MV Barima Tragedy: What Went Wrong | Guyana News

The MV Barima ferry capsized in rough seas off Guyana’s Essequibo Coast, killing dozens — but officials say it wasn’t overloaded, with the vessel’s load line barely submerged, normal for freshwater. The crew reported no engine issues, and the government is now investigating improper weight distribution and a manifest discrepancy, as blood tests revealed cannabis use among crew. Amid a massive rescue effort, the government vows to improve ferry services with new vessels, though the tragedy struck before the replacement ship could arrive. The President has ordered a full independent probe into the disaster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/952fcb7581ead97a