According to reports from local media, a boat carrying at least 28 individuals who were attending a wedding has gone missing off the coast of Mamuju regency in West Sulawesi, Indonesia since Wednesday.This incident has prompted an extensive search and rescue operation, as the boat’s last known location was in the vicinity of Ambo Island.
Mamuju Search and Rescue (SAR) office was alerted to the incident on Wednesday evening. The boat had set sail from Ambo Island around 10 a.m. local time, with an estimated arrival time at Port Sumare in Mamuju by 4 p.m. As night fell, there was still no sign of the boat.
In response to the alarming situation, a SAR team has been dispatched to Ambo Island. This incident underscores the ongoing issue of maritime safety in Indonesia, an archipelago comprising approximately 17,000 islands.
Statistics show a worrying trend in the country’s maritime safety record. In 2022, ship accidents claimed 69 lives, while in 2021, marine accidents resulted in 342 fatalities. The high incidence of maritime accidents is often linked to inadequate safety regulations and a lack of navigational aids.
As the search for the missing boat and its passengers continues, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for improved maritime safety in Indonesia. The nation waits in anticipation for news of the missing wedding party.
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