Overview
- Authorities confirmed the identification of Fernando Martín, found near Rinca at 08:47 local time on January 4 about 1.13 nautical miles from the sinking site.
- Two boys, Mateo, 9, and Quique, 10, remain missing as the search enters its 11th day.
- The mission has been reorganized into seven Search and Rescue Units using divers, side-scan and hydrographic sonar in a grid pattern after earlier sweeps covered more than 60 nautical miles with 17 vessels.
- On January 5, teams recovered additional wreckage from the KM Putri Sakinah, including a bathroom door, but reported no sign of the children.
- Strong currents and poor weather have hindered operations, leading to a temporary halt for tourist boats at Labuan Bajo, while police investigate possible crew negligence.