Feronia sinking renews calls for marine-tourism safety review
KM Feronia sank near Tatawa Island on 13 October after encountering strong currents, with 29 people rescued and one passenger still missing as search…
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Feronia sinking leaves one missing in Komodo National Park
KM Feronia sank near Tatawa in Komodo National Park on 13 October, leaving one passenger missing after 29 people were evacuated from the 30-person ves…
BMKG warns of hazardous seas in NTT waters from 7 to 10 October
BMKG warned of moderate waves in southern NTT waters from 7 to 10 October, with higher seas possible in western Sumba Strait and safety risks for ferr…
How to read Komodo dive forecasts and reef-monitoring data
Komodo dive safety depends on reading waves, wind and currents together. BMKG’s categories provide the sea-state framework, while park surveys measure…
Komodo diving: how currents, waves and park rules shape dive safety
Komodo’s dive appeal comes with strong tidal currents, exposed sites and navigation risks. Official park guidance and BMKG forecasts explain how tides…
Komodo diving currents: how to read forecasts and site warnings
Komodo’s dive sites are governed by tide-linked currents that can produce drift, down-current and surge conditions. Official forecasts and site guidan…
Chinese tourist dies snorkelling at Komodo’s Long Pink Beach
Chinese tourist Zou Huarong died after getting into difficulty while snorkelling at Long Pink Beach in Komodo National Park on Tuesday, 25 August 2026…
BPOLBF Urges Health Checks Before Komodo Snorkelling
The tourism authority said visitors should assess their fitness, swimming ability, weather conditions and medical history before entering Komodo’s wat…
Three Flores SAR emergencies in 2023 highlight boat and surf safety risks
Three separate 2023 search and rescue operations in Sikka and Ende — engine failure at sea, a child swept from coastal rocks, and a passenger boat bre…