Mv-Sydney-Marie

In the morning of Oct 19, 2021, a fire broke out aboard the 'Sydney Marie' at the Gafoors Complex at Land of Canaan on the East Bank of Demerara. The Guyana Fire Service was alerted at 03:31 a.m. Water tenders from the Diamond and Timehri Fire Stations responded to the scene. The firefighters were able to contain the fire to the generator room. Upon investigating, firefighters were able to determine that the cause of the fire was the overheating of a generator in the forepeak of the ship which resulted in arcing and sparking. The generator was severely damaged, and a quantity of rope was completely destroyed as a result of the fire. No injuries were reported. Report with photo: https://newsroom.gy/2021/10/19/fire-contained-aboard-sydney-marie-vessel/

The Inspectie Verkeer en Waterstaat/Scheepvaart (IVW) in Bonaire released the "Sydney Marie" on Aug 11, 2011, and the ship left for Trinidad. The ship had been detained on July 29 due to several defiencies. Meanwhile repairs have been carried out.

The "Sydney Marie" was detained in Bonaire because an inspection revealed too many defiencies. The ship had entered the port to take a cargo of salt destined for Trinidad and Tobago. The vessel showed serious shortcomings that could pose a threat to maritime safety and the environment and did not meet the minimum requirements of international laws regarding navigation, safety equipment and safety. The maritime authorities of Panama were requested to do the necessary checks and repairs. The "Sydney Marie" will then again be inspected by the Inspectie Verkeer en Waterstaat/Scheepvaart (IVW) and be assessed whether the ship is seaworthy and safe.