GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Government says it has acquired another new vessel to ply the Georgetown to Region One route. The new boat, capable of 10-12 knots, is expected to reduce travel time to Region One significantly.
President Irfaan Ali, who inspected the new vessel on Wednesday, said the Government is in the process of replacing all of the older ships to ply the interior route.
“Incrementally over the next three years, we will also be looking at replacing all of the older vessels, so that we can have the same level of service in all the Regions,” the President noted.
In addition to acquiring the new vessel, the President said his Government is ensuring improved infrastructure at ports and wharves across the country. He said upgrades are already taking place to accommodate front‑loading vessels.
“As you know, we are also in the process of modernizing all of the wharves and port facilities to accommodate these vessels, there in Region 1, in Kingston, Parika, and the Islands across the Essequibo. So, it’s not only about the vessel, but it’s about upgrading our infrastructure,” the President noted.
Meanwhile, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, indicated that the vessel underwent modifications before being sent to Guyana to ensure compliance with maritime standards and ocean travel requirements.
“The vessel went through a long process of vetting procurement because it is a relatively new vessel that is 2024 built, it has 3 Hyundai engines and 2 generators about 284 seating capacity currently, and we are looking to review that but it will also carry about 51 carries and about an equivalent of 14 trucks and this vessel can make a trip between Georgetown to region 1 very quickly,” Indar said.
While the vessel is expected to serve other locations, it will primarily operate the Region One route.
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