AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaritime Safety in the Region: The search for the missing fishing crew aboard MV St Vincent VII continues off French Guiana after Renita Enterprises released the crew’s last known communications: the vessel’s tracker sent its final position around 6:18 a.m. on July 13, followed by a 17-second WhatsApp video showing a fire and visible flames near the accommodation area; the 22-metre boat remains missing more than a week later, with an international rescue effort ongoing. Disaster Response (Guyana): Meanwhile, Guyana’s MV Barima ferry tragedy is still unfolding: Prime Minister Mark Phillips says 53 people are confirmed dead and about 50 remain unaccounted for, with the search zone expanded and French Guiana support continuing via specialist divers, medics, and a mechanic. Regional Cooperation: Trinidad and Tobago has also sent air and naval support and divers to assist in recovery operations. Connectivity for French Guiana: EllaLink and ASN report the Lum@link submarine cable installation is underway, with the CS Île d’Yeu sailing to Cayenne to begin work—aiming for service by end-2026.
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