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Indonesian ferry loses contact in Java Sea

An Indonesian passenger ship, the Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 people lost contact with authorities in the Java Sea on Sunday. The vessel had departed from Surabaya and was traveling to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. There are no immediate reports of casualties.
WHO: Indonesian authorities
WHAT: A passenger ferry lost contact while operating in the Java Sea with 243 people onboard.
WHEN: Sep 13, 2026
WHERE: Java Sea, Indonesia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
Sources (2): Deutsche Welle, The Hindu

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