Nearly 140 passengers were finally rescued unharmed from a ferry on Friday morning after it ran aground in Singaraja, Bali, on Thursday evening.

Ospar Silaban, a local official from state-owned transportation management company ASDP, told the Jakarta Globe that 138 passengers were evacuated from the ill-fated Darma Rucitra after it was left high and dry in Tanjung Gowa after a crossing from East Java.

“Our priority was rescuing the passengers and thank God all of them survived,” he said.

He said the accident was caused by “natural factors,” namely heavy seas and strong ocean currents.

The ship remains beached and salvage crews are waiting for high tide this afternoon before attempting to refloat the vessel.

On Wednesday, the Putra Romo carrying more than 26 passengers sank in Badung Strait, Bali. Nine passengers died and another two are missing, feared.

A police investigation revealed the boat was overcrowded and their were no lifejackets.

138 Passengers Rescued After Ferry Runs Aground in Bali | The Jakarta Globe