Dozens missing after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana
A passenger ferry, the MV Barima, sank off the coast of Guyana, prompting a massive search-and-rescue operation. Authorities have rescued 67 people, but dozens remain missing in what is being called one of the country's worst maritime disasters.
Why it matters
Large-scale maritime accidents highlight safety regulation challenges in developing nations and the critical need for international search-and-rescue cooperation.
The Coast Guard, private aircraft, fishing vessels and civilian volunteers helped rescue passengers after the MV Barima sank on Saturday night. The Coast Guard, private aircraft, fishing vessels and civilian volunteers helped rescue passengers after the MV Barima sank on Saturday night. Guyana Dozens missing after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana Emergency response has rescued 67 people, including 15 children, from one of the country’s worst maritime disasters
Prefer the Guardian on Google A ferry carrying 116 passengers and crew sank off the coast of Guyana in South America late Saturday, with 67 people, including 15 children, rescued so far, according to Guyana authorities.
A massive search-and-rescue operation continues for dozens of missing passengers in what has been described by officials as one of the country’s worst maritime disasters.
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