Sea Smooth

Sea Smooth is one of the two ferries involved in the 2012 Lamma Island ferry collision, Hong Kong's deadliest maritime disaster in decades, resulting in the deaths of 39 people. The incident has remained a significant point of contention and grief for the victims' families. Sea Smooth is newsworthy because a long-awaited inquest verdict into the causes and circumstances of the crash was recently delivered by the Coroner's Court. The court ruled that the 39 deaths were unlawful killings, echoing a previous conclusion from 2020. Despite the verdict, families of the deceased, like Alice Leung Shuk-ling, believe the inquest is not a complete resolution and continue to seek further truth and accountability regarding the tragedy. The case remains relevant due to the ongoing pursuit of justice and closure by the victims' families.