Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Ferry capsizes off Guyana coast, 27 dead
A ferry called the MV Barima, which was very old and built in 1939, was traveling from Georgetown to the Essequibo region in Guyana.
It had more than 100 people on board.
Unfortunately, the ferry turned over in the water on Saturday night.
So far, 27 people have died, 69 have been saved, and 83 are still missing.
The government is trying to find out what happened and how many people were really on the ferry because the list they had didn't match the actual number.
They are also looking into why two crew members tested positive for marijuana.
The search area has been made bigger to find more survivors.
A ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana, killing at least 27 people.
The MV Barima was carrying over 100 passengers and crew from Georgetown to the Essequibo region.
69 people have been rescued, but 83 are still missing.
The passenger manifest listed 133 people, but officials believe it was inaccurate.
Two crew members tested positive for marijuana, and an investigation has been launched.
- Who
- Passengers and crew of the MV Barima
- What
- Ferry capsized
- When
- Saturday night
- Where
- Off the coast of Guyana
- Why
- Cause under investigation, including possible crew impairment and manifest inaccuracies
Government Accountability
Passenger Safety
Passenger Manifest Accuracy
Government Accountability
The government acknowledges discrepancies in the passenger manifest and is working to verify the actual number of passengers.
Passenger Safety
Families of passengers are concerned about the accuracy of the manifest and the safety protocols in place for such a large number of passengers.
Investigation into Crew Conduct
Government Accountability
The government has launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, including the positive marijuana tests of two crew members.
Passenger Safety
Passengers and families are demanding transparency and accountability in the investigation to ensure future safety.
- Date of Incident
- Saturday night
- Location
- Off the coast of Guyana
- Number of Passengers
- Over 100
- Death Toll
- 27
- Rescued
- 69
- Missing
- 83
- Ferry Age
- Built in 1939
- Route
- Georgetown to Essequibo region
