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Indonesia suspends search for 29 missing after ferry sinking because of poor visibility

BALI STRAIT, INDONESIA, JUL 3 – At least 38 remain missing and four confirmed dead after the ferry sank due to engine failure and rough seas; over 300 rescuers continue search efforts, officials said.

  • At least five people have died and 29 are missing after the ferry KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank near Bali, carrying 65 passengers and crew members according to the National Search and Rescue Agency.
  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto ordered an emergency response, stating that bad weather contributed to the incident, as reported by Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
  • Survivor Eka Toniansyah reported that the ferry tilted and sank shortly after departure, with four survivors rescued using the ferry's lifeboat.
  • Rescue efforts faced challenges due to rough seas, with waves reaching 2.5 meters and strong winds, affecting the search operation, as stated by Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
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The search operation was interrupted on Friday night due to visibility problems. Six people were confirmed dead on Friday, including a five-year-old child.

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Folha de S.Paulo broke the news in São Paulo, Brazil on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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