MV Barima渡轮在圭亚那埃塞奎博海岸附近倾覆[1]，政府已启动全面刑事调查。总理马克·菲利普斯表示，对任何"疏忽、不当行为或刑事犯罪实行零容忍"[1]，调查将重点核查乘客名单准确性、货物装载及船员行为[1]。
事故发生时，渡轮正从首都乔治敦前往西北部凯塔马[1]。调查中发现了多项严重问题：至少32名获救者未被列入乘客名单，实际乘客人数远超官方登记[1]。船长及至少一名其他船员的大麻检测结果呈阳性，两人已被警方拘留[1]。
截至周一，搜救人员仅找回10具遗体[1]，搜救工作仍在继续。该渡轮已服役超过80年，2024年曾进行过大修，原定10月进行额外维修[1]。
Authorities in Guyana have opened a criminal probe into the capsizing of the MV Barima ferry near the Essequibo coast, focusing on the accuracy of passenger manifests, cargo loading procedures, and crew conduct. [1] Prime Minister Mark Phillips confirmed that the ship's captain and at least one other crew member tested positive for marijuana and have been detained by police. [1]
The incident occurred as the ferry traveled from the capital Georgetown toward the northwestern region of Kaieteur. [1] Rescue operations have recovered 10 bodies as of Monday, while at least 32 survivors were found who had not been listed on the official passenger manifest. [1] The discrepancy between registered passengers and actual numbers aboard raised immediate questions about the vessel's operational procedures.
Phillips stated that the government maintains "zero tolerance for negligence, misconduct, or criminal behavior" regarding the incident. [1] The investigation will examine whether proper safety protocols were followed and whether the vessel was properly managed at the time of the accident.
The MV Barima has been in service for more than 80 years and underwent major repairs in 2024, with additional maintenance scheduled for October. [1]