Ferry Inferno Off Bali: Indonesia's Maritime Safety Crisis Ignites The latest maritime disaster off the coast of Bali has shaken the nation, raising questions about Indonesia's woefully inadequate safety protocols for ferry travel.
At least one life was lost and 172 people rescued from the burning Putri Yasmin ferry on Wednesday morning. Indonesia's maritime record is marred by a string of accidents over the years.
Just two weeks ago, the Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry caught fire off Java, resulting in at least five fatalities. In 2011, a passenger plane crashed into the sea off Sulawesi, killing all 102 people on board.