THE Damen-built tug ‘Arau’ was launched in the Demerara River after being discharged from the vessel ‘Vertom Joy’ on Monday, June 2, 2025.
According to information on the Ministry of Public Works’ Facebook page, the ‘Arau’ was built by the Dutch Company Damen.

“She is the newest acquisition to MARAD’s fleet. Prior to the Arau’s deployment, her assigned crew will undergo a two-week familiarisation training,” the ministry said.

The Stan Tug, which is 16 metres long and six metres wide, joins the fleet as the second newly built vessel acquired by the MARAD within the last two years. The pilot vessel ‘Arapaima’ was commissioned in 2023.

“The acquisition of the Arau is in keeping with President Ali’s promise of modernisation of the maritime administration as part of Guyana’s economic transformation,” the ministry said.