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  "id": 7033086,
  "title": "One dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/one-dead-30-missing-after-ferry-sinks-off-vanuatu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T00:38:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1531488/one-dead-30-missing-after-ferry-sinks-vanuatu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A ferry disaster off the coast of Vanuatu has resulted in one fatality and the disappearance of 30 passengers and crew members, according to the South Pacific nation's government. The MV Matui, carrying more than 40 individuals from Santo to Ambae island, capsized in rough seas on Friday but failed to reach its destination. Prime Minister Jotham Napat expressed condolences for the families affected, stating that search and rescue efforts are ongoing. Fifteen people have been confirmed alive, while one body has been recovered, leaving 30 individuals still missing. An investigation into possible negligence, such as overloading and disregarding warnings about strong winds, has been initiated. Assistance with the search is being provided by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Noumea, New Caledonia, which has located 12 people so far. The member of parliament for Luganville, Matai Seremaiah, is coordinating search efforts, particularly focusing on the southeast coast where survivors may have been swept away by currents.",
  "summary": "SYDNEY: One person died and 30 are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Vanuatu, the South Pacific nation’s government said on Sunday.",
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        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/one-dead-and-more-than-30-missing-after-ferry-sinks-off-vanuatu-coast",
        "published": "2026-09-13T02:39:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "One dead, more than 30 missing after Vanuatu ferry sinks, PM’s office says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/one-dead-more-than-30-missing-after-vanuatu-ferry-sinks-pms-office",
        "published": "2026-09-13T03:41:14.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "One dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/one-dead-30-missing-after-ferry-sinks-off-vanuatu-7060545",
        "published": "2026-09-13T03:45:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/one-dead-and-more-than-30-missing-after-ferry-sinks-off-vanuatu-coast",
        "published": "2026-09-13T04:09:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "One dead, 102 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/one-dead-102-rescued-from-indonesian-ferry-that-went-missing-in-java",
        "published": "2026-09-13T05:17:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}