Dozens Missing After Passenger Ferry Sinks Off Coast of Guyana The sinking of the MV Barima ferry off the coast of Guyana has left dozens dead or missing.
The scale of the tragedy is striking, but what's equally notable are the eerie similarities to other maritime disasters. Preliminary investigations indicate that the ferry was operating within its legal limits.
However, the fact that the vessel was certified to carry 397 passengers and 284 tonnes of cargo, yet only had a manifest showing 268 tonnes on board, raises concerns about the adequacy of safety protocols in place.