A ferry carrying passengers and crew vanished in rough seas off Vanuatu’s coast, leaving one person confirmed dead and over 30 missing after failing to reach its destination. Authorities continue search and rescue operations as the prime minister’s office has offered support to affected families. The vessel, the MV Matui, departed from Santo island on Friday bound for Ambae but never arrived, raising concerns over the fate of those on board. The government has expressed solidarity with those waiting for answers amid ongoing efforts to locate survivors.
Prime minister’s office tells families of those missing ‘the nation stands with you’ as search and rescue efforts continueOne person has died and more than 30 are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Vanuatu, the country’s government says.The vessel, MV Matui, had set sail with more than 40 passengers and crew on Friday from the island of Santo to Ambae island in very rough seas, but did not arrive. Continue reading...
