Management staff of sunken vessel sent on leave
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July 21, 2026
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(Kaieteur News) – All staff responsible for the loading, dispatch, and overall management of the MV Barima, under the Transport and Harbours Department has been sent on leave as the probe deepens into the unfortunate incident.
The vessel capsized on Saturday evening during its voyage to Port Kaituma. Bound for Region One by Sunday afternoon, the 87-year-old ferry went down with 133 passengers and crew members, along with 200 tonnes of cargo in the vicinity of Iron Punt, an area known for its notoriously rough and deep waters.
Up to the time of this report, 67 persons were rescued while the bodies of 13 passengers have been recovered.
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