Indonesian ship carrying 240 loses contact in Java Sea, search underway

An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 240 people lost contact in the Java Sea while travelling from East Java to South Kalimantan on Borneo island, prompting a search operation. The ship's operator reported that the vessel had encountered bad weather. The vessel's last known position was in Java Sea, about 148 kilometres from Banjarmasin. There were no immediate reports of casualties.