more than 240 people lost contact early Sunday amid bad weather in the Java Sea. Indonesian search‑and‑rescue officials confirmed that 103 passengers were evacuated, one of whom died during the operation. The remaining 140 people are still missing, and rescue crews are actively searching the area. The incident follows the ship’s disappearance after it failed to maintain communication, prompting a rapid response from national authorities. The ongoing search aims to locate the missing passengers and determine the vessel’s fate. The event highlights the challenges of maritime safety in the region and the importance of swift, coordinated rescue efforts.