Ferry Disaster Exposes Culture of Negligence in Guyana The devastating ferry disaster off Guyana's coast has claimed 27 lives, with dozens more still missing.
The tragedy is a stark reminder of the country's woeful record on maritime safety and the systemic failures that led to this catastrophe. At the heart of the issue lies the MV Barima's manifest debacle.
The ferry was carrying 116 passengers and 17 crew members, but 32 people rescued from the disaster were not recorded in the ship's records.