French firm builds communication system for Guyana's new sea rescue centre
The new Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre has its radios and other equipment in place, and it is due to be formally commissioned soon.
A company in France has built the technical systems for Guyana's new Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre. The centre is known as the MRCC. The Department of Public Information said the centre is expected to open formally before the end of the coming week.
The Department of Public Information published a report on 22 October 2026. It said the contract began in March 2025. The French company built the technical parts to IAMSAR and IMO standards. IAMSAR is the name of a manual that covers aeronautical and maritime search and rescue.
Kaieteur News reported on 23 October 2026 that the system is for MARAD's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre. A French contractor built it. The contract was awarded in March 2025, after 2018 IMO audit findings.
Kaieteur News said the system has long-range radios, satellite receivers and equipment that meets GMDSS rules.
The shortwave radios and other equipment are already installed. Two steps are left. They are familiarisation training and the formal handover.
Kaieteur News also reported that MARAD's centre will officially commission the new system the week after the testimony it cited.
The plans go further than this one centre. Future state plans include sub-MRCC stations along the coast. The aim is 90% direct coastal communication coverage.
The story was first reported by the Department of Public Information.