Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say
Emergency search operations are underway off the coast of Guyana following the capsizing of the passenger ferry MV Barima.
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The brief
The passenger ferry MV Barima has capsized off the Essequibo Coast of Guyana. Reports on the number of passengers and survivors vary, with headlines citing passenger counts between 116 and 133, and rescue totals ranging from 8 to 67 individuals.
Reports note that the incident involved a large wave, and officials are coordinating rescue efforts involving regional neighbors including Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, and Venezuela. Future developments will depend on the progress of the search and rescue operation.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the final casualty count or the specific circumstances leading to the vessel capsizing beyond reports of adverse wave conditions.
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Quick answers
What is the name of the vessel involved?
The vessel is identified as the MV Barima.
Where did the incident occur?
The ferry capsized off the Essequibo Coast of Guyana.
Are other countries involved in the response?
Yes, coverage indicates regional involvement from Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, and Venezuela in the emergency response.
Coverage (16)
- Ferry capsizes off Guyana, authorities searching for 66 missing passengers South China Morning Post · 1d ago
- Ferry Carrying 133 People Sinks, Officials Race to Rescue Passengers and Crew People.com · 1d ago
- Dozens missing after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana The Guardian · 1d ago
- A ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyana’s coast, leaving dozens missing The Hill · 1d ago
- BREAKING: North West ferry capsized off Guyana’s coast, 8 rescued so far Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana · 1d ago
- A ferry carrying 116 people capsizes off Guyana, with 67 rescued as search continues Los Angeles Times · 1d ago
- Rescue Underway After Ferry With More Than 100 Sinks Off Guyana Bloomberg.com · 1d ago
- Passenger ferry carrying 116 people sinks off the coast of Guyana Euronews · 1d ago
- Guyana Aligns with Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, and Venezuela as MV Barima Ferry Sinking Sparks Major Maritime Emergency, Search and Rescue Efforts, and Fresh Focus on Regional Water Travel Safety Travel And Tour World · 1d ago
- A ferry carrying 116 people capsizes off Guyana, with 53 rescued as search continues WRAL · 1d ago
- Big wave slammed MV Barima; over 53 rescued- Edghill Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana · 1d ago
- A ferry carrying 116 people capsizes off Guyana, with 53 rescued as search continues Newsday · 1d ago
- Ferry carrying 116 passengers capsizes as desperate rescue operation underway with only 8 survivors found so far the-sun.com · 1d ago
- 53 now rescued after ferry MV Barima capsized off Essequibo Coast Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana · 1d ago
- Guyana ferry with 116 people on board capsizes; more than 50 rescued Al Jazeera · 1d ago
- Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say BBC · 1d ago
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