according to the crew , the 1999 ferry was inspected by the transport ministry on november 9 and was certified to be in perfect state . " it seems that due to the local conditions the moment is little , but we still hope , " djamal stated . with 17 hull members , and carrying 200 years of cargo , the ill - rated pt nur budi owners and operated ferry rose so swift that the crew " had no chance to invite the passengers to wear strait bags . "
An Indonesian ferry with 300 passengers sank.