AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSuriname Oil & Gas Logistics: SBM Offshore and Technip Energies, with TotalEnergies EP Suriname, will test a wind-assisted kite traction towing system for the GranMorgu FPSO—aimed at cutting towing time and fuel use on the China-to-Suriname route, with phased trials and onshore testing before integration. Regional Trade & Ports: Curaçao is pushing to turn its harbor into a regional logistics hub for Suriname and Guyana’s offshore oil boom, including plans around Bullenbaai storage and ship repair, plus a second phase of harbor modernization needing tens of millions of euros. Ferry Modernisation (Guyana–Suriname): Guyana and Suriname agreed to roll out an integrated online booking system for the Canawaima ferry link to reduce waiting times and enable 24/7 reservations, alongside planned drydocking and engine overhauls. Maritime Safety (Suriname–French Guiana–Brazil): Families are urging stronger search-and-rescue efforts for six missing crew after the St Vincent VII fire, with the vessel believed adrift without power or communication. Diplomacy & Mobility: Suriname’s visa-free confusion in Spain’s Schengen list was clarified—Belizeans still need Schengen visas, while the broader EU rules shape entry for CARICOM travellers. Business & Skills: CARICOM tax administrators meet in Guyana to discuss “future-ready” revenue systems, including smart, data-driven and AI-enabled approaches.
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