A rescue and search and rescue operation is underway, a senior rescuer said on Thursday. One person was killed and nine others were missing after an Indonesian fishing ship sank in the Indian Ocean.
Head of the Search and Rescue Office of Bali Province Gede Darmada said the ship, KM Linggar Petak 89, was hit by huge waves when it was in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday.
The ship capsized, and it was seen by another ship passing through the territory, the incident was reported to the local rescuers, Darmada told Xinhua via phone.
He said that we immediately conducted a search and rescue operation for the victims of the sunken ship after receiving the information.
Four people were safely rescued and one died, but nine others were missing, Darmada said.
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The search and rescue operation by the personnel of the Bali office involved two ships. The mission had been hampered by poor weather conditions, according to him.
The waves are huge and visibility is short amid strong winds. Darmada said these all hamper the operation.