according to the driver , the 1999 carrier was inspection by the transport govt on december 9 and was found to be in perfect condition . " it seems that due to the weather conditions the chance is little , but we still hope , " djamal stated . with 17 crew mates , and almost 200 tons of cargo , the ill - fitting pt nur budi operated and running ferry sank so fast that the crew " had no hope to ask the passengers to wear live jackets . "
An Indonesian ferry with 300 passengers sank.