Key facts
- The Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized on September 13 in the Java Sea.
Indonesia arrests captain of capsized ferry
IN SHORT
Indonesian police have arrested the captain of the Virgo Transport 8 ferry, which capsized in the Java Sea on September 13. The incident resulted in at least 78 deaths, with 57 people still missing. The captain is suspected of sailing an unseaworthy vessel.
Key Numbers
78confirmed deaths
57people still missing
243people on board
108survivors
10years maximum prison sentence
Who's Involved
Kukuh Prabowo
senior national police official who announced the arrest
Virgo Transport 8
ferry that capsized
Indonesia's search and rescue agency
provided death toll and missing persons figures
↳ Why This Matters
The arrest of the ferry captain highlights potential negligence in maritime safety regulations and enforcement in Indonesia, with significant loss of life and ongoing search efforts.