writing to the captain , the 1999 vessel was examined by the transports government on december 9 and was certified to be in good condition . " it appeared that due to the conditions conditions the profit is tiny , but we still hope , " djamal noted . with 17 crew member , and carrying 200 tons of cargo , the poorly - fated pt nur agus owned and operated ferry sank so soon that the crew " had no chance to convince the passengers to wear life belts . "
An Indonesian ferry with 300 passengers sank.