Suriname threatens MV Canawaima with sailing ban; orders safety fixes

Suriname threatens to ground Canawaima ferry service over safety failures

(Kaieteur News) – The Maritime Authority of Suriname (MAS) has issued a final ultimatum to Canawaima Management Company N.V., warning that the M.V. Canawaima ferry faces an immediate sailing ban starting 14th August, 2026, at 00:00 hours, unless outstanding technical and safety shortcomings are resolved. The directive, outlined in an 7th August, letter reported by GFC […] The post Suriname threatens to ground Canawaima ferry service over safety …

Guyana says Suriname responsible for maintenance of MV Canawaima

Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 17:11 by Denis Chabrol Amid a threat by the Maritime Administration of Suriname (MAS) to ban operations of the ferry, MV Canawaima, if a number of safety concerns are not addressed, the Guyana government on Tuesday said it was not responsible for that aspect of the vessel. “Based […]

Suriname threatens MV Canawaima with sailing ban; orders safety fixes

The Maritime Authority Suriname (MAS) has given the Canawaima Management Company N.V. a final opportunity to eliminate the outstanding shortcomings on board the M.V. Canawaima. This is evident from a letter from the MAS dated 7 August 2026 to the terminal manager of Canawaima Management Company N.V in Southdrain, Nickerie. The letter follows […] The post Suriname threatens MV Canawaima with sailing ban; orders safety fixes appeared first on INew…