An inter-island ferry sinks in rough seas in Vanuatu, and a search for missing people begins more than 30 hours later, prompting criticism from a member of parliament. Luganville MP Matai Seremaiah says the delay meant help arrived too late for those on board.
Radio New Zealand Pacific and the NZ Herald report the MP’s concern that boats and other search efforts were not mobilised until after the lengthy wait. Both outlets describe the search as starting over 30 hours after the incident.
Radio New Zealand Pacific also adds that more than 30 people remain missing, with one body recovered, and that the Vanuatu government is addressing the response. While the reports centre on the criticised timeline, they indicate the broader situation is still unfolding, with authorities conducting the search amid ongoing uncertainty about casualties.
