(Kaieteur News) – The MV Canawaima continues to operate without interruption following recent interventions to address maintenance concerns raised by Maritime Authority Suriname (MAS). Speaking to Kaieteur News, Deyne Harry, Terminal Manager at the Canawaima Ferry Service Inc., clarified the circumstances surrounding the regulatory scrutiny, confirming that Suriname has taken steps to rectify the issues and that the vessel passed its latest inspection.

Addressing public speculation, Harry clarified the origin of the regulatory action and dispelled notions of targeted sanctions against Guyana. “It was MAS Suriname raising concerns on, about the MV Canawaima and they had written to the Canawaima Ferry Service Suriname and not Guyana…” Harry explained.

He further detailed the division of operational responsibilities governed by the bilateral agreement between both nations. “…maintenance of the MV Canawaima is the responsibility of the Suriname side based on the joint venture agreement and so, Guyana fuels vessels, batteries, and also all of the oil. We have done so from day one without a problem,” he said.