Guyana ferries lacked safety certification under former MARAD safety director

Retired Captain John Flores, former Director of Maritime Safety at MARAD, stated that during his tenure ending three years ago, no certification documents were present in files or aboard old government ferries. This indicates a systemic failure in maritime safety oversight, potentially exposing passengers to unverified vessel conditions. The claim is a direct admission by a former official, but the current status of ferry safety remains uncertain.

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