# Navy battles to raise capsized Java Sea ferry

> Indonesian navy works to right sunken ferry with 129 missing.
- Title: Navy battles to raise capsized Java Sea ferry · Malay Mail
- Summary: Indonesian navy works to right sunken ferry with 129 missing. Indonesian navy is righting a capsized ferry that sank in Java Sea leaving 6 dead and 129…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/09/18/salvage-mission-begins-as-navy-battles-to-raise-capsized-java-sea-ferry/235702
- Published: 2026-09-18T20:06:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indonesian navy, virgo transport 8, java sea, capsized ferry, rescue operation, missing persons, marine accidents, news, world
## Ferry sinks in Java Sea
Ferry sank after leaving Surabaya with 213 passengers and 30 crew.
## Six dead, 129 missing
At least six people died and 129 are missing after sinking.
## Vessel submerged deeper
Ferry sank farther from 21m to 29m depth.
## Expert team deployed
Navy brings in expert team to right the capsized ferry.
## Divers face risks
Divers cannot enter vessel until it is righted due to safety concerns.
## Marine accidents common
Indonesia faces frequent marine accidents due to lax safety and weather.
## Key takeaway

Indonesian navy is righting a capsized ferry that sank in Java Sea leaving 6 dead and 129 missing.