One dead, more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu

One person has died and more than 30 are missing after the ferry MV Matui sank off Vanuatu's coast, according to the country's government. The vessel departed Friday from Santo island bound for Ambae island with more than 40 passengers and crew but failed to arrive.

Search and rescue efforts are ongoing. Vanuatu's prime minister's office said in a statement that "the nation stands with you" in addressing families of those missing.