JAKARTA — Indonesian rescue teams are searching for 125 people missing after the Virgo Transport 8 capsized in the Java Sea during a journey from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. Authorities say the vessel carried 243 passengers and crew; ten deaths and 108 survivors have been confirmed.
Strong currents have prevented divers from fully entering the wreck. A remotely operated underwater vehicle is expected to join an extended recovery operation.
Why it matters: The disaster renews scrutiny of passenger records, vessel safety and emergency capacity in an archipelagic country heavily dependent on maritime transport.
