Search for 140 missing after Java Sea passenger ship
By The BriefBrief
Indonesian officials say a passenger ship carrying more than 240 people lost contact in the Java Sea during bad weather. They report 103 people have been rescued at sea, while about 140 others are missing.
WHO:Indonesian officials
WHAT:Search operations continue for around 140 people missing after a passenger ship lost contact in the Java Sea; 103 have been rescued.
WHEN:Reported Sep 12, 2026 at 11:34 PM ET
WHERE:Java Sea, Indonesia
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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