Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Virgo-18

On April 22, 2019, at approximately 4:30 PM, the ferry 'Windu Karsa Dwitya' (IMO: 9157571) collided with the 'Virgo 18' just 1.5 miles off the coast of Merak port in the Sunda Strait. The 'Windu Karsa Dwitya' was en route to Bakauheni after departing from Merak, while the 'Virgo 18' was making its way to the port from the opposite direction. Both vessels operate along the busy Merak-Bakauheni route. The incident resulted in one crew member from the 'Windu Karsa Dwitya' going overboard and is currently reported missing. Furthermore, one passenger sustained injuries and received immediate medical assistance upon the ferry's arrival at Pier 1 in Merak, where all other passengers were safely disembarked. Damage reports indicate that the 'Windu Karsa Dwitya' suffered significant harm, including issues with its starboard side bridge wing and a breach in the fore deck hull. The 'Virgo 18' incurred damage to its stern but successfully docked at Merak. For more information and updates, you can view the Indonesian reports which include photos and videos covering the incident: [Detik News](https://news.detik.com/berita/d-4520422/2-kapal-senggolan-di-merak-penumpang-dievakuasi), [Antara News](https://www.antaranews.com/video/840464/tabrakan-kmp-windu-karsa-dwitya-dengan-kmp-virgo-18), [Banten News](https://www.bantennews.co.id/2-kapal-penyeberangan-di-selat-sunda-tabrakan-abk-hilang-jatuh-ke-laut/).