Ferry SABUK NUSANTARA 62 has run aground on the reefs twice in less than 48 hours, in Raja Ampat Regency waters, West Papua, Indonesia, according to FleetMon.

It stated: “Ferry SABUK NUSANTARA 62 ran aground on the reefs twice in less than 48 hours, in Raja Ampat Regency waters, West Papua, Indonesia. The first grounding occurred at around 0200 UTC on Feb 2, 2021, when the ferry was sailing from Sorong to Waisilip Village.

“She was refloated, probably by own means, shortly after grounding, and resumed voyage. The second-time ferry ran aground while being en route from Waisilip to Gag Island, on reefs in Gag Island waters at 1500 UTC Feb 3, having 50 passengers on board.”

It added: “Understood ferry was again, refloated, but detained at Gag, for investigation and assessment of damages inflicted upon reefs.”