Indonesia Ferry Fire: 5 Dead, 41 Missing on KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2

At least five people died and 41 remain missing after a fire engulfed the KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry carrying 250 people off Madura Island, Indonesia.

Brit Brief 02/08/2026 10:46

Indonesia Ferry Fire: 5 Dead, 41 Missing on KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2 — Madura Island Ferry Fire: 5 Dead, 41 Missing

A fire broke out aboard the KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2 on Sunday while the ferry was sailing off Madura Island, Indonesia.

Voyage interrupted by blaze

The vessel was travelling from Tanjung Perak Port in Surabaya to Makassar on Sulawesi Island when the captain reported the fire. The ferry was carrying around 250 passengers and crew.