GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana’s Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed says survivors and relatives of victims of the MV Barima tragedy are united in their call for the sunken ferry to be salvaged, insisting that recovering the vessel is critical to providing closure for grieving families.

Mohamed said he has met with survivors and relatives of those who perished in the disaster and has also offered assistance to support efforts to raise the vessel, which sank off Guyana’s coast. More than 30 people remain missing.

His comments come as the Government considers whether to salvage the vessel, saying it has received several local and international offers of assistance but will be guided by the wishes of the victims’ families.