The search for survivors of a ferry accident continues off Bali.

Following the serious ferry accident in a strait near the Indonesian island of Bali, emergency teams have resumed the search for missing people. 29 people are still missing. According to authorities, six victims were recovered dead, and 30 survived. The ship, carrying 65 passengers and crew members, ran into distress and sank late Wednesday evening (local time) shortly after leaving a port on the neighboring island of Java.

The search was suspended Thursday evening until the morning. Under the leadership of the Indonesian Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), it is now scheduled to continue for at least seven days, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Teams are racing not only against time but also against strong winds and high waves.

The ship, the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, was en route from Java to Gilimanuk on the western tip of Bali when it sent a distress signal approximately 20 minutes after takeoff. The crossing, just a few kilometers long, through the Bali Strait, a narrow strait with strong currents and violent gusts of wind, normally takes less than an hour.

"The search continues, and we hope, through everyone's prayers, that more victims can be found alive," said Basarnas head Muhammad Syafii. In addition to boats, specialized rescue divers and helicopters were deployed.

The ferry also reportedly transported many vehicles, including large trucks. Vacationers rarely use this ferry service.

The accident has renewed concerns about maritime safety in the world's largest island nation, where ferry accidents are common due to poor maintenance, overloading, and unpredictable weather. Indonesia, a country of over 17,000 islands, relies heavily on ferry traffic.