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Ferry Sinks in Bali Strait, Leaving Four Dead and Dozens Missing

Rough seas have delayed searches for 32 missing passengers under an investigation into possible engine failure.

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Overview

  • The vessel departed Ketapang on Java late Wednesday for Gilimanuk in Bali and foundered about 30 minutes into the 50 km crossing.
  • The ferry operator reported engine trouble shortly before the ship went down, prompting probes into mechanical failures.
  • Search-and-rescue teams have saved 29 people and confirmed four fatalities while 32 passengers remain unaccounted for.
  • Two-meter waves, strong winds and currents have hampered recovery efforts in the Bali Strait.
  • Indonesia’s inter-island ferries often operate with lax enforcement of passenger limits and maintenance standards, heightening safety concerns.