Ferry sinks between Indonesian islands; over 50 rescued
Residents watch as rescuers search for survivors at the site where a ferry sank off Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia. The ferry capsized in the straits between the Indonesian islands of Bali and Java. Pic: AP.
5th March 2016
MORE than 50 people were rescued from the sea after the passenger ferry they were on sank in waters between the Indonesian islands of Bali and Java.
Muhammad Arifin, head of the East Java’s search and rescue agency, said on Friday that more than 50 people have been rescued, adding that he didn’t know if all on board are accounted for.
MetroTV showed the ferry on its side in calm waters in Bali Strait.
The ship, named Rafelia II, was enroute from Gilimanuk port in Bali to Banyawangi on Java.
AsiaOne reported that the ship’s manifest listed 51 people on board, including 14 crewmen.
The Head of Bali’s Search and Rescue Agency, Didi Hamzar, said that the ship had been carrying many vehicles.
He added that it had been due to leaks that the ferry had capsized.
This amateur footage shows the moment the ferry capsized:
MetroTV showed the ferry on its side in calm waters in Bali Strait.
The ship, named Rafelia II, was enroute from Gilimanuk port in Bali to Banyawangi on Java.
AsiaOne reported that the ship’s manifest listed 51 people on board, including 14 crewmen.
The Head of Bali’s Search and Rescue Agency, Didi Hamzar, said that the ship had been carrying many vehicles.
He added that it had been due to leaks that the ferry had capsized.
This amateur footage shows the moment the ferry capsized:
