Rescuers Search Java Sea After Indonesian Ferry Capsizes With Scores Missing

A hull that rolled, not sank

Indonesian rescuers spent a second day searching the Java Sea after a ferry on a Java-to-Borneo run rolled over in heavy weather. Officials said crews pulled 107 people from the water on Sunday and recovered six bodies. About 130 people were still listed as missing.

The ship did not go under, which left a visible wreck and a wide debris field rather than a single dive site.

Why these crossings stay dangerous

Domestic ferries in the archipelago move large numbers of passengers on short, crowded routes. Weather windows close fast. Overloading and aging hulls have featured in past inquiries.

What families are waiting for

Names, a stable missing count and whether night operations can continue. Until the roll is updated, the story is a search, not a closed casualty list.