Chinese ferry runs aground on Wakenaam

The MV Sabanto stuck on Wakenaam Island yesterday. (Photo courtesy of T&HD)

Passengers travelling on the MV Sabanto, one of the Chinese ferries that traverse the Essequibo River, were traumatized and shocked when the captain somehow lost control and the boat ran aground at Wakenaam yesterday morning.

The MV Sabanto stuck on Wakenaam Island yesterday. (Photo courtesy of T&HD)
The MV Sabanto stuck on Wakenaam Island yesterday. (Photo courtesy of T&HD)

According to information, the ferry left Parika at the scheduled time (midnight on Sunday) was heading to Supenaam. It was in the vicinity of Wakenaam