{"id":7504,"date":"2026-07-11T19:36:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T11:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/?p=7504"},"modified":"2026-07-11T19:36:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T11:36:32","slug":"tourist-speedboat-runs-aground-near-labuan-bajo-captain-injured-as-six-passengers-escape-unhur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/tourist-speedboat-runs-aground-near-labuan-bajo-captain-injured-as-six-passengers-escape-unhur\/","title":{"rendered":"Tourist Speedboat Runs Aground Near Labuan Bajo, Captain Injured as Six Passengers Escape Unhur"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia<\/strong> \u2014 A tourist speedboat carrying six domestic visitors crashed into a coral reef off the coast of Labuan Bajo early Saturday morning, leaving the vessel’s captain injured but all passengers safely evacuated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The accident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. local time<\/strong> in the waters north of Bidadari Island<\/strong>, one of the small islands near Labuan Bajo, the main gateway to Komodo National Park<\/strong>, one of Indonesia’s most popular destinations for diving, island hopping, and wildlife tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Stephanus Risdiyanto<\/strong>, head of the Class III Labuan Bajo Harbourmaster and Port Authority (KSOP), the vessel, identified as Hook Up<\/strong>, lost control while returning from an overnight fishing trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The boat lost control and began moving erratically before eventually running aground along the northern shoreline of Bidadari Island,” Stephanus said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The speedboat had departed Marina Port in Labuan Bajo on Friday afternoon at around 4:00 p.m.<\/strong> for a recreational fishing excursion in the waters surrounding Bidadari Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collision occurred during the return journey to Labuan Bajo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities said six Indonesian tourists were on board when the accident happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No passengers suffered serious injuries, although the captain was hurt after reportedly falling from the vessel’s bridge during the impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A joint emergency response team, including search and rescue personnel, was immediately dispatched to the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The captain and all passengers were successfully evacuated and transported to Siloam Hospital Labuan Bajo<\/strong> for medical evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Our emergency response team immediately proceeded to the location to evacuate both the crew and passengers,” Stephanus said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Authorities have not yet disclosed what caused the vessel to lose control, and an investigation into the incident is expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The accident comes as Labuan Bajo continues to attract growing numbers of domestic and international visitors exploring Indonesia’s eastern islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While marine accidents remain relatively uncommon, officials regularly remind travelers to use licensed operators and follow crew safety instructions, particularly during early morning or overnight excursions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No environmental damage assessment has yet been released regarding the reef where the vessel ran aground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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