The maritime disaster that occurred in Indonesia has drawn significant attention not only within the country but also internationally. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
A ship traveling from Taluad port to Manado port caught fire during the journey. There were a total of 280 passengers on board.
According to official information, at least four people have been confirmed dead so far. Additionally, several passengers sustained injuries of varying degrees, and some have been listed as missing.
Rescue operations are ongoing without interruption. According to the details of the incident, a fire broke out in the internal part of the ship shortly after it set sail.
Although the crew attempted to extinguish the fire, the flames quickly spread to other parts of the ship. As a result, panic and chaos erupted among the passengers.
Coast guards, port staff, and civil protection services have been involved in the rescue efforts. Rescuers who arrived at the scene began evacuating the surviving passengers.
Helicopters, rescue boats, and drones are being used to search for people who have fallen into the sea or capsized. So far, the official cause of the fire has not been announced, but preliminary estimates suggest it may have been caused by a malfunction or short circuit in the ship's engine compartment.
In an island nation like Indonesia, maritime transport is an integral part of life. Every day, hundreds of ships engage in passenger and cargo transport between the islands.
Therefore, such tragedies are not only dangerous for human life but also require a reassessment of the reliability of the entire transport system. Currently, the list of passengers on the ship is being restored, and relatives of the missing are being informed.
Rescuers continue their search, and the number of victims may increase. The Indonesian government has announced that, following the incident, all passenger ships will undergo technical inspections, safety standards will be strengthened, and oversight will be tightened.
