Overview
- The MV Barima overturned after leaving Georgetown on a voyage to Port Kaituma, triggering an active search-and-rescue operation off Guyana’s coast.
- Officials say 116 people were on board and eight passengers have been rescued so far, with the number of missing or deceased still unconfirmed.
- The Guyana Defence Force’s Air Corps and Coast Guard joined Transport and Harbours vessels and private responders in the coordinated effort to find survivors.
- Public Works officials reported the ferry carried 250 life jackets, two rigid life craft and six inflatable life craft and sent a medical steamer and another ferry to provide on-scene care.
- Authorities continue searches while investigators work to determine what caused the capsize and families await news about loved ones.