MARAD recognizes Captains, Bowmen for dedication to safety

27th September, 2015

KINGSTON - River taxis Captains and Bowmen were honoured for their professional and dedication to safety of their passengers during a ceremony to observe World Maritime Day last Friday, September 25 in Kingston.

Copping the Best Captains titles were Roy King who plies the Vreed-en-Hoop to Georgetown route; Lennox Jordan, Bartica to Parika route; Jitindra Singh, Wakenaam to Parika route; Vijay Shuhrajh, Supenaam to Parika route and Mark Harris, Leguan to Parika route.

Meanwhile, the Best Bowmen titles are given to Davindra Ramnauth Vreed-en-Hoop to Georgetown route; Ganesh Persaud the Bartica to Parika route; Kenrick West, Wakenaam to Parika route; Colbert Baird (Snr),  Supenaam to Parika route and Charles L. Sookraj, who plies the Leguan to Parika route.

RANDY; THE ROCK, BEKAH.H; CEA GELEE CLASSIC DAD & SON and SEA GLOW were named Best Kept Vessels.

David Patterson, Minister of Public Infrastructure congratulated the Captains and crew and pledged that the Stellings will be repaired shortly.