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MARAD gets new ‘Arau’ tug vessel
Kaieteur News- The Ministry of Public Works on Monday announced that a new tug vessel ‘Arau’ has arrived for the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD).
According to information provided on the ministry’s Facebook page, “The Damen built tug ‘Arau’ was launched in the Demerara River after being discharged from the vessel ‘Vertom Joy’ on Monday, June 2, 2025.”
The Maritime Administration Department newly acquired ‘Arau’ tug vessel. (Photos, Ministry of Public Works/ Facebook)
The ministry revealed that the tug vessel was built by the Dutch Company Damen, and is 16 meters long and six meters wide.
The tug joins the fleet as the second new-built vessel acquired by the MARAD within the last two years. Back in 2023, President Irfaan Ali had commissioned a $535 million pilot vessel ‘Arapaima.’
The ministry stated that, “Prior to the Arau’s deployment, her assigned crew will undergo a two-week familiarisation training.”
“The acquisition of the Arau is in keeping with President Ali’s promise of modernisation of the maritime administration as part of Guyana’s economic transformation,” the ministry added.
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