Rescuers search for missing passengers of a ship capsizing near Bali Island, Indonesia, July 3, 2025. (National Search and Rescue Agency of Indonesia/Handout via Xinhua)

At least three people were killed, four others survived, and 58 remain missing after a wooden passenger ship capsized near Indonesia's Bali Island before midnight on Wednesday, a senior rescue official confirmed Thursday.

The vessel, Tunu Pratama Jaya Penumpang Motor, was struck by huge waves while sailing along the maritime border between Bali and East Java provinces, said I Nyoman Sidakarya, head of the Search and Rescue Office in Bali.

"Three people were found dead, and four others were rescued alive," Nyoman told Xinhua via telephone.

The ship had departed from a port in Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, and was en route to a port in Gilimanuk village, Jembrana Regency, Bali. According to Nyoman, strong currents and large waves caused the vessel to capsize completely.

Search and rescue operations are currently underway, involving teams from both Bali and East Java. A total of 35 rescuers from Bali have been deployed, along with a rescue ship and a rubber boat.

Nyoman stated that the ship was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members at the time of the incident.

Rescuers search for missing passengers of a ship capsizing near Bali Island, Indonesia, July 3, 2025. At least three people were killed, four others survived, and 58 remain missing after a wooden passenger ship capsized near Indonesia's Bali Island before midnight on Wednesday, a senior rescue official confirmed Thursday. The vessel, Tunu Pratama Jaya Penumpang Motor, was struck by huge waves while sailing along the maritime border between Bali and East Java provinces, said I Nyoman Sidakarya, head of the Search and Rescue Office in Bali. (National Search and Rescue Agency of Indonesia/Handout via Xinhua)