https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rescuers-searching-for-140-people-from-indonesia-passenger-ship-official-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rescuers-searching-for-140-people-from-indonesia-passenger-ship-official-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rescuers-searching-for-140-people-from-indonesia-passenger-ship-official-says#u67406Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:26:48 +0000Indonesian rescue crews are searching for between 130 and 140 people after a passenger ferry capsized in the Java Sea. The vessel lost contact with authorities on September 13 during bad weather. Reports on casualties vary, with some officials stating six people died while other reports list one death. Between 102 and 107 people have been rescued and brought to safety. The ship was carrying at least 240 people, with one report specifying the total as 243.Why it mattersThe Java Sea is a frequent route for passenger ferries in Indonesia. Bad weather conditions often increase the risk of maritime