Sinking in Silence: The Frustration and Fear of Vanuatu's Ferry Disaster The recent capsize of an inter island ferry in Vanuatu has left at least one person dead, 30 missing, and a trail of unanswered questions.
Rescue efforts continue to unfold, but the incident raises uncomfortable truths about the region's ability to respond to emergencies.
The MV Matui, operated by Tui Shipping Agency, was carrying over 40 passengers and crew when it set sail from Santo on Friday morning.