Lamma IV

Lamma IV is the name of one of the ferries involved in a devastating collision near Lamma Island, Hong Kong, in 2012. This maritime disaster resulted in the deaths of 39 people and has been a source of ongoing grief and frustration for the victims' families. The incident is newsworthy due to the recent conclusion of a long-overdue inquest into the causes and circumstances surrounding the crash. The Coroner's Court reaffirmed its 2020 conclusion that the 39 deaths were unlawful killings. However, families of the deceased express dissatisfaction, believing the inquest failed to uncover all the answers and hold responsible parties fully accountable. They are particularly angered by remarks from the coroner regarding the impracticality of expecting inspectors to find a missing watertight door. The Lamma IV ferry crash remains a significant event in Hong Kong's history, highlighting concerns about maritime safety and the pursuit of justice for the victims and their families.