Several media stated that around 118–125 people were on board. Officials later confirmed that there were 108 passengers and four crew on board. Among the dead were government officials from Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi and Pinrang Regency, South Sulawesi. Investigation High waves Most survivors stated that MV Marina Baru 2B sank due to the enormous height of the waves, which were as high as . Indonesian Meteorological Agency stated that they had warned the crews on the possibilities of high waves, with wind speed reaching as high as . They later added that officials who worked in the harbor where the ferry departed should have cancelled the trip. Examination on the radar data suggested that waves as high as might have been formed due to the storm system throughout Bone Bay. Interviews on the survivors confirmed that the waves managed to enter the ferry through the bow door and the side passenger door. The water then managed to travel to the engine compartment. The pumps, which were responsible for taking the water out from the ferry, were overwhelmed by the massive amount of water. The engine compartment was flooded and the engine abruptly stopped. The water then managed to move to the backup engine, which was located directly behind the main engine compartment. Water easily went through the door and flooded the backup engine. Both compartments were located at the back of the ferry, so the stern started to sink. The sinking of the stern caused more water to enter, which caused the last compartment, located behind the backup engine, to be flooded as well. As three compartments were flooded by water, the ferry was unable to float. Design flaws Testimonies gathered from the survivors revealed that water entered the ferry through the bow door. Additional testimonies were given by the crews, who claimed that before the sinking they heard a crack near the bridge. The investigation revealed that there was a divider in the structure of the bow. This divider was responsible to prevent any water from entering the passenger area. Nearby, there was an access door to the forecastle deck. Investigators noted that the seal and the locking mechanism on the door was poor. The force of the wave was propelled by the captain's decision to move directly against the waves. Thus, the waves managed to tear open the access door, which was located on the forecastle deck