Death toll rises as international crews try to salvage capsized ferry in Guyana
Authorities said divers recovered 53 bodies as 76 people survived, while families in Charity waited for news of those still missing.
- On July 19, the 87-year-old ferry Barima capsized off the Essequibo coast in Guyana while traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma, sinking shortly after departure with roughly 179 people aboard.
- Passengers alleged the ferry was dangerously overloaded with heavy cargo and suffered engine trouble shortly after departure, though crew members dismissed concerns as routine. Officials noted a US$12.7 million replacement ferry from India awaited pier completion at Port Kaituma.
- Officials said on Tuesday that 76 people survived and 53 bodies were recovered, with search teams continuing to look for the missing. Samantha Ramin, who lost two of her three children, said, "I know he is down there."
- Police have detained the rescued captain and at least one crew member as investigations begin. Prime Minister Mark Phillips pledged that anyone found responsible for negligence will face legal consequences, stating the Government has nothing to hide.
- The expected death toll has climbed to around 100, fueling public Anger over Guyana's worst maritime disaster in decades. Government officials acknowledge that conflicting accounts regarding capacity limits make it too early to draw firm conclusions.
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Guyana tightens ferry safety procedures following MV Barima tragedy
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Prime Minister of Guyana Mark Phillips says the Government is strengthening compliance with standard operating procedures across the country's ferry service following the MV Barima tragedy. Phillips, speaking on a radio programme on Friday, said immediate action is being taken to ensure stricter adherence to existing ticketing and passenger management procedures after it was confirmed that individuals boarded the MV Bar…
The death toll from the boat accident off the coast of Guyana has risen further. Authorities report that 73 bodies have been recovered. The search for missing persons continues.
The MV Barima ferry sailed with 179 passengers from Georgetown and shipwrecked on Saturday night. 76 people were rescued while family members search for their loved ones on the Esequibo coast.
Death toll rises as international crews try to salvage capsized ferry in Guyana – UK Times
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The confirmed death toll from the recent capsizing of a state ferry off Guyana’s coast rose to 72 on Thursday, with more bodies recovered as a multinational team struggled to salvage the partially submerged vessel. Of the estimated 179 people aboard, 76 people we…
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Death toll rises as international crews try to salvage capsized ferry in Guyana
The confirmed death toll from the recent capsizing of a state ferry off Guyana’s coast has climbed to 72, with more bodies recovered as a multinational team struggled to salvage the partially submerged vessel.
GSL final proceeds dedicated to ferry disaster survivors, families
The Guyana Amazon Warriors and ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have announced that all ticket sales from this year’s final will support educational and humanitarian aid for people affected by the MV Barima tragedy. On July 18, 2026, the MV Barima, an 87-year-old state-run passenger and cargo ferry, left Georgetown. Around 11:00 PM, it capsized and sank about 7 to 9 miles off the Essequibo coast near Iron Punt. Survivors said the vess…
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