SAFETY FIRST?: An overloaded truck drives aboard a passenger
SAFETY FIRST?: An overloaded truck drives aboard a passenger
ferry at Merak Port, Banten province. The photo was taken on
Tuesday. Port authorities are planning to expand their fleet in
anticipation of the annual Idul Fitri exodus in November.
Indonesia has seen frequent maritime disasters of late, most of
which are due to human error, poor safety and poor maintenance.