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Coroner's Court to Rule on 2012 Lamma Ferry Tragedy

1/20/2026

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The Coroner’s Court in Hong Kong will deliver a verdict on Wednesday in the 2012 Lamma Island ferry disaster that killed 39 people.
Families of victims initially opted out of a government-commissioned inquiry due to legal representation issues.
A 44-day inquiry examined responsibility for the Lamma IV’s structural flaw after the ferry was struck by the Sea Smooth catamaran while carrying HK Electric employees and their families.

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The Coroner’s Court in Hong Kong will deliver a verdict on Wednesday in the 2012 Lamma Island ferry disaster that killed 39 people.
Families of victims initially opted out of a government-commissioned inquiry due to legal representation issues.
A 44-day inquiry examined responsibility for the Lamma IV’s structural flaw after the ferry was struck by the Sea Smooth catamaran while carrying HK Electric employees and their families.