Four charged with negligence over ferry sinking that killed 240
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Tanzanian authorities have charged four men with negligence over a ferry sinking that led to the deaths of more than 240 people last Saturday.
More than 800 people survived by clinging on to pieces of wood or crowding on to lifeboats. The ferry owner, Yusuf Suleiman Jussa, 47, the first officer Abdallah Mohamed Ali, 30, and Silima Nyange Silima, 27, a Zanzibar Ports Authority employee, were charged with contravening the Maritime Act by allowing the heavily overloaded MV Spice Islander to leave port. Captain Said Abdullah Kinyanyite, who remains missing, was charged in absentia. The ferry sank at night in an area of deep seas and strong currents.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments