A massive search and rescue operation is underway in Indonesia after a passenger ferry carrying 271 people caught fire while crossing the Java Sea. Authorities say at least five people have died, 225 have been rescued, and 41 remain missing.

The ferry was traveling from Surabaya, East Java, to Makassar, South Sulawesi, when the captain reported flames onboard. Emergency responders, supported by nearby vessels, rushed to evacuate passengers as the ship burned. Officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire while rescue teams continue searching for survivors.

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A passenger ferry carrying 271 people caught fire in the Java Sea while sailing from Surabaya in East Java to Makassar in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

According to Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), five people have been confirmed dead, while 41 remain missing as rescue operations continue. Emergency teams are working to evacuate passengers and crew after the vessel caught fire during its journey.

Authorities say the captain alerted the ferry company shortly after the blaze broke out, triggering a large-scale search and rescue mission involving multiple emergency agencies.

Indonesia Ferry Fire: 5 Dead, 41 Missing After Passenger Ferry Catches Fire in Java Sea

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A passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India in Mumbai, the police said. 13 people, including 10 passengers and three Navy personnel, lost their lives, said Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. 
Meanwhile, two others are critically injured. Around 101 people have been safely rescued by the authorities. 
The Neelkamal ferry was on way to Elephanta Islands when the speed boat circled it before crashing into it. 
The ferry had over 110 people on board, while the naval boat had six individuals, including two Navy personnel and four staff members, according to the reports. 
The search operation is being conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships. 
The videos of the incident soon went viral, showing ongoing rescue operations. 
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The Mumbai Police, Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) joined forces for the rescue mission.
Moreover, three police boats from the Yellow Gate Police Station and local fishing vessels also joined in aiding the efforts. 
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that boats from the Navy, Coast Guard, Port, and Police teams have been immediately dispatched for assistance. 
"We are in constant touch with the district and police administration, and fortunately, most of the passengers have been rescued. However, rescue operations are still ongoing. Orders have been given to the district administration to deploy all necessary resources for the operation," he added. 
He added that according to the preliminary information, five to seven people are still missing. "I will make a statement in the House as soon as I receive more detailed information."
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Meanwhile, two others are critically injured. Around 101 people have been safely rescued by the authorities. 



Maharashtra, India A passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India in Mumbai, the police said. 13 people, including 10 passengers and three Navy personnel, lost their lives, said Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Meanwhile, two others are critically injured. Around 101 people have been safely rescued by the authorities. The Neelkamal ferry was on way to Elephanta Islands when the speed boat circled it before crashing into it. The ferry had over 110 people on board, while the naval boat had six individuals, including two Navy personnel and four staff members, according to the reports. The search operation is being conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships. The videos of the incident soon went viral, showing ongoing rescue operations. Boat capsizes near Mumbai's Gateway of India while en route to Elephanta Island; rescue operations underway . . . . .#Mumbai #GatewayOfIndia #ElephantaIsland pic.twitter.com/FoPABoe8Ep — WION (@WIONews) December 18, 2024 × The Mumbai Police, Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) joined forces for the rescue mission. Moreover, three police boats from the Yellow Gate Police Station and local fishing vessels also joined in aiding the efforts. Watch | Tragedy Strikes As Ferry Dock Collapses In US × The cause of the incident is yet to be identified, as the authorities are involved in the rescue operation and locating the survivors. Maharashtra CM reacts to incident Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that boats from the Navy, Coast Guard, Port, and Police teams have been immediately dispatched for assistance. "We are in constant touch with the district and police administration, and fortunately, most of the passengers have been rescued. However, rescue operations are still ongoing. Orders have been given to the district administration to deploy all necessary resources for the operation," he added. He added that according to the preliminary information, five to seven people are still missing. "I will make a statement in the House as soon as I receive more detailed information." (With inputs from agencies)

13 dead as Navy speed boat crashes into passenger ferry off Mumbai coast

A passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India in Mumbai, the police said. 13 people, including 10 passengers and three Navy personnel, lost their lives, said Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, two others are critically injured. Around 101 people have been safely rescued by the authorities.&nbsp;

The Neelkamal ferry&nbsp;was on way to Elephanta Islands&nbsp;when the speed boat circled it before crashing into it.&nbsp;

The ferry had over 110 people on board, while the naval boat had six individuals, including two Navy personnel and four staff members, according to the reports.&nbsp;

The search operation is being conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships.&nbsp;

The videos of the incident soon went viral, showing ongoing rescue operations.&nbsp;

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The Mumbai Police, Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) joined forces for the rescue mission.

Moreover, three police boats from the Yellow Gate Police Station and local fishing vessels also joined in aiding the efforts.&nbsp;

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The cause of the incident is yet to be identified, as the authorities are involved in the rescue operation and locating the survivors.

<h2>Maharashtra CM reacts to incident</h2>

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that boats from the Navy, Coast Guard, Port, and Police teams have been immediately dispatched for assistance.&nbsp;

"We are in constant touch with the district and police administration, and fortunately, most of the passengers have been rescued. However, rescue operations are still ongoing. Orders have been given to the district administration to deploy all necessary resources for the operation," he added.&nbsp;

He added that according to the preliminary information, five to seven people are still missing. "I will make a statement in the House as soon as I receive more detailed information."

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A passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India in Mumbai, the police said. 13 people, including 10 passengers and three Navy personnel, lost their lives, said Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

A passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India in Mumbai, the police said. 13 people, including 10 passengers and three Navy personnel, lost their lives, said Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Meanwhile, two others are critically injured. Around 101 people have been safely rescued by the authorities. The Neelkamal ferry was on way to Elephanta Islands when the speed boat circled it before crashing into it. The ferry had over 110 people on board, while the naval boat had six individuals, including two Navy personnel and four staff members, according to the reports. The search operation is being conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships. The videos of the incident soon went viral, showing ongoing rescue operations. Boat capsizes near Mumbai's Gateway of India while en route to Elephanta Island; rescue operations underway . . . . .#Mumbai #GatewayOfIndia #ElephantaIsland pic.twitter.com/FoPABoe8Ep — WION (@WIONews) December 18, 2024 × The Mumbai Police, Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) joined forces for the rescue mission. Moreover, three police boats from the Yellow Gate Police Station and local fishing vessels also joined in aiding the efforts. Watch | Tragedy Strikes As Ferry Dock Collapses In US × The cause of the incident is yet to be identified, as the authorities are involved in the rescue operation and locating the survivors. Maharashtra CM reacts to incident Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that boats from the Navy, Coast Guard, Port, and Police teams have been immediately dispatched for assistance. "We are in constant touch with the district and police administration, and fortunately, most of the passengers have been rescued. However, rescue operations are still ongoing. Orders have been given to the district administration to deploy all necessary resources for the operation," he added. He added that according to the preliminary information, five to seven people are still missing. "I will make a statement in the House as soon as I receive more detailed information." (With inputs from agencies)

A ferry in the Gulf of Thailand caught fire causing panicked passengers to jump into the sea early on April 4, Thursday. All 108 individuals on the vessel, Ko Jaroen 2 survived according to media reports.

A ferry in the Gulf of Thailand caught fire causing panicked passengers to jump into the sea early on April 4, Thursday. All 108 individuals on the vessel, Ko Jaroen 2 survived according to media reports. The ferry runs from Surat Thani province to the popular tourist island of Koh Tao which is 60 miles (100 kilometers) off the coast. The ferry was near its destination when the flames engulfed it at around 7:00 AM. There were 11 crew members and 97 passengers aboard the ferry. Some passengers suffered minor injuries and faced health issues due to smoke inhalation. According to Kritphet Chaichuai, the head of the Marine Department, the local emergency services first received reports of the fire at 6.40 AM local time. Also read: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Why 20 Indians will stay on board DALI ship till ‘investigation is over’ One passenger, Maitree Promjampa told AP, “We could barely get the life vests in time. It was chaotic. People were weeping … I also teared up.” A ferry with nearly 100 people on board caught fire in Thailand. Eyewitnesses say that there were ‘tourists’ from Ukraine. Details: A fire broke out on the Ko Jaroen vessel this morning; it started in the engine compartment. The ferry was between the islands of Tau and Koh… pic.twitter.com/K9UYQrgOhx — 𝕏𝕔hi𝘭𝘭iຖ໐iˢ (@chiIIum) April 4, 2024 × "Several boats came to their rescue about 20 minutes after they called for help, but the boats could not get close to the ferry for fear of explosions. So, people had to jump into the sea to be rescued," he added. "Everyone had to help themselves,” he further said. Also read: Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar visits Ho Chi Minh City The video of people hurrying out of the ferry’s cabin while putting on life vests, as thick black smoke swept across the ferry is making rounds of social media. According to the officials, the fire began in the engine and the cause is still not clear. The fire was ultimately brought under control at around 8:20 PM local time and the ferry did not sink.

Thailand: Ferry passengers jump into sea to save their life from fire on board

A ferry carrying&nbsp;day labourers sank just outside the Egyptian capital, resulting in the loss of at least 10 people&nbsp;among the 15 individuals aboard, authorities confirmed on Monday (Feb 26). The Ministry of Manpower stated that the five survivors were&nbsp;taken to a hospital for medical attention and were later discharged. However, the exact cause of the&nbsp;sinking remains unknown.

In response to the mishap, the ministry announced compensation measures, with each family of the deceased to receive 200,000 Egyptian pounds (roughly $6,466), and each of the five injured survivors to be provided with 20,000 pounds ($646).&nbsp;

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<h2>Challenges in recovery efforts</h2>

Rescue teams faced considerable challenges in retrieving the victims' bodies, with the operation taking several hours to complete. Local media, broadcasting live-stream videos on social media platforms, captured the efforts of divers scouring the riverbed while anxious villagers gathered on the banks of the Nile in Monshat el-Kanater, Giza.

The incident brings to light&nbsp;the daily risks encountered by Egyptians who rely on boats for transportation, particularly in regions like Upper Egypt and the Nile Delta.

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Despite its popularity, navigating the Nile poses inherent dangers, compounded by a history of ferry accidents attributed to poor maintenance and regulatory deficiencies.

Past tragedies, such as the 2022 ferry incident resulting in fatalities and the 2015 collision between boats, serve as stark reminders of the urgent need for improved safety protocols across Egypt's transportation networks.

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A ferry carrying day labourers sank just outside the Egyptian capital, resulting in the loss of at least 10 people among the 15 individuals aboard, authorities confirmed on Monday (Feb 26).

A ferry carrying day labourers sank just outside the Egyptian capital, resulting in the loss of at least 10 people among the 15 individuals aboard, authorities confirmed on Monday (Feb 26). The Ministry of Manpower stated that the five survivors were taken to a hospital for medical attention and were later discharged. However, the exact cause of the sinking remains unknown. In response to the mishap, the ministry announced compensation measures, with each family of the deceased to receive 200,000 Egyptian pounds (roughly $6,466), and each of the five injured survivors to be provided with 20,000 pounds ($646). Also read | Ship ablaze in Gulf of Aden after suspected missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels Challenges in recovery efforts Rescue teams faced considerable challenges in retrieving the victims' bodies, with the operation taking several hours to complete. Local media, broadcasting live-stream videos on social media platforms, captured the efforts of divers scouring the riverbed while anxious villagers gathered on the banks of the Nile in Monshat el-Kanater, Giza. The incident brings to light the daily risks encountered by Egyptians who rely on boats for transportation, particularly in regions like Upper Egypt and the Nile Delta. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Mediators from US, Qatar, Egypt & Israel in Doha for truce talks Despite its popularity, navigating the Nile poses inherent dangers, compounded by a history of ferry accidents attributed to poor maintenance and regulatory deficiencies. Past tragedies, such as the 2022 ferry incident resulting in fatalities and the 2015 collision between boats, serve as stark reminders of the urgent need for improved safety protocols across Egypt's transportation networks. (With inputs from agencies)

Egypt: 10 killed as ferry sinks in Nile river while transporting labourers

A search and rescue operation is underway as at least 15 people were killed and 19 were missing after a ferry sank off the&nbsp;coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Monday (July 24).&nbsp;

Local reports said the ferry, with 40 people on board, sank just after midnight (1700 GMT,&nbsp;Sunday). It had&nbsp;been crossing from&nbsp;Lanto village on Buton island to Lagili village on Muna island in Southeast Sulawesi when the tragedy struck.&nbsp;

"Provisionally, there are 19 people who are still being searched for," Muhamad Arafah, head of the local search and rescue agency in Kendari city in Southeast Sulawesi was quoted as saying by AFP.

Six people survived the sinking and were rescued by the officials and sent to the hospital for treatment.&nbsp;

"All the victims have been identified and handed over to the families while the survivors are now being treated in local hospital," added Arafah.&nbsp;

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The rescue images shared by the agencies showed victims' bodies covered in cloth on the floor of one of the local hospitals.&nbsp;

It is still unclear what caused the ferry to sink but preliminary investigations suggest it may have something to do with overcrowding.&nbsp;

<h2>Ferry accidents common in Indonesia&nbsp;</h2>

Ferries are a common mode of transport across Indonesia, an archipelago, made up of more than 17,000 islands. Naturally, the laws are lax and safety standards mostly non-existent.&nbsp;

Last May, a ferry carrying over 800 passengers ran&nbsp;aground in shallow waters off East Nusa Tenggara province for two days. It remained stuck there before the authorities intervened and managed to dislodge it. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the accident.&nbsp;

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In 2018, 150 passengers aboard a ferry died after the vessel carrying them sank in&nbsp;a deep volcanic crater lake on the island of Sumatra.

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A search and rescue operation is underway as at least 15 people were killed and 19 were missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Monday (July 24).

A search and rescue operation is underway as at least 15 people were killed and 19 were missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Monday (July 24). Local reports said the ferry, with 40 people on board, sank just after midnight (1700 GMT, Sunday). It had been crossing from Lanto village on Buton island to Lagili village on Muna island in Southeast Sulawesi when the tragedy struck. "Provisionally, there are 19 people who are still being searched for," Muhamad Arafah, head of the local search and rescue agency in Kendari city in Southeast Sulawesi was quoted as saying by AFP. Six people survived the sinking and were rescued by the officials and sent to the hospital for treatment. "All the victims have been identified and handed over to the families while the survivors are now being treated in local hospital," added Arafah. Watch: 29 dead in Indonesia ferry disaster; search underway The rescue images shared by the agencies showed victims' bodies covered in cloth on the floor of one of the local hospitals. It is still unclear what caused the ferry to sink but preliminary investigations suggest it may have something to do with overcrowding. Ferry accidents common in Indonesia Ferries are a common mode of transport across Indonesia, an archipelago, made up of more than 17,000 islands. Naturally, the laws are lax and safety standards mostly non-existent. Last May, a ferry carrying over 800 passengers ran aground in shallow waters off East Nusa Tenggara province for two days. It remained stuck there before the authorities intervened and managed to dislodge it. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the accident. Watch | Greece declares three days' mourning over migrant boat tragedy × In 2018, 150 passengers aboard a ferry died after the vessel carrying them sank in a deep volcanic crater lake on the island of Sumatra. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Indonesia: At least 15 killed, several missing after ferry sinks off Sulawesi island

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Gravitas Global Headlines | Ferry accident in Gabon: 6 dead & 31 missing, search operations underway

At least two people died and 28 are missing after a small ferry foundered off the Gabonese coast on Thursday, officials said. The ferry owner on Facebook said that the incident happened around 3:00 and 4:00 am after the vessel reported a "water intrusion" that led to a loss of control.&nbsp;

The port officials told AFP that the "Esther Miracle" ferry was on an overnight trip from the capital city Libreville with around 151 passengers onboard. The official on the condition of anonymity said that 28 people are missing.&nbsp;

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Eric Joel Bekale, the Deputy Transport Minister, said, "At the present moment, 121 people have been saved, and sadly two people have died." The authorities had launched a probe.

Gabonese Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze and Interior Minister Lamber Noel-Matha both were at the site.&nbsp;

Rescuers took a young woman to an ambulance on a stretcher, covered in a survival blanket, while a fireman took a baby wrapped up for treatment.

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While some survivors disembarked from an oil company's supply barge, other passengers gathered on the quayside and knelt in prayer.

A survivor said, "Lord God, you saved us from the waters, we will make sacrifices to you, thank you, lord."&nbsp;

The site also saw some anxious relatives waiting for their loved ones at the port. A woman told AFP, "I have two relatives, my cousin and his wife, who were on the boat. I got a phone call at around 3:00 am and they said they were sinking."

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At least two people died and 28 are missing after a small ferry foundered off the Gabonese coast on Thursday, officials said. The ferry owner on Facebook said that the incident happened around 3:00 and 4:00 am after the vessel reported a "water intrusion" that led to a loss of control.

At least two people died and 28 are missing after a small ferry foundered off the Gabonese coast on Thursday, officials said. The ferry owner on Facebook said that the incident happened around 3:00 and 4:00 am after the vessel reported a "water intrusion" that led to a loss of control. The port officials told AFP that the "Esther Miracle" ferry was on an overnight trip from the capital city Libreville with around 151 passengers onboard. The official on the condition of anonymity said that 28 people are missing. Also read | Passenger found alive on Greece-Italy ferry after blaze, 11 still missing Eric Joel Bekale, the Deputy Transport Minister, said, "At the present moment, 121 people have been saved, and sadly two people have died." The authorities had launched a probe. Gabonese Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze and Interior Minister Lamber Noel-Matha both were at the site. Rescuers took a young woman to an ambulance on a stretcher, covered in a survival blanket, while a fireman took a baby wrapped up for treatment. Watch | WION Climate Tracker | World's first zero emissions ferry; special filter eliminates fine particles While some survivors disembarked from an oil company's supply barge, other passengers gathered on the quayside and knelt in prayer. A survivor said, "Lord God, you saved us from the waters, we will make sacrifices to you, thank you, lord." The site also saw some anxious relatives waiting for their loved ones at the port. A woman told AFP, "I have two relatives, my cousin and his wife, who were on the boat. I got a phone call at around 3:00 am and they said they were sinking." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

At least two dead, 28 missing as Gabonese ferry sinks; 121 rescued

Fire fighters battling a blaze on a ferry sailing from&nbsp;Greece&nbsp;to Italy discovered a survivor on the stern of the still burning vessel on Sunday, the Greek coast guard said, reviving hopes that other missing passengers could still be found alive.

Rescuers managed to take at least 281 out of 292 passengers and crew to safety after the blaze broke out on the Italian-flagged Euroferry Olympia early on Friday, but 11 people are still missing, according to the coast guard and ferry operator.

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Firefighters have been trying for days to contain the fire and cool scorching temperatures on the 183-metre (600 ft) ship to allow emergency crews to board and rescue any survivors. The authorities have not announced a death toll.

"Firefighters are still battling the fire and crews are searching for more people," the fire brigade said.

The cause of the blaze is still being investigated and a prosecutor has launched an inquiry, according to coast guard officials.

The ferry had been on its way to the Italian port of Brindisi from Igoumenitsa in&nbsp;Greece. Many of the passengers were truck owners or drivers transporting goods through Europe.

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The man rescued on Sunday was from Belarus, according to the coast guard, while those still missing are Bulgarian, Turkish and Greek nationals.

Reuters footage showed rescuers climbing up a stepladder to the vessel after a tug boat towed it closer to the shore.

"Since one person is rescued, we are optimistic that more survivors can be found," Greek coastguard spokesman Nikos Alexiou told Skai TV.

Aerial footage released by the Greek coastguard on Friday showed rows of burnt trucks on the blackened deck after flames engulfed the ship. The ferry was carrying 153 vehicles, the company said.

A group of truck drivers who survived the ordeal arrived back in Bulgaria in the early hours of Sunday.

"Once we were in the boats we saw the huge flames. Everything burned, the losses are big, but I am glad we are alive and we will see our families," truck driver Rumen Cholakov told Bulgarian Nova TV.

Fire fighters battling a blaze on a ferry sailing from Greece to Italy discovered a survivor on the stern of the still burning vessel on Sunday, the Greek coast guard said, reviving hopes that other missing passengers could still be found alive.

Fire fighters battling a blaze on a ferry sailing from Greece to Italy discovered a survivor on the stern of the still burning vessel on Sunday, the Greek coast guard said, reviving hopes that other missing passengers could still be found alive. Rescuers managed to take at least 281 out of 292 passengers and crew to safety after the blaze broke out on the Italian-flagged Euroferry Olympia early on Friday, but 11 people are still missing, according to the coast guard and ferry operator. Also read | Rescue efforts continue for 12 missing in Greece ferry fire Firefighters have been trying for days to contain the fire and cool scorching temperatures on the 183-metre (600 ft) ship to allow emergency crews to board and rescue any survivors. The authorities have not announced a death toll. "Firefighters are still battling the fire and crews are searching for more people," the fire brigade said. The cause of the blaze is still being investigated and a prosecutor has launched an inquiry, according to coast guard officials. The ferry had been on its way to the Italian port of Brindisi from Igoumenitsa in Greece. Many of the passengers were truck owners or drivers transporting goods through Europe. Also read | Two trapped, hundreds rescued after flames engulf Greece-Italy ferry The man rescued on Sunday was from Belarus, according to the coast guard, while those still missing are Bulgarian, Turkish and Greek nationals. Reuters footage showed rescuers climbing up a stepladder to the vessel after a tug boat towed it closer to the shore. "Since one person is rescued, we are optimistic that more survivors can be found," Greek coastguard spokesman Nikos Alexiou told Skai TV. Aerial footage released by the Greek coastguard on Friday showed rows of burnt trucks on the blackened deck after flames engulfed the ship. The ferry was carrying 153 vehicles, the company said. A group of truck drivers who survived the ordeal arrived back in Bulgaria in the early hours of Sunday. "Once we were in the boats we saw the huge flames. Everything burned, the losses are big, but I am glad we are alive and we will see our families," truck driver Rumen Cholakov told Bulgarian Nova TV.

Passenger found alive on Greece-Italy ferry after blaze, 11 still missing

Rescuers picked up the search for 12 missing people at the break of dawn Saturday after an Italian-flagged ferry caught fire on the Ionian Sea the previous day.&nbsp;

Overnight, patrol ships combed the area off Corfu island hoping to locate survivors, the Greek coastguard told AFP.

Rescuers brought 278 passengers to Corfu after the blaze on the Euroferry Olympia broke out en route from Greece to Italy.

Officials have said the cause of the fire remains unknown.&nbsp;

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According to the coastguard, all of the still-missing people are truck drivers, nine from Bulgaria and three from Greece.

Truckers who were rescued from the vessel told Greece's public broadcaster on Saturday that some drivers prefered to sleep in their vehicles because the ship cabins were overcrowded. &nbsp;

Grimaldi Lines, the owner of the vessel, said late last night the fire&nbsp;"is currently under control" but Greek Coast Guard Saturday morning didn't confirm.&nbsp;

According to the company, the ferry was officially carrying 239 passengers and 51 crew, as well as 153 trucks and trailers and 32 passenger vehicles.&nbsp;

But raising concern for how many potential unofficial passengers could still be missing, the coastguard said two of the rescued people were not included on the manifest.&nbsp;

Both were Afghans, the coastguard told AFP. &nbsp;

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The Bulgarian foreign ministry said 127 of its nationals were on the passenger list, including 37 truck drivers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Another 24 were from Turkey, the country's NTV station said, while broadcaster ERT said there were 21 Greeks onboard.

Among the rescued, 10 were taken to hospital with breathing difficulties and minor injuries, ERT said.

A specialised Greek rescue team that boarded the burning vessel ceased&nbsp;its efforts Friday evening because of the high heat on the ship, the dense smoke and the darkness, according to Athens News Agency.

The 27-year-old ship's latest safety check was at Igoumenitsa on February 16, the company said.&nbsp;

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There is heavy maritime traffic between the western Greek ports of Igoumenitsa and Patras and the Italian ports of Brindisi and Ancona.&nbsp;

The last shipboard fire in the Adriatic occurred in December 2014 on the Italian ferry Norman Atlantic. Thirteen people died in that blaze.

Rescuers picked up the search for 12 missing people at the break of dawn Saturday after an Italian-flagged ferry caught fire on the Ionian Sea the previous day. Overnight, patrol ships combed the area off Corfu island hoping to locate survivors, the Greek coastguard told AFP.

Rescuers picked up the search for 12 missing people at the break of dawn Saturday after an Italian-flagged ferry caught fire on the Ionian Sea the previous day. Overnight, patrol ships combed the area off Corfu island hoping to locate survivors, the Greek coastguard told AFP. Rescuers brought 278 passengers to Corfu after the blaze on the Euroferry Olympia broke out en route from Greece to Italy. Officials have said the cause of the fire remains unknown. Also read | Two trapped, hundreds rescued after flames engulf Greece-Italy ferry According to the coastguard, all of the still-missing people are truck drivers, nine from Bulgaria and three from Greece. Truckers who were rescued from the vessel told Greece's public broadcaster on Saturday that some drivers prefered to sleep in their vehicles because the ship cabins were overcrowded. Grimaldi Lines, the owner of the vessel, said late last night the fire "is currently under control" but Greek Coast Guard Saturday morning didn't confirm. According to the company, the ferry was officially carrying 239 passengers and 51 crew, as well as 153 trucks and trailers and 32 passenger vehicles. But raising concern for how many potential unofficial passengers could still be missing, the coastguard said two of the rescued people were not included on the manifest. Both were Afghans, the coastguard told AFP. Also read | 'Right-to-die': Italy court refuses to allow euthanasia referendum The Bulgarian foreign ministry said 127 of its nationals were on the passenger list, including 37 truck drivers. Another 24 were from Turkey, the country's NTV station said, while broadcaster ERT said there were 21 Greeks onboard. Among the rescued, 10 were taken to hospital with breathing difficulties and minor injuries, ERT said. A specialised Greek rescue team that boarded the burning vessel ceased its efforts Friday evening because of the high heat on the ship, the dense smoke and the darkness, according to Athens News Agency. The 27-year-old ship's latest safety check was at Igoumenitsa on February 16, the company said. Watch | Fire breaks out on ferry from Greece to Italy with 288 people on board There is heavy maritime traffic between the western Greek ports of Igoumenitsa and Patras and the Italian ports of Brindisi and Ancona. The last shipboard fire in the Adriatic occurred in December 2014 on the Italian ferry Norman Atlantic. Thirteen people died in that blaze.

Rescue efforts continue for 12 missing in Greece ferry fire

Twenty-three people died while several others were missing on Monday after a ferry capsized in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka following a collision with another vessel, news agency AFP reported quoting rescue officials.

Twenty-three people died while several others were missing on Monday after a ferry capsized in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka following a collision with another vessel, news agency AFP reported quoting rescue officials. "We have so far recovered 23 bodies from the sunken ferry," fire brigade official Enayet Hossain told AFP. "There were 50 people on board... Our rescue divers are still searching," she said. The Morning Bird vessel was hit by another ferry at Farashganj, just metres (yards) from the country's largest river port Sadarghat, according to report. Several witnesses told local television stations that the boat was carrying more than 50 people, with many stuck in cabins. Ferry accidents are common in Bangladesh due to poor safety standards in the country's many shipyards. The ferries are often overcrowded and sink in bad weather.

23 die, several missing after ferry accident in Bangladesh: Report

At least 30 people died and a dozen are missing after a ferry capsized and sank Monday in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka following a collision with another vessel, rescue officials said. 
 
The Morning Bird vessel was hit from behind by another ferry around 9:30 am local time (0330 GMT) during the morning rush hour, when the country's largest river port is packed with vessels. 
 
"We have collected 30 bodies, including 20 males, seven women and three children," Abul Khair, a diver in the fire brigade, told AFP. 
 
"There were at least 50 people on board... Our rescue divers are still searching," coastguard spokesman commander Hayet Ibne Siddique said. 
 
The ferry -- which departed from central Munshiganj district -- sank as it was about to moor at Sadarghat, Dhaka's main river port used by hundreds of boats to travel to the country's south. 
 
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority's chief, Commodore Golam Sadeqk, told AFP the single-deck ship was "not overcrowded" and sank "due to carelessness". 
 
He said the vessel had been cleared to carry passengers until September. 
 
Witnesses told local television stations many passengers appeared to be stuck in the ferry's cabins. 
 
Divers were still pulling bodies from the wreck, in waters some 40-50 feet (12-15 metres) deep. The deceased were put in body-bags before they were laid in rows at the harbour-front. 
 
Another boat would later arrive to lift the damaged vessel from the water, Siddique said.

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Relatives gathered at Sadarghat despite coronavirus social distancing concerns to search for their family. 
 
"I still don't know what happened to them," a man, searching for his cousin and another relative, told reporters. 
 
Boat accidents are common in Bangladesh, which is crisscrossed by more than 230 rivers. 
 
The South Asian nation is heavily reliant on ferries for transport but has had a poor safety record.

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Experts blame badly maintained vessels, lax safety standards at shipyards and overcrowding for many of the accidents. 
 
In February 2015 at least 78 people died when an overcrowded ship collided with a cargo boat in a central Bangladesh river. 
 
The number of accidents has dropped sharply in recent years as authorities crackdown on unseaworthy vessels.

At least 30 people died and a dozen are missing after a ferry capsized and sank Monday in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka following a collision with another vessel, rescue officials said.

At least 30 people died and a dozen are missing after a ferry capsized and sank Monday in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka following a collision with another vessel, rescue officials said. The Morning Bird vessel was hit from behind by another ferry around 9:30 am local time (0330 GMT) during the morning rush hour, when the country's largest river port is packed with vessels. "We have collected 30 bodies, including 20 males, seven women and three children," Abul Khair, a diver in the fire brigade, told AFP. "There were at least 50 people on board... Our rescue divers are still searching," coastguard spokesman commander Hayet Ibne Siddique said. The ferry -- which departed from central Munshiganj district -- sank as it was about to moor at Sadarghat, Dhaka's main river port used by hundreds of boats to travel to the country's south. Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority's chief, Commodore Golam Sadeqk, told AFP the single-deck ship was "not overcrowded" and sank "due to carelessness". He said the vessel had been cleared to carry passengers until September. Witnesses told local television stations many passengers appeared to be stuck in the ferry's cabins. Divers were still pulling bodies from the wreck, in waters some 40-50 feet (12-15 metres) deep. The deceased were put in body-bags before they were laid in rows at the harbour-front. Another boat would later arrive to lift the damaged vessel from the water, Siddique said. Also read: 23 die, several missing after ferry accident in Bangladesh: Report Relatives gathered at Sadarghat despite coronavirus social distancing concerns to search for their family. "I still don't know what happened to them," a man, searching for his cousin and another relative, told reporters. Boat accidents are common in Bangladesh, which is crisscrossed by more than 230 rivers. The South Asian nation is heavily reliant on ferries for transport but has had a poor safety record. You might also like: Amid standoff with India, China tries to woo Bangladesh Experts blame badly maintained vessels, lax safety standards at shipyards and overcrowding for many of the accidents. In February 2015 at least 78 people died when an overcrowded ship collided with a cargo boat in a central Bangladesh river. The number of accidents has dropped sharply in recent years as authorities crackdown on unseaworthy vessels.

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