New ferries for Supenaam, Reg. 1 by December – Edghill

Guyana’s transport sector is set for a major upgrade with the arrival of four new ocean-going ferries before the end of this year.

The ferries will be assigned to the Supenaam, Parika, Georgetown, and Region One, significantly improving travel and cargo movement, Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill said on Tuesday.

One of the vessels, sourced from Greece, is expected to depart for Guyana by July 26. It will be assigned to the Supenaam-Parika route and has the capacity to transport 86 caravan-type vehicles, nearly double the current capacity of vessels serving that area.

A second ferry, also from Greece, will be deployed to the Region One.

With the ability to carry 55 caravan-type vehicles or 19 trucks, this vessel is expected to drastically improve the transportation of goods and people between the coast and the hinterland.

“These vessels that we are purchasing—their carrying capacity of vehicles and cargo is what makes our engagement very robust,” Edghill said while speaking at an event.

In addition to the ferries, Edghill announced that two brand-new pilot boats, built by a French company, are already completed and will soon begin their journey to Port Georgetown.

“The capability of the movement and haulage by the Transport and Harbour Department will be multiplied by five or six times on every single trip,” Edghill explained, noting that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader efforts to modernise and expand Guyana’s transportation infrastructure.

“These are not just new boats—they are transformational tools,” he added.

The addition of these ferries is expected to ease congestion, reduce travel time and improve trade logistics, particularly for communities that rely heavily on maritime transport.