Speedboat Incident in Tomini Bay: 12 Rescued, One Crew Member Still Missing

The Directorate General of Sea Transportation (Ditjen Hubla) of the Ministry of Transportation has provided an update on the sinking of the speedboat SB. Mister Un in the waters of Tomini Bay, Gorontalo. Based on the manifest, the vessel was carrying 13 people, comprising 11 foreign nationals and 2 crew members. As of Saturday afternoon (25/7/2026), the Joint SAR Team had successfully evacuated 12 individuals alive, while the search is now focused on the remaining crew member. Director General of Sea Transportation, Muhammad Masyhud, stated that all survivors have been evacuated and are receiving medical attention. The search operation for the captain, identified as Ferdiansyah, is ongoing, with teams intensifying efforts around the area where the survivors were found. The speedboat, operated by PT Farmaz Jaya Abadi, departed from Una-Una Port bound for Marisa Port on Friday (24/7/2026) at 07.30 WITA. It reportedly suffered a technical fault causing engine failure, which was compounded by deteriorating hydrometeorological conditions, leading to the vessel sinking. Rescue efforts were hampered on Friday night by high waves and extreme weather, forcing a temporary suspension of the operation for the safety of SAR personnel. The search resumed on Saturday morning. A coordination post has been established by the Class III Ampana Port Management Unit to manage the operation, involving Basarnas Gorontalo, the Indonesian Navy, Marine Police, and other relevant parties. Ditjen Hubla has extended its sympathies to the passengers and the family of the missing crew member, reaffirming its commitment to overseeing the incident response until its conclusion. The authority also issued a reminder to all vessel operators and the maritime community to verify the technical readiness of their fleets and to pay close attention to weather conditions before setting sail.