Those Who Never Returned: A String of Sea Tragedies in Indonesia 2025–2026

As of Monday (14/9), out of the 243 people on board KM Virgo Transport 8 that capsized in the Java Sea during a Surabaya–Banjarmasin trip, 108 survived, 6 died, and 129 are still missing. This tragedy adds to the long list of ship accidents in Indonesia. Throughout 2025 up to September 2026, at least nine major ship disasters have been recorded across various waters, including the Bali Strait, Java Sea, Lampung waters, Sulawesi, and Labuan Bajo. The causes vary, from bad weather, fires, to suspected technical issues and overloading. Data shows that shipping safety is closely tied to ship readiness, cargo management, technical condition, safety procedures, and rescue response. A number of cases are still under investigation to determine the exact cause. https://kabarbaik.co/mereka-yang-tak-kunjung-pulang-rangkaian-tragedi-laut-indonesia-2025-2026/