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.
Where it stands
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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Who reported it (16)
- Ferry capsizes off Guyana, authorities searching for 66 missing passengers South China Morning Post · 48d ago
- Ferry Carrying 133 People Sinks, Officials Race to Rescue Passengers and Crew People.com · 48d ago
- Dozens missing after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana The Guardian · 48d ago
- A ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyana’s coast, leaving dozens missing The Hill · 48d ago
- BREAKING: North West ferry capsized off Guyana’s coast, 8 rescued so far Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana · 48d ago
- A ferry carrying 116 people capsizes off Guyana, with 67 rescued as search continues Los Angeles Times · 48d ago
- Rescue Underway After Ferry With More Than 100 Sinks Off Guyana Bloomberg.com · 48d ago
- Passenger ferry carrying 116 people sinks off the coast of Guyana Euronews · 48d 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 · 48d ago
- A ferry carrying 116 people capsizes off Guyana, with 53 rescued as search continues WRAL · 48d ago
- Big wave slammed MV Barima; over 53 rescued- Edghill Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana · 48d ago
- A ferry carrying 116 people capsizes off Guyana, with 53 rescued as search continues Newsday · 48d ago
- Ferry carrying 116 passengers capsizes as desperate rescue operation underway with only 8 survivors found so far the-sun.com · 48d ago
- 53 now rescued after ferry MV Barima capsized off Essequibo Coast Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana · 48d ago
- Guyana ferry with 116 people on board capsizes; more than 50 rescued Al Jazeera · 48d ago
- Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say BBC · 48d ago
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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.
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