All survive as ship sinks

All survive as ship sinks

JAYAPURA, Papua: The KM Asmat Daci cargo ship belonging to the
Asmat regency administration in Papua province sank while sailing
to the city of Merauke early on Sunday, officials said.

No casualties were reported, as all 10 crew members and nine
passengers survived the accident, which occurred at about 1:15
a.m. off Habee Island in Kimaan district.

Merauke official Petrus Kutmo said the survivors were rescued
by a ship owned by PT Korindo at about 5:45 a.m.

The ship is thought to have sunk after developing a leak
as it was heading from Agats in Asmat to Merauke. The ship was
transporting kerosene and building materials. --JP