He disclosed that there are several wrecks in the country’s main port channel and as part of his Ministry’s 2021 Work Program, these would need to be removed.
“We used to have less than a dozen ships making call at Port Georgetown but now it’s up to 49, over 50 on a weekly basis. So, [there is] need for not just a two-way traffic but a channel that could see ships crossing at the same time. [And] we have a number of wreaks,” the minister posited.
According to Edghill, the “major” contract for the removal of the wreckages will be signed within the coming days. That contract will focus mainly on clearing the Demerara River.
“We used to have less than a dozen ships making call at Port Georgetown but now it’s up to 49, over 50 on a weekly basis. So, [there is] need for not just a two-way traffic but a channel that could see ships crossing at the same time. [And] we have a number of wreaks,” the minister posited.
According to Edghill, the “major” contract for the removal of the wreckages will be signed within the coming days. That contract will focus mainly on clearing the Demerara River.