Navy ships and helicopters searching for 30 missing after Indonesian ferry sinks

Indonesian authorities are intensifying the search for 30 people still missing after a ferry sank near Bali. Navy ships and helicopters are deployed in the search operation. More than 160 rescuers, including police and soldiers, are involved in the search. The search resumed after being halted due to poor visibility. Three helicopters and a thermal drone are searching by air, while navy ships are deployed due to high waves and rough waters. No new survivors or bodies have been found yet.

The ferry sank almost half an hour after leaving Ketapang port in East Java for Bali's Gilimanuk port. The agency confirmed six deaths and released the names of 29 survivors. Survivors are being treated at a hospital, and bodies have been handed over to families. Relatives are waiting for news at the port office. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the sinking.

Survivors reported high waves and strong currents as possible causes of the accident. The ferry was carrying vehicles, and some passengers managed to reach life jackets before the ship sank. Ferry tragedies are not uncommon in Indonesia due to weak safety regulations.