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Sep 23, 2016 News
Officials from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) met with officers from Crown Mining on Monday last to discuss efforts to remove the sunken dredge at Perimap Falls in the Mazaruni River, Region Seven.
According to MARAD, over the past few months, Crown Mining “assiduously commenced efforts to remove the dredge from its current position.”
MARAD said that unfortunately, the high tide and the location of the dredge between rocks in the waterfalls made it impossible to maneuver special equipment to the site.
A team from MARAD visited the site to ensure navigation was safe for passenger and cargo vessels.
MARAD said that a professional salvager who was acquired by Crown Mining, assessed the site to see which measures could be taken to have the dredge recovered and removed.
“Additionally, it was confirmed by the MARAD officers, that passenger and cargo vessels can traverse the area where the dredge is located, and bypass channels are available for the smooth maneuvering of vessels,” the department said.
“Meanwhile, Crown Mining will continue with efforts to remove the sunken dredge with the use of excavators and operators.”
Residents of Bartica and other surrounding areas have been complaining of the problems posed by the sunken dredge which they say are blocking river traffic and affecting trade, students and miners from traversing the waterway.
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