5 Bodies of Virgo Ship Victims Identified, 4 from East Java

The DVI (Disaster Victim Identification) team of the South Kalimantan Regional Police has successfully identified five bodies of victims from the cargo ship Virgo Transport 8. Four of the identified victims are residents of East Java. The identities of the five victims are [Victim Name 1], [Victim Name 2], [Victim Name 3], [Victim Name 4], and [Victim Name 5]. Brigjen dr Sumy Hastry Purwanti, Head of DVI at the Police Hospital, stated that the DVI team is continuing to work on identifying the remaining unidentified bodies. Dr. Hastry expressed hope that the search efforts, now in their 13th day, will proceed smoothly and all victims will be found soon. She also requested cooperation from all parties in the identification process. With the identification of these five victims, the number of identified victims from the Virgo ship incident has increased. The DVI team of the South Kalimantan Regional Police has received a total of 45 body bags, of which 25 have been identified. This incident highlights the importance of maritime safety in Indonesia's vast waters. It underscores the need for robust safety standards for cargo ships, crew safety measures, and efficient response mechanisms in the event of accidents. As an archipelagic nation, maritime transport is crucial for Indonesia's economy and the daily lives of its people, and such incidents can disrupt logistics and livelihoods. Source: Detik