Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Wednesday, 1 February 2006, 03:40 GMT Ferry sinks in eastern Indonesia A ferry carrying at least 100 people has sunk in heavy seas in the east of Indonesia's archipelago, the navy says. The boat was travelling from the port of Kupang to Roti island, 2,000km (1,250 miles) from Jakarta, when it lost radio contact with the shore. So far at least 97 people are reported rescued, as three navy vessels and an air force plane search for survivors. Ferries are the common means of transport in Indonesia, but overcrowding has led to accidents. Safety standards are often not enforced, meaning boats are in poor condition and carrying more passengers than regulations allow. Life jackets The ferry left Kupang on the western side of Timor island on Tuesday evening for the four-hour voyage to Roti island. But about two hours into the crossing, the boat started to experience engine trouble in rough seas, with waves reportedly up to 3m (10 feet) high. The ferry tried to turn back for Kupang, but its engine then failed completely. It then capsized in high seas. The survivors found so far were rescued by one of the navy ships searching the area. " We have been told they survived because they were wearing life jackets, " a police sergeant on Roti island told the Associated Press news agency. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4668570.stm " The ferry was carrying 115 passengers and 23 crew members when the boat sank at about 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, " Siahaan told Deutsche Presse-Agentur. http://www.thejakartapost.com/detaillatestnews.asp?fileid=20060201112857 & irec=2 Dasha: Mo/Sa/Ve/Mo/Mo Transit Venus is afflicted by natal Mars. satva Jorge Angelino Rua da Sociedade Filarmónica Perpétua Azeitonense, 29 2925-598 Azeitão Portugal jorge.angelino tel: mobile: 210813674 963916784 Add me to your address book... Want a signature like this? -- Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.25/247 - Release 31.01.2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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