Ferry Malaysia Express which departs from Malaysia sank in the waters of the destination Dumai Rupat, Bangkalis regency, Riau. Ship carrying 171 passengers sank due to a leak in the steering system of the ship.
As a result, the water came in and filled the whole section of the ship. All passengers were evacuated by ferry boat to the port of Dumai Express 3 International Ferry Dumai.
Passengers comprising of 42 women, 129 men, and 10 crew were confirmed safe.
According to one passenger ship named Yuliarni, residents Kerinci, Jambi, then the passengers panicked. "Many cried when all passengers are required to use a float," he said.
National Search and Rescue Agency team received a report directly to the location and attempt to push the boat into shallow water bodies.
As a result, the water came in and filled the whole section of the ship. All passengers were evacuated by ferry boat to the port of Dumai Express 3 International Ferry Dumai.
Passengers comprising of 42 women, 129 men, and 10 crew were confirmed safe.
According to one passenger ship named Yuliarni, residents Kerinci, Jambi, then the passengers panicked. "Many cried when all passengers are required to use a float," he said.
National Search and Rescue Agency team received a report directly to the location and attempt to push the boat into shallow water bodies.