Another boat, undeterred by Rudd's Manus threat, sets out - and sinks: A MAJOR rescue operation is underway off the south coast of Java after an asylum seeker boat bound for Christmas island sunk last night... A fisherman spotted the sinking boat yesterday evening and brought the first lot of eight survivors into Cidaun... One body was also brought ashore. A large group of about 60 asylum seekers have been rescued further west of the village. The boat was initially reported to be carrying more than 150 people. ... more than 100 people missing this morning.