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world24 days ago•198 min saved

Java-bound ferry blaze leaves five dead, dozens still missing as rescue operations continue

A passenger ferry carrying 271 people (232 passengers, 39 crew) caught fire off Java while en route from Surabaya to Makassar. The blaze, reported between 6:00 and 7:00 local time, left at least five dead and 41 unaccounted for as rescuers and passing vessels evacuated hundreds. By about 9:45 local time, 225 passengers and crew had been rescued, with the cause of the fire under investigation. Indonesian authorities and the navy have deployed rescue assets; ferry safety enforcement has been widely criticized in the region.

via CNN|

#ferry #fire #indonesia

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Georgetown Ferry Disaster: Dozens Feared Missing After Capsize Off Guyana Coast

A passenger ferry carrying 133 people (MV Barima) capsized about seven miles off Georgetown, Guyana, leaving 66 people still missing and 67 rescued (including 15 children) as search efforts expand. Rescue was hampered by darkness until vessels with scanners and divers joined the operation; the vessel, built in 1939 and en route to Port Kaituma, faced initial scrutiny over rescue logistics. Authorities say the captain and several crew tested positive for marijuana and are in police custody, and some survivors were not listed on the manifest. A government investigation has been launched to determine if negligence or wrongdoing occurred and to hold those responsible accountable, if found.

via Al Jazeera|

#capsize #ferry #guyana

entertainment3 months ago•18 min saved

Scarlett Johansson's We? Moment Over Colin Jost's Ferry Buy

Scarlett Johansson responded with a single-word 'We?' when Colin Jost recalled buying a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry for $280,100 in January 2022 with Pete Davidson and partners. Johansson has since playfully referenced the ferry on podcasts and interviews, while Jost and Davidson have discussed potential uses for the 277-foot vessel (nicknamed Titanic 2) amid ongoing financial challenges. The couple, married since 2020 and parents to Cosmo, have kept the moment lighthearted as the venture pieces together.

via Page Six|

#colin-jost #entertainment #ferry

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

GTA IV 2007 Beta Drops Hints of Cut Ferry and Zombie Minigame Assets

An early, work-in-progress GTA IV build dating to November 2007—allegedly found on an Xbox 360 development kit at a car boot sale near Edinburgh—includes a cut Liberty City ferry model and assets for a cancelled zombie minigame. Rockstar North’s Obbe Vermeij says ferries were cut late due to AI and collision issues, while zombie content remains unconfirmed; the build has been uploaded to the Internet Archive and is being explored by fans. The find stirs nostalgia and debate over unreleased content amid ongoing Take-Two legal action involving GTA 6 staff.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#ferry #gta-iv #rockstar-north

world5 months ago•58 min saved

Bangladesh bus plunges into Padma River during ferry boarding, 24 dead

A passenger bus carrying around 40 people plunged into the Padma River while boarding a ferry at the Daulatdia ferry terminal in Rajbari district, Bangladesh, killing at least 24 and leaving several missing as rescuers, aided by the army and divers, search the river.

via Reuters|

#bangladesh #bus-accident #ferry

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Padma River Bus Disaster Leaves Dozens Dead

A bus carrying about 40 passengers toppled into the Padma River in Rajbari district while waiting to board a ferry, killing at least 24 people and triggering a wide rescue operation that recovered 22 bodies; officials fear more may be missing as divers and local crews search the river.

via Al Jazeera|

#bangladesh #bus-accident #ferry

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Capsized Ferry Off Basilan Leaves 15 Dead as 316 Rescued and 28 Missing

A passenger ferry carrying more than 350 people capsized near Basilan, Philippines, killing at least 15 and leaving 28 missing, with 316 rescued. The MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sent a distress signal after departing Zamboanga, and rescue teams from the coast guard, Navy, and Air Force are aiding operations. Authorities say the cause is not yet known and will be investigated, while survivors are treated at a Basilan hospital and the passenger manifest is being cross-checked.

via Al Jazeera|

#basilan #ferry #philippines

entertainment9 months ago•2 min saved

Pete Davidson Teases Ferry Dreams and SNL Return

Pete Davidson returned to SNL to humorously discuss his failed ferry venture with Colin Jost, blaming it for financial losses and joking about colonizing Staten Island as a solution, while also showing off a new mustache and referencing a Nike ad during the NYC Marathon.

via Vulture|

#colin-jost #comedy #entertainment

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Greece Faces Wildfires and Strong Winds Causing Evacuations and Tragedies

Ferry services in Greece are gradually resuming after strong winds caused cancellations and stranded travelers at ports like Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina. Some routes are operating despite ongoing weather challenges, with authorities advising passengers to confirm schedules directly with operators. The weather is expected to improve temporarily, but strong winds may return through Sunday.

via eKathimerini.com|

#ferry #greece #ports

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Ferry Fire in Indonesia Kills at Least 5, Many Rescued

A passenger ferry in Indonesia caught fire near Sulawesi, resulting in at least five deaths and over 280 people rescued, with ongoing evacuation efforts and investigations into the cause.

via CNN|

#casualties #ferry #fire

accidents-and-incidents2 years ago•0 min saved

Tourists Escape Burning Ferry in Gulf of Thailand

A ferry carrying over 100 passengers caught fire off the coast of southern Thailand while en route to Koh Tao, prompting some to jump into the sea to escape. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains unknown.

via BBC.com|

#accidents-and-incidents #escape #ferry

rescue-operations2 years ago•0 min saved

Italian Coast Guard Saves Lives Aboard Burning Ferry

Italy's coast guard rescued 177 people, including 83 migrants, from a ferry that caught fire while traveling from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle in Sicily. The fire broke out in the engine room, and all passengers were transferred to a coast guard vessel, except for three who returned to Lampedusa.

via Reuters|

#coast-guard #ferry #fire

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Greek Minister Resigns Over Fatal Ferry Incident

Greece's shipping minister, Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, has resigned following controversial comments he made on TV regarding the death of a man who was allegedly pushed off a ferry by crew members. The incident, which occurred at the port of Piraeus in Athens, has sparked outrage in Greece. The ship's captain and three workers are facing criminal charges over the incident. Varvitsiotis stated that his remarks were "misinterpreted" and that he did not equate the victim with the perpetrators. The incident has been described as a combination of irresponsibility and cynicism, and the Greek Prime Minister has promised that the state will fulfill its duty.

via BBC|

#crime #criminal-charges #ferry

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

"Ferry Crew Charged with Homicide After Pushing Tardy Passenger Overboard in Greece"

A Greek ferry captain and three crew members are facing homicide charges after a tardy passenger was pushed into the sea while trying to board the departing vessel in Piraeus. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, sparked outrage. The crew members stopped the passenger from boarding, but when he tried again, one crew member pushed him off the ramp as the ferry was leaving, and he disappeared into the water. The crew did not attempt to help him, and the ferry continued sailing before being ordered back. The man was recovered unconscious and later pronounced dead. Greece's minister of maritime affairs called the crew's behavior "criminally and morally reprehensible" and ordered an investigation.

via CBS News|

#crew #crime #ferry

transportation3 years ago•1 min saved

S.S. Badger's Season Cut Short by Ramp Damage

The S.S. Badger, a historic ferry that carries traffic across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin, will be out of service for the rest of the season due to damage to its ramp system. The ferry's operator, Lake Michigan Carferry, announced that the ramp's counterweight system needs months of repairs, making it impossible to resume service this season. The S.S. Badger, which can accommodate 600 passengers and 180 vehicles, began its sailing season in May and was scheduled to run daily crossings until October 9.

via Detroit Free Press|

#ferry #lake-michigan #repairs