December 30, 2025 | 09:40 am
Four Spanish nationals who became victims of the sinking of the Putri Sakinah motorboat in the Padar Strait, Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia, have not been found yet. The joint SAR (Search and Rescue) team continues to make efforts to search for the four victims.
"Since the incident last night, the NTT Regional Police Water and Air Police Division, together with the joint SAR team, have evacuated the survivors and conducted intensive searches at sea," said NTT Regional Police Public Relations Head Grand Commissioner Henry Novika Chandra in his statement on Monday, December 29, 2025.
Henry explained that to expedite the search for the victims and the wreckage of the ship, the NTT Regional Police deployed a sonar system to detect objects at the bottom of the sea, an underwater drone (ROV) for visual observation, and a professional diving team from the Water and Air Police Directorate (Ditpolairud).
"The search area has also been expanded to a radius of 5.25 nautical miles by deploying various sea fleets, including RIBs, KPC Ditpolairud patrol boats, and the KN SAR Puntadewa owned by Basarnas," said Henry.
In addition to field operations, the NTT Regional Police is coordinating intensively with the Spanish Embassy, the Ministry of Tourism, and other relevant agencies to accompany the families of the victims and support the investigation process. "We ensure that all handling is carried out professionally, transparently, and based on humanitarian values," he said.
The sinking of KM Putri Sakinah occurred on Friday, December 26, 2025, at around 20:45 WITA. The tourist boat was carrying 11 passengers, consisting of six Spanish nationals, a tour guide, and four crew members. The boat departed from Komodo Island to Padar Island. After about half an hour of travel, large waves hit the boat, causing the engine to shut down and the boat to sink.
The joint SAR team successfully rescued seven out of the 11 passengers. They are Captain of KM Putri Sakinah named Lukman; three crew members; a tour guide; and two Spanish nationals.
The two surviving Spanish nationals are named Ortuno Andrea and Mar Martinez Ortuno. Meanwhile, the four victims still being searched for are Martin Carreras Fernando, Martin Garcia Mateo, Martines Ortuno Maria Lia, and Martinez Ortuno Enriquejavier. They are a family on vacation in Indonesia.
Victim is the Coach of the Valencia Women's Soccer Team
Real Madrid football club conveyed condolences for the sinking of KM Putri Sakinah. One of the victims in this incident is the coach of the Spanish women's soccer team Valencia CF, Martin Carreras Fernando.
Through its official website, Real Madrid expressed condolences for the passing of Fernando Martin and his three children in the boat accident.
"The President and Board of Directors of Real Madrid are deeply saddened by the death of Fernando Martin, coach of Valencia C.F. Women B, and his three children in the tragic boat accident in Indonesia," said the official statement from Real Madrid quoted by Tempo on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
The statement mentioned that Fernando Martin was 44 years old. Meanwhile, his three children who also became victims were 12, 10, and 9 years old, respectively.
"Deepest condolences to his wife, Andrea, and his daughter, Mar. We express our condolences to all of his family and loved ones, and to the entire Valencia family," the club wrote.
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