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The Star
07-08-2025
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- The Star
Indonesian search teams confirm finding ferry wreckage
JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities have located the wreckage of the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry, which sank on the night of July 2 in the Bali Strait near Ketapang in Banyuwangi, East Java, officials said. Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said plans were underway to salvage the ferry, which was found roughly 3.9km from its last known position. "The salvage operation will follow strict procedures to ensure team safety amid strong underwater currents. We hope it proceeds smoothly to support the investigation,' he said in a statement. The ferry's location was officially confirmed on July 12, when divers using modified equipment captured clear images of the overturned wreck on their third attempt, showing the ship's name, hull and ramp, according to a report from the Naval Information Service. The discovery followed a search that began on July 9, involving the Navy and the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), when the hydro-oceanographic survey vessel KRI Spica-934 detected an underwater object at a depth of 50m. Follow-up scans confirmed the object matched the ferry's dimensions, but an attempt on July 11 to inspect it with a remotely operated vehicle was hindered by strong currents, the report said. As of Monday - the final day of the joint SAR operation involving Basarnas, the military, police and local fishing communities - the team had recovered 48 people, including 30 survivors and 18 confirmed dead, one of whom was a Malaysian national. The ferry, carrying 12 crew members, 53 passengers and 22 vehicles, sailed on July 2 from Ketapang Port to Bali's Gilimanuk Port before issuing a distress call at 11.20pm and sinking 15 minutes later. Search efforts will continue under Basarnas and regional authorities from Tuesday, with some passengers, including those not listed, still missing. - Bernama
Gulf Today
15-07-2025
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- Gulf Today
17 still missing after ferry sank near island of Bali
Indonesian rescuers on Monday scaled down a search for 17 people still missing after a ferry sank near the island of Bali earlier this month, an official said. The ferry, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, was carrying 65 people when it sank almost 30 minutes after leaving East Java province's Banyuwangi port to Bali on July 3. As of Monday afternoon, 18 people were confirmed dead with 30 survivors, Ribut Eko Suyatno, an official at Indonesia's search and rescue agency, told Reuters. All passengers were Indonesian except for one Malaysian who was among the fatalities, local media reported. The national-level search, which lasted for around two weeks and involved around 500 people, including rescuers, police, and military personnel, was officially called off on Monday. A provincial-level team will continue to search for the missing people for the next seven days, Suyatno said. 'After today, the East Java search agency will search for the missing. Around 100 personnel will be involved,' Suyatno said. The rescuers over the weekend located the wreck of KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya which was also carrying 22 vehicles. Officials are now preparing to recover the wreck, Suyatno added. Based on the preliminary reports by Indonesia's Transportation Safety Committee, the ferry sank because seawater entered the engine room after its door opened, local media reported. The ferry began tilting and then sinking, the committee said, adding that it was still investigating the main cause of the incident. Reuters
The Star
15-07-2025
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- The Star
Bali ferry tragedy: Wisma Putra confirms M'sian's death, says all consular processes concluded
KUALA LUMPURWisma Putra has confirmed the death of Malaysian citizen Fauzey Awang in the tragic sinking of the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya passenger ferry in the Bali Strait on July 4. In its final media advisory on the incident, the Foreign Ministry also said that all consular processes have now concluded. "This follows the completion of arrangements on the ground and in accordance with the family's request for privacy and dignity during this difficult time," Wisma Putra said in the statement Tuesday (July 15). According to Wisma Putra, the Malaysian embassy in Jakarta had been working closely with Indonesian authorities and the ninistry's own Consular Department from the outset of the incident. "Their assistance ensured the family of the deceased received comprehensive support throughout the identification and repatriation process," it said. Wisma Putra said that on July 11, the deceased's next-of-kin arrived in Surabaya, Indonesia, and subsequently travelled to Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah (RSUD) Blambangan in Banyuwangi, East Java, where the remains of the late Fauzey were being held. "With the cooperation of the East Java Police and relevant local agencies, the family was assisted in all logistical matters including documentation, transportation, and burial rites. "The burial was completed the same evening, in accordance with the deceased's final wishes". Wisma Putra extended its sincere gratitude to the Indonesian government for the exceptional support extended throughout the search, identification, and final arrangements. The Ministry specifically acknowledged the efforts of the East Java Police, search and rescue teams, hospital officials, and local authorities for their professionalism and compassion. The Malaysian embassy in Jakarta remains in contact with the deceased's family and stands ready to assist with any remaining consular needs. "The Ministry once again conveys its deepest condolences to the family of the late Fauzey Awang and thanks all parties involved for their assistance and empathy throughout this tragedy," the statement added.
Asia News Network
15-07-2025
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- Asia News Network
Rescuers to recover wreckage of sunken ferry near Bali
July 15, 2025 JAKARTA – Authorities are working to raise from the seafloor the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry that sank on its way to Bali just before midnight on July 2, after the joint search and rescue team located the wreck of ship on the seabed of the Bali Strait. The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) would coordinate with port authorities and the Transportation Ministry regarding the next stage of victim evacuation and recovery of the shipwreck, the agency's operation deputy Rear Adm. Ribut Eko Suyatno said during a press briefing on Sunday. The operation to recover the wreck had passed the administrative phase, marked by local seaport authorities informing operators about the plan. Tanjung Perak Seaport in Surabaya, East Java, had also notified ships in Ketapang Seaport in Banyuwangi to avoid the last known position of the sunken ferry. After that, relevant agencies would dispatch technical teams to draft a plan to raise the shipwreck. Ribut acknowledged that the operation to recover the wreck would meet several challenges, ranging from weather to the strong current in the strait. 'The surface current is faster than 0.8 [knot]. We tried to send divers under, but they were immediately swept by the current,' the Navy's rear admiral said during a press briefing on Sunday. The Basarnas announced the plan to raise the sunken Tunu Pratama Jaya after search and rescue teams found the vessel during a monitoring operation on Saturday. The wreck was located approximately 3.9 kilometers from the site of the accident by a drone operated by the Indonesian Navy's hydro-oceanographic support vessel KRI Spica. The discovery came after four underwater search attempts, which were hindered by strong currents in the strait. 'We identified the vessel by its name and the lower structure, which matched that of KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya' Second Fleet Sea Combat Task Force (Guspurla) commander Cdre. Endra Hartono said on Sunday. As of Sunday afternoon, 11 days since the sinking, the joint search and rescue team had confirmed 18 fatalities. The vessel sank roughly 30 minutes after leaving Ketapang Port bound for Bali. According to the official manifest, 53 passengers and 12 crew members were on board, but authorities believe the actual number may be higher, as many victims were reportedly not listed. The ferry was also carrying 22 vehicles, including 14 freight trucks. A preliminary investigation by the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) found that the likely cause of the sinking was the crew's failure to close the engine room door before setting out to sea. Investigators had questioned surviving crew and passengers and discovered that seawater first entered the ferry through an open engine room door located on the lower deck. The hatch to the engine room should have remained closed at all times while the ship was sailing. 'We are still investigating whether the vessel was overloaded at the time of the accident,' said Anggiat Pandiangan, acting head of the KNKT Maritime Safety Subcommittee last week. He added that the investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the sinking. The incident has reignited public calls for stricter safety regulations for vessels in the country, which has one of the world's poorest maritime safety records. According to the Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2025, archipelagic Indonesia ranks among countries with the highest number of ship losses globally.
TimesLIVE
14-07-2025
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- TimesLIVE
Indonesia scales down search for 17 missing after Bali ferry disaster
Indonesian rescuers on Monday scaled down a search for 17 people still missing after a ferry sank near the island of Bali earlier this month, an official said. The ferry, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, was carrying 65 people when it sank almost 30 minutes after leaving East Java province's Banyuwangi port to Bali on July 3. As of Monday afternoon, 18 people were confirmed dead with 30 survivors, Ribut Eko Suyatno, an official at Indonesia's search and rescue agency, told Reuters. All passengers were Indonesian except for one Malaysian who was among the fatalities, local media reported. The national-level search, which lasted for around two weeks and involved around 500 people, including rescuers, police, and military personnel, was officially called off on Monday. A provincial-level team will continue to search for the missing people for the next seven days, Suyatno said. "After today, the East Java search agency will search for the missing. Around 100 personnel will be involved," Suyatno said. The rescuers over the weekend located the wreck of KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya which was also carrying 22 vehicles. Officials are now preparing to recover the wreck, Suyatno added. Based on the preliminary reports by Indonesia's Transportation Safety Committee, the ferry sank because seawater entered the engine room after its door opened, local media reported. The ferry began tilting and then sinking, the committee said, adding that it was still investigating the main cause of the incident. Reuters
