How many passengers survived the MV Barima capsizing?

The MV Barima was a Trinidad and Tobago ferry that capsized in the Gulf of Paria on September 15, 1974. Of the people on board, only a small number survived the disaster. Approximately 9 passengers survived the capsizing, while around 15 people died. The vessel was overcrowded at the time of the accident, which contributed to the high death toll. The disaster led to increased scrutiny of ferry safety standards in Trinidad and Tobago.