Guyana is actively clearing wreckage from its waterways to enhance navigation as ship traffic increases to support the growing oil sector. Since 2023, over 14 wrecks have been removed, with plans to clean up three more in the coming months, contingent on favorable weather, according to Maritime Administration Director Stephen Thomas. Speaking at a news conference in Georgetown, Thomas noted that the nation’s ports had long been considered unsafe due to wrecks, some dating back to the 1960s, obstructing rivers and harbors. The effort marks a significant step toward improving maritime safety and accommodating the demands of the oil industry. Continue here.
