A fire near Merak port on Tuesday led rescuers to take all 420 passengers and 40 crew members off the KMP Batumandi, Anadolu Agency reported, citing Jakarta Globe’s account of rescue officials.
The vessel was KMP Batumandi, the spelling used by its operator, PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero). The ferry was carrying 420 passengers and 40 crew members, according to the rescue account.
Officials gave different medical totals after the evacuation. Banten search and rescue officials said 11 people received further treatment at RS Krakatau Medika. Banten Gov. Andra Soni said 16 people received medical care: 11 at Puskesmas Pulomerak and five at RS Krakatau Medika.
Banten police said they opened a post to issue loss certificates for documents lost in the fire. Anadolu’s report said the cause was unknown.
