they were taken to a shelter that was provided by the district commissioners in Nickerie. The passengers were also given food and clothes by District Commissioner Mohamed Ultaf Bakas. The DC confirmed that the passengers were back home safe and sound. He made it clear that he deemed it important that nobody sustained injuries in the accident. Citizens who have heard about the accident made it clear that they want officials to regulate the ferry service. They also want the Maritime Authority Suriname (MAS) to conduct regular inspections and to take measures when the rules are not followed. According to the local residents, the accident has once again underlined the need for the construction of a road to Apoera.