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Indonesian Ferry Sinks, Kills 15, 230 Rescued

By: intellectual

Indonesian transportation officials say at least nine people were killed and more than 230 were rescued Sunday after a ferry sank in rough waters near Sumatra island Indonesian transportation officials say at least 15 people were killed and more than 230 were rescued Sunday after a ferry sank in rough waters near Sumatra island.  Search ...

7 days ago

Ferry Sinks In Indonesian leaving 29 dead!

By: dottie62

Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island recuers saved more than 240 people from the ferry that sank.29 died and at least 17 are missing. Indonesian ferry accidents have killed hundreds of people in recent years.Because of:Overcrowded and Safety regulations are poorly enforced. There were at least nine ships and several fishing boats searching ...

7 days ago

29 killed in Indonesian ferry disaster

By: prabirghose

An overloaded ferryboat Dumai Express 10 sank off Indonesia’s Riau Island killing at least 29 passengers while around 245 others managed to swim to safety - 17 are still missing. The boat was sailing from Batam in Singapore to Dumai, a port in Riau when it encountered rough weather. As per the laws, the boat was authorized to carry 273 ...

6 days ago

Plug any deficiencies found in the working of Coastal Security network ...

By: chnarendra

Defence Minister Shri AK Antony has asked the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard to plug any deficiencies found in the working of Coastal Security network. Presiding over a high-level meeting on Coastal Security here today, Shri Antony said that Coastal Security is a top priority of the Government. Underlining on an integrated approach ...

16 days ago