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Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say

A maritime emergency is underway off the coast of Guyana following the capsizing of the ferry MV Barima, which was carrying 116 passengers.

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This story first appeared in 🇫🇷 French coverage — 6 hours before Newsylist detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 19, 14:29 UTC
🇫🇷 French Jul 19, 08:31 UTC · 20 Minutes

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The brief

The ferry MV Barima sank off the Essequibo Coast in Guyana. Authorities report that 116 people were on board at the time of the incident. Coverage from outlets including BBC News, Al Jazeera, Newsday, and Demerara Waves Online News confirms that 53 individuals have been rescued.

Search and rescue efforts remain active in the area. Travel And Tour World reports that the incident has prompted a focus on regional maritime safety protocols involving Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, and Venezuela. Future reports will track the status of the remaining passengers.

Coverage does not yet specify the current number of individuals still missing or the operational status of the regional search effort.

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Quick answers

What is the name of the vessel?

The vessel is identified as the MV Barima.

How many passengers were on board?

There were 116 passengers on board.

Where did the capsizing occur?

The incident occurred off the Essequibo Coast in Guyana.

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Guyana MV Barima Maritime Essequibo Coast

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