Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Ferry with 133 Capsizes Off Guyana Coast
A ferry named MV Barima, carrying 133 passengers and crew, capsized off the coast of Guyana.
The ferry was heading to the port of Kaituna.
A distress call was received at 11:01 p.m.
(0301 GMT Sunday).
The government launched emergency operations and has rescued 67 people so far.
The cause of the capsizing is unknown and is being investigated.
There are concerns about the effectiveness and speed of the rescue operations.
The ferry was fitted with 250 life jackets and 8 life rafts.
The government denies claims that the ferry was overloaded with passengers or cargo.
A ferry named MV Barima carrying 133 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Guyana.
The ferry was heading to the port of Kaituna.
A distress call was received at 11:01 p.m. (0301 GMT Sunday).
The government launched emergency operations and has rescued 67 people so far.
The cause of the capsizing is unknown and is being investigated.
- Who
- Passengers and crew of the MV Barima ferry
- What
- Ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana
- When
- Overnight, with a distress call received at 11:01 p.m. (0301 GMT Sunday)
- Where
- Off the coast of Guyana, near the Pomeroon River
- Why
- Unknown, under investigation
Government Response
Public Concerns
Rescue Operations
Government Response
The government has launched emergency operations and rescued 67 people.
Public Concerns
Public concerns about the effectiveness and speed of the rescue operations.
Cause of Capsizing
Government Response
The government denies claims that the ferry was overloaded with passengers or cargo.
Public Concerns
Public speculation about the cause of the capsizing.
- Ferry Name
- MV Barima
- Passengers
- 133
- Destination
- Port of Kaituma
- Departure Time
- Shortly after 3 p.m. on Saturday
- Distress Call Time
- 11:01 p.m. (0301 GMT Sunday)
- Rescued Alive
- 67
- Life Jackets
- 250
- Life Rafts
- 2 rigid and 6 inflatable
