MV Barima inquiry exposes MARAD oversight gaps after fatal ferry capsizing

The Commission of Inquiry into the July 18 capsizing of the MV Barima, which killed over 100, has flagged the absence of independent oversight and enforcement by MARAD post-inspection. The finding suggests systemic regulatory failures in ferry safety, potentially implicating broader maritime governance. The inquiry's final recommendations could drive regulatory reform, but implementation remains uncertain.

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