Moments Indonesian Navy Divers Recover 3 Victims from KM Virgo, Bodies Trapped Inside Shipwreck

“Please pray that we can find and evacuate everyone,” Galih added.

The Head of Basarnas Operations, Rear Admiral Yudhi Bramantyo Nur Sasongko, reported all victims were found at a depth of 24 meters.

The divers’ success was aided by favorable weather and relatively mild currents in the area.

Yudhi confirmed the KM Virgo Transport 8 wreck has not shifted position.

“The ship remains where it was yesterday, no longer moving, at a depth between 24 and 29 meters,” he explained.

Search operations will continue using diving methods. “If weather conditions permit, we will continue diving tomorrow,” he said.

Death Toll Rises to 9

The ship, carrying 243 passengers, had an accident in South Kalimantan waters during a voyage from Surabaya to Banjarmasin early Sunday (13/9/2026).

To date, 114 passengers have been evacuated; 108 rescued alive, while 6 died.

With the discovery of three more bodies on Friday (18/9/2026), the death toll has risen to 9. Meanwhile, 126 passengers remain missing.