Expert audit team set up to review safety, compliance standards for marine vessels – Pres Ali

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August 1, 2026

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Expert audit team set up to review safety, compliance standards for marine vessels – Pres Ali

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…as scaled-down MV Barima recovery operation continues

Two weeks after the MV Barima tragedy, President Dr Irfaan Ali has established an audit team to undertake a comprehensive review of the safety and compliance standards governing marine vessels operating in Guyana.

In a statement on Friday, the head of state explained that this move is part of the Government’s continuing response measures to strengthen maritime safety and prevent future tragedies.

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