Six crew members were rescued after the motor vessel Lady Sandra, carrying cement to New Amsterdam, ran aground off Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara, MARAD says.
Read the statement below from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD):
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) is aware that the Motor Vessel LADY SANDRA is currently grounded on the foreshore, off Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara.
The vessel ended up at this location after departing Georgetown on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with a consignment of cement for New Amsterdam, Berbice. It had a crew of six persons on board.
According to our investigation, thus far, during the voyage, there was a main engine failure, thus the Master anchored the vessel at approximately 19:45 hours on the said day. Shortly thereafter, he contacted the vessel manager, who initially arranged tug assistance, however during such time, the vessel dragged its anchor and ended up aground at approximately 01:00 hrs on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
At approximately 05:34 hours, as the vessel was observed to be taking in water, the crew abandoned it and went into a life-raft. They were all subsequently rescued by the Coast Guard and taken to the Boathouse where they were examined by a medical team and subsequently released.
MARAD has ordered the owners to have the vessel secured and towed away as soon as possible. Our investigation is ongoing.
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
