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Rescuers in Indonesia said at least six people were killed and 130 others were missing on Sunday (September 13, 2026) after a ferry sailing between the islands of Java and Borneo was hit by bad weather and capsized.

Summary AI · cited

Rescue teams reported that at least six people were killed, while about 130 others remained missing after the incident.12

The ferry was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan province when it encountered rough seas and issued a distress call.13

Rescue operations expanded around the vessel's last known position, with 107 people rescued and six bodies recovered.13

The search operation was extended until September 27 as rescuers continued to look for missing individuals.4

Written by AI from articles by 7 outlets. Each sentence links to the articles it rests on, and was checked automatically: every name, number and quote must appear in the sentences it cites, or it is removed.

Sources cited (7)
  1. Search underway for about 130 people after Indonesian ferry overturns CBC, 13 Sep
  2. Indonesia says six killed, 130 missing after ferry capsizes off Java The Hindu, 13 Sep
  3. Indonesian passenger ship overturns, sparking search for about 130 missing NPR, 13 Sep
  4. Death toll from capsized Indonesian ship climbs to 28 as search widens for 107 missing New York Post, 23 Sep
  5. Indonesia faces reckoning over maritime safety after deadly ferry disaster South China Morning Post, 17 Sep
  6. Indonesian divers recover 3 bodies from capsized ferry as salvage operation begins Toronto Star, 18 Sep
  7. Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing Al Jazeera, 19 Sep

What happened

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Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands where ferries are a common method of travel.

7 of 15 outletsfirst reported 13 Sepwording from CBC

The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 243 people on a 20-hour voyage from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan when it capsized in bad weather early on Sunday (September 13).

3 of 15 outletsfirst reported 18 Sepwording from The Hindu

Initial information indicated the vessel's last known position was in the Java Sea, about 148 kilometers (92 miles) from a pier in Banjarmasin.

5 of 15 outletsfirst reported 13 Sepwording from NPR

Last month, a separate ferry caught fire off Madura island, killing five.

5 of 15 outletsfirst reported 13 Sepwording from BBC

What each outlet says

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CBC18 Sep

Indonesian divers recovered three bodies from a capsized ferry off the coast of Indonesia, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine and leaving 126 people missing. The recovery mission faces significant challenges due to strong currents, waves up to 2.5 meters high, and the ship's enclosed design that complicates access for rescue teams. The Virgo Transport 8 ferry was making a journey from Surabaya to Banjarmasin…

Indonesian divers recover 3 bodies from capsized ferry as salvage operation begins →2 articles from CBC on this story
The Hindu18 Sep

Indonesia started an operation on Friday to right the capsized Virgo Transport 8 ship in the Java Sea after it sank last Sunday, with 129 people still missing from a total of 243 passengers and crew. The salvage effort aims to recover more bodies and rescue any potential survivors trapped inside the vessel since bad weather conditions have hindered search operations thus far.

Indonesia begins operation to right capsized ship in Java Sea as 129 remain missing →2 articles from The Hindu on this story
NPR14 Sep

Indonesian authorities are searching for 129 missing individuals following the capsizing of the ferry Virgo Transport 8 in the Java Sea on Sunday. The vessel was carrying over 240 people, including passengers and crew, from Surabaya to Banjarmasin when it issued a distress call due to rough seas with waves up to 3 meters high. About two hours after losing contact, the ferry overturned approximately 148 kilometers…

Indonesia searches for 129 people missing after ferry capsizes in the Java Sea →2 articles from NPR on this story
Euronews14 Sep

A ferry carrying 243 people, including passengers and crew, capsized off Masalembo island in the Java Sea on Sunday morning after losing contact due to rough weather conditions with waves up to three meters high. As of Monday, rescuers had found 108 survivors and six bodies; however, 129 individuals remain unaccounted for as search operations continue amidst challenging sea conditions using divers and underwater…

Indonesia races to find 129 missing after Java Sea ferry capsizes →2 articles from Euronews on this story
CBS News13 Sep

A ferry traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin in Indonesia overturned on Sunday due to rough seas and high waves, leaving around 130 passengers and crew missing. At least 107 people were rescued, and six bodies recovered by the search teams that included eight vessels and two helicopters. The ship was carrying over 240 individuals and 89 vehicles when it issued a distress call in the Java Sea about 92 miles from…

Search underway for 130 people after Indonesian passenger ship overturns →
Dawn13 Sep

Indonesian rescuers were searching on Sunday for 130 passengers from a ship that had flipped during bad weather; six people died and the rest of the 243 originally onboard had either been rescued or were still unaccounted for. The Virgo Transport 8, carrying mostly passengers between Surabaya in East Java and Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan, lost contact with authorities early on Sunday. Indonesia’s transport…

Rescuers search for 130 people after Indonesia passenger ship flipped; 6 dead, govt says →
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ABC News (AU)13 Sep

A passenger ship carrying 243 people in Indonesia has resulted in at least six deaths and over a hundred missing after it encountered severe weather conditions. Out of those on board, 113 were successfully evacuated from the vessel that departed Surabaya and was heading to Banjarmasin. Search efforts for the remaining passengers are still underway.

Six dead, 130 missing as passenger ship hits bad weather →
BBC14 Sep

A passenger ferry traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin in Indonesia capsized on Sunday morning after losing contact with authorities during a stormy night, resulting in six deaths and the rescue of 107 passengers. Another 130 people remain missing as search operations involving ships and helicopters continue. The Virgo Transport8 ferry had 243 individuals on board when it departed Surabaya at 10:33 am Saturday…

Six dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea →
The Guardian14 Sep

A ferry traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin in Indonesia capsized on Sunday due to bad weather, resulting in at least six deaths and 130 people missing. Out of the 243 passengers including crew members, 107 have been rescued so far. The incident occurred about 150km from its destination in the Java Sea, with rescuers facing difficulties due to rough seas. Indonesia’s reliance on ferry travel amid inconsistent…

At least six dead and 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes, officials say →
The Globe and Mail15 Sep

Rescuers are searching for approximately 130 people who remain missing after a ferry capsized due to severe weather conditions in Indonesia’s Java Sea on Sunday. The search operation is ongoing following the incident that occurred off the coast of Indonesia.

Search underway for people missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes →
South China Morning Post17 Sep

Indonesia is addressing issues of maritime safety following a recent ferry disaster that resulted in six confirmed deaths and left 129 people missing. The passenger and cargo ferry capsized during a journey from Surabaya to Banjarmasin due to high winds and rough seas, with 243 individuals on board at the time of the incident. Experts highlight ongoing problems with poor enforcement and inadequate supervision in the…

Indonesia faces reckoning over maritime safety after deadly ferry disaster →
Toronto Star18 Sep

In Indonesia, rescue teams found three more bodies in a capsized ferry on Friday, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine and leaving 126 people still missing since the accident occurred Sunday. Divers retrieved the remains of two men and one woman through a window of the wreckage before transferring them to Banjarmasin for identification.

Indonesian divers recover 3 bodies from capsized ferry as salvage operation begins →
Al Jazeera19 Sep

Indonesian divers have started salvage operations to retrieve bodies from a capsized ferry in the Java Sea following five days of hampered rescue efforts due to rough weather conditions. The operation began on Friday when experts were brought in to right the ship; divers found three bodies but strong currents halted further search activities. As of now, nine deaths have been confirmed with 108 survivors accounted…

Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing →
New York Post23 Sep

The death toll from a capsized passenger ship off Indonesia's coast has risen to 28 as rescuers continue searching for 107 missing individuals, with only 108 survivors confirmed so far. The Virgo Transport 8 ferry, carrying 243 people including crew and vehicles, sank on September 13 during a stormy voyage from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. Search operations, extended until September 27, are currently focusing on the…

Death toll from capsized Indonesian ship climbs to 28 as search widens for 107 missing →

Analysis

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  • At least six people were killed and about 130 others remained missing after the ferry capsized.12
  • The ferry was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan province when it encountered bad weather.13
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The ferry with more than 240 people was travelling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan province, on Borneo Island, officials said.

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How the first headlines put it

  • CBC and NPR focused on the ongoing search for missing individuals, while The Hindu emphasized the death toll and missing persons.132
  • The South China Morning Post highlighted broader maritime safety issues in Indonesia following the disaster, whereas other outlets concentrated more on immediate rescue efforts.567
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Indonesia faces reckoning over maritime safety after deadly ferry disaster South China Morning Post

How it changed

  1. 13 Sep

    Rescuers in Indonesia said at least six people were killed and 130 others were missing on Sunday (September 13, 2026) after a ferry sailing between the islands of Java and Borneo was hit by bad weather and capsized.

    9 outlets · The Hindu
  2. 14 Sep

    On Monday, 17 ships and aircraft were deployed for the search carrying about 655 personnel deployed from the military, police and other agencies, said Mohammad Syafii, the National Search and Rescue Agency chief.

    2 outlets · NPR
  3. 18 Sep

    Rescuers had not been able to find more survivors or bodies until the fifth day of the search due to strong currents and large waves, so authorities decided to right the ship to make rescue operations easier.

    2 outlets · The Hindu
  4. 19 Sep

    The operation will be led by the ship’s owner, as Indonesian law requires, and backed by the rescue agency, the navy, and maritime police, said Sudayana.

    2 outlets · Al Jazeera

Coverage 19 articles

  • 23 Sep Death toll from capsized Indonesian ship climbs to 28 as search widens for 107 missingThe death toll from a capsized passenger ship off Indonesia's coast has risen to 28 as rescuers continue searching for 107 missing individuals, with only 108 survivors confirmed so far. The Virgo Transport 8 ferry, carrying 243 people including crew and vehicles, sank on September 13 during a stormy voyage from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. Search operations, extended until September 27, are currently focusing on the…New York Post
  • 19 Sep Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missingIndonesian divers have started salvage operations to retrieve bodies from a capsized ferry in the Java Sea following five days of hampered rescue efforts due to rough weather conditions. The operation began on Friday when experts were brought in to right the ship; divers found three bodies but strong currents halted further search activities. As of now, nine deaths have been confirmed with 108 survivors accounted…Al Jazeera
  • 18 Sep Indonesian divers recover 3 bodies from capsized ferry as salvage operation beginsIndonesian divers recovered three bodies from a capsized ferry off the coast of Indonesia, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine and leaving 126 people missing. The recovery mission faces significant challenges due to strong currents, waves up to 2.5 meters high, and the ship's enclosed design that complicates access for rescue teams. The Virgo Transport 8 ferry was making a journey from Surabaya to Banjarmasin…CBC
  • 18 Sep Indonesian divers recover 3 bodies from capsized ferry as salvage operation beginsIn Indonesia, rescue teams found three more bodies in a capsized ferry on Friday, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine and leaving 126 people still missing since the accident occurred Sunday. Divers retrieved the remains of two men and one woman through a window of the wreckage before transferring them to Banjarmasin for identification.Toronto Star
  • 18 Sep Indonesia begins operation to right capsized ship in Java Sea as 129 remain missingIndonesia started an operation on Friday to right the capsized Virgo Transport 8 ship in the Java Sea after it sank last Sunday, with 129 people still missing from a total of 243 passengers and crew. The salvage effort aims to recover more bodies and rescue any potential survivors trapped inside the vessel since bad weather conditions have hindered search operations thus far.The Hindu
  • 17 Sep Indonesia faces reckoning over maritime safety after deadly ferry disasterIndonesia is addressing issues of maritime safety following a recent ferry disaster that resulted in six confirmed deaths and left 129 people missing. The passenger and cargo ferry capsized during a journey from Surabaya to Banjarmasin due to high winds and rough seas, with 243 individuals on board at the time of the incident. Experts highlight ongoing problems with poor enforcement and inadequate supervision in the…South China Morning Post
  • 15 Sep Search underway for people missing after Indonesian ferry capsizesRescuers are searching for approximately 130 people who remain missing after a ferry capsized due to severe weather conditions in Indonesia’s Java Sea on Sunday. The search operation is ongoing following the incident that occurred off the coast of Indonesia.The Globe and Mail
  • 14 Sep At least six dead and 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes, officials sayA ferry traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin in Indonesia capsized on Sunday due to bad weather, resulting in at least six deaths and 130 people missing. Out of the 243 passengers including crew members, 107 have been rescued so far. The incident occurred about 150km from its destination in the Java Sea, with rescuers facing difficulties due to rough seas. Indonesia’s reliance on ferry travel amid inconsistent…The Guardian
  • 14 Sep Indonesia races to find 129 missing after Java Sea ferry capsizesA ferry carrying 243 people, including passengers and crew, capsized off Masalembo island in the Java Sea on Sunday morning after losing contact due to rough weather conditions with waves up to three meters high. As of Monday, rescuers had found 108 survivors and six bodies; however, 129 individuals remain unaccounted for as search operations continue amidst challenging sea conditions using divers and underwater…Euronews
  • 14 Sep Indonesia searches for 129 people missing after ferry capsizes in the Java SeaIndonesian authorities are searching for 129 missing individuals following the capsizing of the ferry Virgo Transport 8 in the Java Sea on Sunday. The vessel was carrying over 240 people, including passengers and crew, from Surabaya to Banjarmasin when it issued a distress call due to rough seas with waves up to 3 meters high. About two hours after losing contact, the ferry overturned approximately 148 kilometers…NPR
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  • 14 Sep Six dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java SeaA passenger ferry traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin in Indonesia capsized on Sunday morning after losing contact with authorities during a stormy night, resulting in six deaths and the rescue of 107 passengers. Another 130 people remain missing as search operations involving ships and helicopters continue. The Virgo Transport8 ferry had 243 individuals on board when it departed Surabaya at 10:33 am Saturday…BBC
  • 13 Sep Six dead, 130 missing as passenger ship hits bad weatherA passenger ship carrying 243 people in Indonesia has resulted in at least six deaths and over a hundred missing after it encountered severe weather conditions. Out of those on board, 113 were successfully evacuated from the vessel that departed Surabaya and was heading to Banjarmasin. Search efforts for the remaining passengers are still underway.ABC News (AU)
  • 13 Sep Rescuers search for 130 people after Indonesia passenger ship flipped; 6 dead, govt saysIndonesian rescuers were searching on Sunday for 130 passengers from a ship that had flipped during bad weather; six people died and the rest of the 243 originally onboard had either been rescued or were still unaccounted for. The Virgo Transport 8, carrying mostly passengers between Surabaya in East Java and Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan, lost contact with authorities early on Sunday. Indonesia’s transport…Dawn
  • 13 Sep Six dead and 129 missing after ferry capsizes off Indonesia's Java IslandA ferry carrying 243 people capsized off Java Island in Indonesia due to bad weather, resulting in six deaths and 129 missing individuals. Rescue efforts were hampered by dangerous sea conditions with waves up to 2.5 meters high. As of the latest update from Basarnas, Indonesia's Search and Rescue Agency, 108 people have been rescued. The incident highlights the risks associated with maritime travel in a country…Euronews
  • 13 Sep Search underway for 130 people after Indonesian passenger ship overturnsA ferry traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin in Indonesia overturned on Sunday due to rough seas and high waves, leaving around 130 passengers and crew missing. At least 107 people were rescued, and six bodies recovered by the search teams that included eight vessels and two helicopters. The ship was carrying over 240 individuals and 89 vehicles when it issued a distress call in the Java Sea about 92 miles from…CBS News
  • 13 Sep At least 6 dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes, officials say
    ABC News (US)
  • 13 Sep Indonesian passenger ship overturns, sparking search for about 130 missingA passenger ship ferrying over 240 people from Surabaya to Banjarmasin in Indonesia capsized on Sunday due to rough seas, resulting in the rescue of about 107 people and recovery of six bodies. As many as 130 individuals are still missing, prompting a large-scale search operation involving four vessels and a helicopter. The ship's captain reported waves up to 3 meters before losing contact; it is estimated that the…NPR
  • 13 Sep Indonesia says six killed, 130 missing after ferry capsizes off JavaOn September 13, 2026, a ferry named Virgo Transport 8 carrying 243 passengers and crew members capsized off Java after being hit by bad weather. At least six people died, with 130 missing and 107 rescued as of Sunday afternoon. Indonesian authorities reported that the ship had lost contact early in its journey from Surabaya to Borneo, and rescuers faced dangerous conditions including high waves while attempting a…The Hindu
  • 13 Sep Search underway for about 130 people after Indonesian ferry overturnsA ferry traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin in Indonesia overturned on Sunday morning in severe weather conditions, resulting in a rescue operation involving at least 107 survivors and six recovered bodies. The vessel carried over 240 passengers and crew members; around 130 are still missing as the search continues with support from eight vessels and two helicopters. Reports indicate that the captain issued a…CBC

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