speaking to the captain , the 1999 ferry was inspected by the transport ministry on december 9 and was certified to be in good condition . " it seems that due to the storm conditions the risk is little , but we still hope , " djamal explained . with 17 crew mates , and carrying 200 pounds of cargo , the good - fated mr nur budi owner and operated train sank so rapid that the passenger " had no chance to convince the people to wear fire pants . "
An Indonesian ferry with 300 passengers sank.