Indonesia's Maritime Crisis: A Reckoning for Its Ferry Fleet The capsizing of the Virgo Transport 8 ship in the Java Sea has brought attention once again to the dangers of ferry travel in Indonesia.
The tragedy, which has claimed at least six lives and left over 120 people missing, underscores the need for urgent reforms in the country's maritime sector.
Recent months have seen a string of accidents involving Indonesian ferries, with numerous lives lost due to fire and capsizing incidents.