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The insurer and the owner of the lost ferry Virgo Transport 8 have reached an agreement to raise the wreck of the sunken vessel, potentially enabling the recovery of up to 55 additional missing passengers and crewmembers. Kemana korban 55 lagi Infonya Sejak 2 hari lalu sudah tidak ditemukan lagi korban baru. SC : Basarnas https://t.co/XHtjtRTyAC
If raised intact to preserve human remains, the procedure would be an exception to the norm for salvage. Whole-ship raising is costly and technically challenging, and is rarely attempted. The location and state of Virgo Transport 8 will present significant additional complications for any salvor: the site has strong currents, which limit diver access, and the wreck is fully inverted, resting on its superstructure. On the favorable side, it came to rest in shallow water, putting it within reach for commercial divers without special techniques.
A spokesperson from the shipowner, PT Virgo Karya Shipping, told local media that it has been involved in extensive discussions with its P&I insurer, which is based abroad. The owner has also secured significant backing from Indonesian government agencies in pressing for the timely appointment of a salvor.
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