The government is prioritizing the evacuation of KM Virgo victims who capsized in the Java Sea before conducting a thorough investigation.

Basarnas is concentrating its 12 best divers to continue the search for victims still missing following the KM Virgo Transport 8 motor vessel accident.

As of the 19 September 2026 DVI operation recap, out of 117 victims discovered, nine died in the KM Virgo accident.

Underwater currents at the KM Virgo wreck have slowed from 6.8 knots to between 1.5 and 2 knots, allowing Indonesian Navy divers to successfully secure mooring lines.

Another maritime accident has occurred. The latest involved the KMP Virgo Transport 8 in the Java Sea waters on Sunday (9/13/2026).