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UPDATED Sep 14, 2026 at 2:11 AM ET
Sep 13, 2026 at 2:08 AM ET

Indonesian ship with 240 aboard loses contact in Java Sea

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The Virgo Transport 8 has lost contact while crossing the Java Sea with 240 people aboard, traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. An urgent search is underway after the vessel vanished during the trip.
WHO: Virgo Transport 8 crew and passengers; Indonesian search teams
WHAT: Passenger ship Virgo Transport 8 loses contact while crossing the Java Sea with 240 people aboard; search underway.
WHEN: Reported Sep 12, 2026 at 11:55 PM ET
WHERE: Java Sea (route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin), Indonesia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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