# Ferry sinks off Guyana coast with 116 passengers aboard

A ferry carrying 116 passengers has sunk off the coast of Guyana, according to authorities. Rescue operations are underway to locate survivors. The incident raises concerns about maritime safety in the region and the potential for significant loss of life.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2gm99nrm7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:59:41 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/19/guyana-ferry-with-116-people-aboard-capsizes?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:18:17 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/19/five-passengers-found-drifting-days-after-boat-sinks-in-indonesia?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:49:43 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/19/dozens-missing-after-passenger-ferry-sinks-off-coast-of-guyana) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:39:58 GMT