The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has yet to complete its final report on the Mazaruni boat collision that resulted in 10 deaths in late January.
Transport and Hydraulics Minister Robeson Benn told Stabroek News that the report was stalled after yet another collision on the Kaituma River, which resulted in two deaths on March 24.
Benn stated that MARAD’s safety campaign, launched in the aftermath of the January 22nd collision, was ongoing and he was dismayed that in spite of the vigorous education, yet another preventable accident occurred. The minister noted that MARAD has “been to several locations, Bartica, Parika, Linden too, I think. They have been to the Pomeroon River and they will continue the campaign it is ongoing.”
Benn said that the administration will be compiling the information for public knowledge. He said that waterway safety was a major priority for the ministry and it will continue to focus on education and reforms to the sector to better serve the public.
MARAD Director Claudette Rogers told Stabroek News that the final
