Ferry carrying 65 people sinks near Bali, Indonesia; dozens still missing
- The ferry KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank off Ketapang, Indonesia, on July 3, 2025, while en route to Bali.
- The vessel sank about 25 minutes after departing Banyuwangi port amid reported bad weather conditions.
- The ferry carried 53 passengers, 12 crew, and 22 vehicles including 14 trucks, with four survivors rescued using a lifeboat.
- Local authorities confirmed 4 people died, 23 were rescued, and at least 38 remained missing as rescue efforts continued.
- The incident highlights Indonesia's frequent marine accidents, often linked to lax safety standards and challenging weather in its archipelago.
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Dozens Missing After Ferry Sinks Near Tourist Spot - Videos from The Weather Channel
More than a dozen rescue boats and a helicopter searched for survivors Thursday after a ferry sank near the popular tourist island of Bali, Indonesia. At least five people died when the ferry went down in the middle of the night and the weather was slowing down rescue efforts. Watch this video for the latest. - Videos from The Weather Channel
The boat, with 65 people on board, is drowned half an hour after leaving the port. The dramatic story of a survivor
Many are still missing
At least four people have died and 38 remain missing after a ferry wreck near the tourist island of Bali.
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