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Search Underway After Indonesian Passenger Ship With 240 Aboard Goes Missing in Java Sea

A major search is ongoing after an Indonesian ship carrying over 240 people lost contact in the Java Sea during rough weather, raising urgent concerns for passenger safety.

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Indonesian ship with 240 people loses contact in Java Sea

Times of India ↗

Search and rescue teams launch operation for missing vessel

Arab News ↗

Authorities confirm ship departed from Surabaya for Banjarmasin

Deutsche Welle ↗

Last known position reported 148 kilometers from Banjarmasin

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