An incident occurred in Tominik Bay on the island of Sumatra when a barge sank following adverse weather conditions. Rescue efforts located 11 European tourists and one crew member among the survivors. Authorities confirmed that the 29-year-old captain of the vessel was not among those recovered.
The barge was transporting a group comprising five Dutch nationals, three German citizens, one Czech national, along with individuals from Belgium and France. Additionally, two Indonesian crew members were aboard the vessel. According to Heryanta, the head of the Harbor and Salvage Office in the Gorontalo district, salvage teams conducted extensive recovery operations.
These efforts successfully salvaged an area exceeding 300 square meters from the sunken barge’s deck. The incident required significant salvage resources to stabilize the wreckage and recover personnel. The rescue operations focused on ensuring the safety of the passengers and crew while simultaneously assessing the structural integrity of the submerged vessel.
Officials have provided details regarding the nationalities of those involved and the scope of the salvage work completed at the site. The focus remains on documenting the extent of the damage and providing support to all individuals involved in the maritime accident.
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