A birthday trip turned into a maritime nightmare off Papua New Guinea’s coast, when two overloaded boats carrying 27 people—including children—capsized in violent seas. Only the two operators survived, drifting for six hours before washing ashore. Nine bodies have been recovered, including a mother and her 18-year-old daughter, carried over 200 km by currents; locals held a solemn vigil for them. Officials now focus on recovery amid worsening weather, with the governor calling for naval support. The tragedy, likened to a deadly 2012 ferry disaster, has sparked urgent demands for stricter maritime safety enforcement, especially around life jackets and GPS tracking.
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