Hit By Storms And Waves, Fishing Boat Sinks In Banyuwangi, 6 Crew Members Are Missing

BANYUWANGI - The fishing boat KM Bintang Sonar reportedly sank in the waters of Plengkung, Banyuwangi. Four crew members survived, 6 others are missing.

"There are only 10 crew members who have survived and 4 have survived. There are still 6 people who have not been found", said the Banyuwangi Basarnas Post Coordinator, Wahyu Setya Budi, Monday night, August 2.

He said the sunken ship belonged to H. Mashudi from Kedungrejo, Muncar.

From the information of the surviving crew members, the ship at 04.10 WIB moved back to Muncar Harbor. However, in the vicinity of Batu Dua, Tanjung Bantengan, the ship was hit by waves, rain, and strong winds.

This condition causes water to enter the ship and the ship sinks. "The crew tried their best to swim to the shore with minimal equipment", he said.

Basarnas, said Wahyu, will recommend the search for the missing crew members on Tuesday, August 3.