Key facts
- The Virgo Transport 8 ferry carrying 243 people capsized in Indonesia's Java Sea early Sunday.
- As of Wednesday, six people have died, 108 have been rescued, and 129 remain unaccounted for.
- Heavy seas and bad weather are hindering search and rescue efforts.
- Families are growing desperate for news and certainty regarding the missing passengers.
- Waves of up to 2.5 meters and strong winds are preventing underwater search operations.
Desperation and frustration are mounting among families of the 129 people still missing after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized in Indonesia's Java Sea early Sunday. The vessel was on a 20-hour voyage from Surabaya to Banjarmasin when it overturned in bad weather.
As of Wednesday, the official death toll remained at six, with 108 rescued and 129 unaccounted for. Families are anxiously awaiting updates, with some questioning the use of military equipment for rescue operations. The Coast Guard and Navy have been unable to launch underwater search-and-rescue operations due to waves of up to 2.5 meters and strong winds. Six ships, along with helicopters and aircraft, were deployed for a surface search.