Inp.polri.go.id - Banjarmasin. The Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team of the South Kalimantan Regional Police identified 12 additional victims of the KM Virgo Transport 8 maritime sinking disaster during the ninth official update briefing at Bhayangkara Hospital in Banjarmasin on Friday (2/10/2026).
South Kalimantan Police Head of Public Relations Senior Superintendent Nur Khamid confirmed that out of 188 total passengers recovered during the search operation, 108 survived while 80 died. With the latest identification of 12 victims, consisting of 11 males and one female, a total of 63 deceased victims have been formally identified, leaving 17 remaining bodies under active forensic examination.
The newly identified victims were listed as Yudis Tri Kurniawan (20), Tigi Dadang Prayugi (33), Jarot Setiawan (50), Sulisman (39), Kumaedi (45), Aji Albani (26), M. Syahril (44), Imam Buhari (28), Zaenal Walad Husen (44), Iyus (50), M. Taufiq (41), and Marsiti (49).
Medical Services Bureau Chief Brigadier General Sumy Hastry Purwanti explained that on day 20 of forensic operations, advanced decomposition required reliance on secondary data, DNA profiling, dental matching, and personal property verification.
Meanwhile, National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) teams expanded coastal search perimeters toward Central Kalimantan and Sukamara to locate approximately 55 individuals who remain missing. State insurer Jasa Raharja confirmed standard compensation distributions for legal heirs, while the vessel owner pledged full coverage for repatriation costs.
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