Disaster · Merak Port, Banten, Indonesia · October 20, 2026

All passengers rescued after ferry fire near Indonesian port

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 20, 12:13 PM ET

A fire broke out aboard the ferry KMP Batumandi as it approached Merak Port in western Indonesia, and all passengers were rescued.

Why it matters

The rescue avoided casualties on one of Indonesia's busiest ferry routes between Java and Sumatra.

Background

Merak links Java with Sumatra across the Sunda Strait. Indonesia relies heavily on ferries, and maritime accidents are common.

Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗Oct 20, 12:13 PM ET

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