Notice

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) wishes to remind all vessel owners/operators/agents/seafarers that, in accordance with section 112 (1) of the Guyana Shipping Act, Cap.49:01, it is an offence for a person to work onboard a Guyana ship, as a seafarer, if that person is not the holder of a valid Certificate of Competency appropriate to the category in which that person is employed to serve.

Further, only certificates issued or approved, by MARAD, under the Guyana Shipping Act shall be considered valid.

Any person who violates the law will face criminal prosecution.

By order of Management

(Amended) Notice

To: All vessel Owners/Operators/Masters

Please be advised on the following:

2) Vessels must be made available for inspection within seven (7) days, subsequent to payment for renewal.

3) Upon the completion of the initial inspection, a period of no more than twenty eight (28) working days shall be given for corrective action for major deficiencies and fourteen (14) days for minor deficiencies. Vessels not inspected by the due date shall be licensed to be in “non-conformance” and payments made shall be forfeited. A new application and payment would be required thereafter.

The Administration reminds all that it is illegal for a vessel to operate without a valid licensed Certification of Seaworthiness. By order of Management

1) ALL renewal of seaworthiness/licence MUST be done at least eight (8) weeks prior to the date of expiration. For example, if a vessel’s current certification of seaworthiness/licence expires on April 30, 2019, then the application for renewal MUST be made no later than March 5, 2019.

By order of Management

(Amended) Notice

To: All vessel Owners/Operators/Masters/Passenger Vessels Operating in Guyana/Shipping Association

Please be advised that with effect from January 1, 2019, Harbour Dues Certificates issued by the Department for a vessel, shall be valid for a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of purchase for ONE (1) trip only.

Be guided accordingly.

By order of Management

ADVISORY

The Maritime Administration Department wishes to advise all Owners/Operators/Masters of vessels operating in Guyana waters that the following would be implemented with immediate effect:

• Pre-departure Inspection of all vessels engaged in coastal trade.

As such, vessels shall be required to inform the Harbour Master’s office at least three (3) hours prior to departure.

Any Master/Vessel that departs without inspection, shall be sanctioned by the Administration accordingly –

a) 1st offence - One (1) week suspension of Master/Vessel licence

b) 2nd offence - Three (3) weeks suspension of Master/Vessel licence

c) 3rd offence - Four (4) weeks suspension of Master/Vessel licence

d) 4th offence - Cancellation of Master/Vessel Licence

By order of Management

Public Notice

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) wishes to advise ship owners that statutory certificates will only be accepted from the International Registrar of Shipping (IRS) or any other recognized classification society.

Please be guided accordingly.

By order of Management