The Guardian reported that 103 passengers were moved to safety on other ships, but one of them died. I Putu Sudayana, head of the search and rescue office, said ships and a helicopter were sent to the ship’s last known location.

Indonesia has around 17,000 islands, so ferries are a cheap and essential way for people to travel between islands.

However, safety rules are not always followed, and accidents on ferries are quite common.

The missing ferry shows that when safety is ignored, many lives can be at risk, highlighting the need for stricter compliance to protect the many Indonesians who rely on these boats.