Guyanese President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced the establishment of a Safety and Compliance Audit Team to conduct a comprehensive review of the safety standards governing marine vessels operating in the country.
The move forms part of the government’s ongoing response to the deadly MV Barima ferry tragedy and is aimed at strengthening maritime safety and preventing similar incidents in the future.
According to a statement issued by the President on July 31, the team will assess compliance with existing maritime safety requirements and recommend measures to improve oversight, enforcement and accountability across the sector.
The three-member team comprises former Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) Director-General Dr Ivor English, Guyana Defence Force officer Colonel Julius Skeete, and Marine Officer and Surveyor of Ships Captain Joseph Lewis.
Ali said the members bring extensive technical expertise and practical experience in marine administration, maritime operations, and ship inspection and surveying.
The audit team has been tasked with reviewing the country’s maritime safety and compliance framework to ensure vessels, operators and regulatory systems meet the highest practicable standards of safety.
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