A major maritime accident occurred in the South American nation of Guyana after a ferry carrying 133 passengers capsized while travelling along the country’s northern Atlantic coast. Rescue teams have so far saved 67 people, including 15 children, while an intensive search operation is underway to locate the remaining passengers.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of casualties, and rescue efforts are continuing.
Ferry Was Travelling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma
According to Guyana Prime Minister Mark Phillips, the vessel, identified as MV Barima, was en route from the capital Georgetown to Port Kaituma when it overturned near the Pomeroon River.
Emergency response teams, along with private boats, rushed to the spot after the incident was reported, launching a large-scale rescue mission.
Government Monitoring Rescue Efforts
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said the authorities received information about the accident at around 11:01 p.m. local time. Government agencies immediately coordinated with private vessel operators to begin search and rescue operations.
Prime Minister Mark Phillips is personally monitoring the ongoing rescue efforts, while officials remain hopeful that more passengers will be found alive.
Vietnam Ferry Tragedy Days Earlier
The Guyana accident comes just days after another fatal ferry mishap near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island. A boat carrying 36 people, including 32 tourists and four crew members, capsized about 400 metres from the shore. The accident claimed 15 lives, while 21 people were rescued.
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