Over 30 missing after a passenger ferry sank off Vanuatu, with search efforts ongoing for the third day.

Search Operations Continue for Missing Passengers in Vanuatu Ferry Tragedy

Authorities in Vanuatu, a nation located in the South Pacific, continue search operations for over 30 individuals missing after a passenger ferry sank off its coast on Friday. This maritime incident ranks among the most tragic in the country in recent years.

Incident Details

The ferry “MV Mato’i” was on a journey between the islands of Ambae and Santo, carrying 47 passengers when it suddenly sank in the sea. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office in Vanuatu, rescuers aboard boats managed to:

• Retrieve 15 survivors over the weekend
• Locate one body
• Confirm that more than 30 individuals remain missing

Ongoing Rescue Efforts

Local maritime teams and rescue boats are actively participating in the search operations. However, challenging sea conditions hinder access to some areas where the missing individuals are believed to be.

Additional Background

The incident has raised significant concern across the nation, especially since the ferry operated on a busy maritime route connecting the islands of Vanuatu. Residents rely on this service for transportation and the delivery of supplies.

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