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MV Barima ferry sinking in Guyana: at least 10 dead and 67 rescued
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 2 min read
The essentials
The ferry MV Barima sank during the night of July 19–20, 2026 in northwestern Guyana, with over 100 people aboard. According to the Guyanese government, the provisional death toll was revised to 10 on Monday, July 20, following an initial statement reporting only 2 deaths. A total of 67 survivors were rescued — 41 men, 11 women, and 15 children — with the assistance of a pilot boat mobilized to the scene. The exact number of missing persons remains uncertain, and search operations are ongoing.
- MV Barima ferry sank in Guyana during the night of July 19–20, 2026.
- Provisional death toll: 10, revised by Guyanese government on July 20.
- 67 survivors rescued: 41 men, 11 women, and 15 children.
- Exact number of missing persons remains uncertain; search operations ongoing.
What we know
The ferry MV Barima sank during the night of July 19–20, 2026 in northwestern Guyana, with more than 100 people aboard. According to the Guyanese government, the provisional death toll stands at 10, according to an official statement released on Monday, July 20, 2026.
An initial statement released on Sunday, July 20, reported only 2 deaths. The death toll was revised later that day as search and rescue operations progressed.
A total of 67 survivors were rescued: 41 men, 11 women, and 15 children. A pilot boat — a specialized vessel used to transport navigation pilots in estuaries and inland waters — participated in the rescue operations.
Timeline
- Night of July 19–20, 2026The ferry MV Barima sank in northwestern Guyana. More than 100 people were aboard.
- Sunday, July 20, 2026 — first official statementThe Guyanese government reports 2 deaths. 67 survivors (41 men, 11 women, 15 children) are rescued, with assistance from a pilot boat.
- Monday, July 20, 2026 — revised statementThe government revises the provisional death toll to 10. Search operations continue to locate missing persons.
By the numbers
> 100
Estimated people aboard at time of sinking
67
Survivors rescued (41 men, 11 women, 15 children)
10
Deaths (provisional toll as of July 20, 2026)
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