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    Wear life jackets or face suspension, Arakan govt tells ferry operators
    August 23, 2016in Arakan, Lead Story, News220by WUNNA KWANYO / DVB
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    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.

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    Relief boat capsized by whirlpool in Arakan
    July 18, 2016in Arakan, Lead Story, Natural Disasters, News20by WUNNA KWANYO / DVB
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    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
    November 2, 2015in Lead Story, News, Sagaing108by DVB
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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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    Aung Takon sinking: victims denied official compensation
    May 14, 2015in Arakan, Lead Story, Natural Disasters, News344by DVB
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    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.

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    Govt report blames drunk captain, crew, port authorities for Arakan ferry disaster
    March 30, 2015in Arakan, Lead Story, Natural Disasters, News187by SHWE AUNG / DVB
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    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.

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    Commission to investigate Arakan ferry disaster
    March 26, 2015in Arakan, Lead Story, News12by SHWE AUNG / DVB
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    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.

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