Indonesia's Fatal Passenger Ship Disasters: Lessons for Maritime Safety
Indonesia has a grim history of fatal passenger ship accidents, including KM Tampomas II (1981), KMP Senopati Nusantara (2006), KM Zahro Express (2017), and KM Sinar Bangun (2018). Recurring causes like overcrowding, underestimation of severe weather, and human error highlight the urgent need for enhanced maritime safety.
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