The ferry capsized after it reportedly began taking on water, listed severely, and its engine malfunctioned.
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Several amateur videos of the vessel and the fatal incident have begun to appear on social media. One video shows bystanders using orange-colored life vests working to save passengers from the sinking ship.
According to information available online from the
Department of Sea Communications, the
KMP Yunicee was operated by
PT Sly Surya Timur Line. The ship’s gross registered tonnage was 633 tons, with a total passenger capacity of 300. The vessel was also rated to carry 44 four-wheel vehicles and 98 motorcycles. The ship was a