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Ferry ran aground at the entrance of Muara Padang
The 'Mentawai Fast 01' lost engine power and ran aground at the estuary of Muara Padang, West Sumatra, on Aug 14, 2026, at 6.05 p.m. WIB, enroute from Tua Pejat, Mentawai Islands Regency, to Padang City, with 306 people on board. Adverse weather conditions, including heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves, made the waters difficult to traverse. The disabled ferry was pushed by waves until it struck the seabed. Low tide conditions may have hampered the vessel's ability to maneuver within the Muara Padang channel. Padang City Police officers, alongside relevant agencies, immediately monitored the situation. A joint team was deployed to assist with the evacuation. Evacuation efforts were being conducted cautiously, given the ongoing rain and waves in the estuary area. All people on board, among them 136 foreign nationals, 158 Indonesian nationals, and 12 crew members, were successfully brought to the dock by 9 p.m. WIB. The evacuation process involved various relevant agencies, including the Water and Air Police (Polairud), the Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob), the Naval Patrol Unit (Koderal 2), the Padang Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the Patrol Unit (Satrol), the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), and local residents. The evacuation effort was also supported by the ferry 'Mentawai Fast 2' (MMSI 525300326), which performed a towing operation to pull the grounded vessel free. After ensuring all passengers were safe and conducting a debriefing with all involved parties at 9:50 p.m. WIB, a proposal was officially made to close the SAR operation. Reports with photos: https://www.antarafoto.com/view/2841419/evacuation-of-the-mentawai-fast-ship-in-padang https://www.fajarsumbar.com/2026/08/mentawai-fast-terkendala-terseret.html
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