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flag Four Guyanese sailors died from toxic fumes aboard a ship in Georgetown on Feb. 4, 2026.

flag Four Guyanese crew members—Brandon Deonarine, 18, Nerwaine Persaud, 57, Dominic Alexis, 33, and Getindra Sanchara, 25—died aboard the MV Captain Virat docked at Georgetown’s Courtney Benn Wharf on February 4, 2026, after reportedly inhaling toxic fumes while inspecting a dry space in the engine room. flag Preliminary investigations suggest exposure to noxious gases during repairs. flag Emergency responders arrived after crew members collapsed, and all four were pronounced dead at Georgetown Public Hospital. flag The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning has launched an investigation under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the bodies are awaiting post-mortem exams. flag Guyana Port Inc., the vessel’s owner, confirmed cooperation with authorities.

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