Questions Grow After Vanuatu Ferry Sinking as Rescuers Search for More Than 30 Missing The recent ferry disaster off the coast of Vanuatu has left over 30 people missing, raising serious questions about safety protocols, regulatory oversight, and corporate responsibility.
As rescuers search for survivors amidst reports of negligence and overloading, the incident highlights the need for fundamental reforms in maritime governance.
The investigation into the sinking of the MV Matui has revealed disturbing facts: the ferry departed without permission from Vanuatu's Maritime Safety Authority, and its owner, Tui Shipping, was de registered from the country's business register in June.