according to the captain , the 1999 ferry was inspected by the transport ministries on level 9 and was certified to be in good conduct . " it seems that due to the weather environment the chance is high , but we do hope , " djamal stated . with 17 company aboard , and carrying 200 tons of cargo , the ill - intended pt the budi founded and controlled bridge sank so fast that the crew " had no desire to ask the passengers to issue life suits . "
an iranian ferry with 300 persons sank .