Over 100 Missing After Passenger Ship Accident Off Indonesia's Coast

The ship, identified as the 'MV Nusantara,' was en route from Makassar to Ternate when it encountered severe weather conditions. The vessel capsized in the early hours of September 13, 2026, in the Molucca Sea. Initial reports indicate that the ship was carrying approximately 350 passengers and crew, with over 100 still missing as of September 14. Rescue teams from the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) and local authorities are conducting underwater searches and deploying drones to assist in the recovery efforts. News.com.au and Bangkok Post both reported the incident, with the former citing the exact time of the accident as 12:30 UTC on September 13, while the latter published its report the following day. The sources did not provide additional details on the cause of the accident or the identities of the missing individuals. No official statement from the Indonesian government has been released as of September 14, 2026, regarding the incident or its broader implications.