The death toll from the sinking of the passenger ship KM Tunu Pratama Jaya in Indonesia’s Bali Strait has climbed to 10, with 25 people still missing, according to senior rescue officials.

The vessel sank last Wednesday night amid strong winds and massive waves while en route between Java and Bali. It was carrying 53 passengers, 12 crew members, and 22 vehicles.

On Tuesday, I Nyoman Sidakarya, head of Bali’s Search and Rescue Office, confirmed, “The number of casualties has reached 10 today. Thirty passengers were saved and 25 others are still missing.”

Rescue efforts have intensified, involving underwater search teams, aerial surveillance, and surface patrols using rigid inflatable boats and advanced detection equipment.

Novita Nirmala, a senior official from East Java’s Search and Rescue Office, said two bodies were recovered Tuesday morning, though their identities remain unconfirmed.

As of Friday evening, 36 individuals had been accounted for—30 survivors and six deceased—before the updated toll brought the confirmed fatalities to 10.

Meanwhile, Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) has opened a formal investigation into the incident. Chairman Soejanto Tjahjono said the probe will examine key factors such as vessel seaworthiness, departure protocols, documentation, and the effectiveness of emergency procedures during the accident.

Ferry accidents are not uncommon in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, where maritime travel is a common mode of transportation. However, safety lapses and poor weather frequently contribute to such tragedies.

Search operations are expected to continue through the week, weather permitting.