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Vanuatu ferry sinks in rough seas, at least 1 dead and 30 missing

One person died and thirty remain missing after a ferry sank off Vanuatu's coast. The vessel MV Matui departed Santo for Ambae island in rough seas on Friday. One survivor was found washed ashore, which alerted authorities to the disaster. Search and rescue operations are ongoing with assistance from New Caledonia and French forces. An investigation into potential negligence and overloading has been launched by the government.

13 Sep 2026 1:16 pm