4 fishermen rescued after vessel sinks off Pomeroon River

A fishing vessel, Sea Knight, sank approximately 20 miles off the coast of the Pomeroon River on Sunday evening, leaving its captain and three crew members adrift in the Atlantic Ocean. Reports are that four men were successfully rescued following a coordinated search and rescue operation, according to a statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD).
The incident occurred around 19:00 hrs on May 25. The Sea Knight, owned by Pritpaul Singh Investment Inc, encountered difficulties before going under, forcing the crew to abandon ship.
Captain Monzil Thomas managed to remain afloat using a life ring and was later rescued near the mouth of the Pomeroon River by another fishing vessel, 2-Sister.
MARAD reported receiving the first alert at approximately 10:45 hrs on Monday, May 26. The Emergency Operations Unit, under the command of Captain John Flores, immediately initiated a search and rescue mission. The operation was bolstered by support from the Guyana Coast Guard, led by Commander David Shamsudeen, with the deployment of both aerial and ground surveillance assets.
A few hours into the coordinated search effort, the remaining three fishermen—Delon Sandy, Patrick McRae, and John McRae Jr were located adrift approximately six nautical miles from the Pomeroon River’s mouth. All three were found wearing life jackets and were safely retrieved by rescue personnel.
The successful rescue has been credited to the swift response by the emergency teams and the adherence to maritime safety protocols, particularly the use of life-saving equipment.
MARAD in a statement on Monday evening emphasised the importance of proper safety procedures at sea and commended both the rescue teams and the fishing community for their coordinated efforts in the operation.