Extreme weather, safety lapses: Bali ferry tragedy spotlights maritime risks in Southeast Asia
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The deadly Bali ferry sinking in early July has cast fresh light on regional maritime safety, as analysts warn that worsening climate risks are colliding with chronic enforcement failures. JAKARTA/SINGAPORE: With storm clouds brewing and waters churning, the Tunu Pratama Jaya set sail from the eastern tip of Java on the evening of Jul 2. Passengers, crew and port officials alike expected a rough but routine 45-minute ferry crossing from Banyuwangi to Gilimanuk Port, across the Bali Strait. But
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