Maritime Administration Department (MARAD)

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Regulates and promotes maritime safety and security in Guyana’s waters.

Sector: Transportation
Email Contact: info@marad.gov.gy
Location: RRFP+VR4, Battery Road &, Fort St, Guyana
Phone: (592) 226-3356
About: MARAD is responsible for: Registering and licensing of ships Certifying officers on sea, including masters or any other category of crew Ensuring the welfare of seamen, issuing of discharge books (for local registration) Implementing and enforcing maritime codes, conventions and practices Prevention of accidents Surveying of ships on port to ensure safety practices are upheld Determine or investigate the amount or type of bulk cargoes and dangerous goods Investigate wreck and salvage of mariner’s accidents Assist in search and rescue operations Prevention of pollution on ships Ensure ports comply to security regulations Provide pilot service Dredging /hydrographical surveying Collection of harbour dues Control and manage the lighthouse and the Berbice Pilot station