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    Tagged: capsize

    Arakan Lead Story News

    Wear life jackets or face suspension, Arakan govt tells ferry operators

    Following a recent spate of fatal accidents, government authorities in Arakan State have distributed life jackets to ferry boat operators in the region.

    Arakan Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Relief boat capsized by whirlpool in Arakan

    One crew member is missing and presumed dead after a boat carrying aid was sucked into a whirlpool near Minbya.

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    Chindwin ferry capsizes in whirlpool, 12 feared dead

    At least four people have been confirmed dead and up to eight others are missing after a ferry capsized close to a whirlpool on the Chindwin River.

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    Arakan Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Aung Takon sinking: victims denied official compensation

    Burmese govt says families of passengers who drowned when the ill-fated ferry sank can only receive a fixed sum covered by the ticket insurance.

    Arakan Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Govt report blames drunk captain, crew, port authorities for Arakan ferry disaster

    An investigation commission formed by the Arakan State government alleges “serious negligence” on the part of the ship’s crew and port authorities.

    Arakan Lead Story News

    Commission to investigate Arakan ferry disaster

    The Arakan regional parliament has formed a commission to investigate a ferry boat disaster off the coast of Myebon which cost dozens of lives on 13 March.

    Arakan Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    Arakan ferry death toll set to rise: MP

    The latest state media report said at least 34 people drowned when the “Aung Takon 3” sank late on Friday while en route from Kyaukphyu to Sittwe.

    Environment Lead Story News

    17 drown when boat capsizes in Kyaukphyu

    Villagers from Sinboat village-tract were on their way back from collecting wood in a mangrove forest when their overloaded boat tipped over and capsized in a creek.

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