The MV Barima has been located following aggressive and coordinated action by various stakeholders, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar said.
The potential location was identified by fisherman Haresh Singh at 13:31hrs on Monday, who had earlier assisted in rescue efforts on Sunday. Support from local fisherfolk along with the privately owned vessel, Gilligan Island, was of great assistance in confirming the location, Indar said. Full recovery mode is now being pursued.
The French Government has provided support in the form of 15 divers, who have since joined the local team of divers at the site.
Bodies recovered will be taken to Charity for processing by health and police authorities, while relatives will be invited to identify bodies at the Suddie Hospital.
