One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas
A ferry named MV Matui sank off the coast of Vanuatu in rough seas, resulting in one confirmed death and over 30 people missing. The vessel departed from Santo to Ambae with more than 40 passengers and crew, but failed to arrive at its destination. Search and rescue operations are ongoing with international assistance, while an investigation into potential negligence and overloading has been launched.
- ▪The MV Matui ferry sank while traveling from Santo to Ambae island in very rough seas.
- ▪Vanuatu's prime minister's office confirmed one death and stated that over 30 people remain missing at sea.
- ▪Fifteen individuals were accounted for alive, and 12 people were located on Sunday morning with help from New Caledonia.
- ▪An investigation was initiated due to suspicions that strong winds and marine warnings were ignored, possibly compounded by vessel overloading.
- ▪French Armed Forces aircraft and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in New Caledonia are assisting in the search efforts.
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Vanuatu prime minister Jotham Napat’s office says ‘over 30 people remain missing at sea’ after a ferry sank. Photograph: Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenVanuatu prime minister Jotham Napat’s office says ‘over 30 people remain missing at sea’ after a ferry sank. Photograph: Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty ImagesVanuatuOne dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seasPrime minister’s office tells families of those missing ‘the nation stands with you’ as search and rescue efforts continueGuardian staff and agenciesSat 12 Sep 2026 22.39 EDTLast modified on Sat 12 Sep 2026 22.42 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOne 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,…
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