In a bid to improve its patrols of the waterways, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Coast Guard yesterday officially com-missioned two Metal Shark vessels, worth approxi-mately $140 million each, with President David Granger doing the honours.
“Guyana must continue to ensure the safety of our sea lane so that ships can enjoy safe passage within and through our waters. Guyana, being an export-oriented country has to ensure that our sea lane is secured. The repletion of our shipping industry has been threatened by the abuse of our waters from the transshipment of nar-cotics and the smuggling of contraband,” Granger said yesterday at the Guyana Coast Guard Ship Hinds before commission-ing the two 38-ft vessels.
