Greek-built ferry arrives in Guyana to service Parika-Supenaam route

…to transport 80 vehicles, over 300 passengers per trip

The Greek-manufactured ferry, ARIS IV, has arrived in Guyana and will soon be deployed to serve the Parika-Supenaam route.
The ferry arrived in Guyana on Thursday evening after completing an impressive 5200-nautical-mile journey from Greece.
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill, along with representatives from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) and the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD), was present at the Demerara Sugar Terminal in Georgetown to welcome the vessel to Guyana’s shores.

Purchased by the Government of Guyana at a cost that has not yet been disclosed, the ARIS IV is expected to significantly enhance transportation services along the Parika–Supenaam route.
The vessel was manufactured in Greece in 2020 and, according to some reports, was sold for approximately US$4.4 million.
Speaking at the simple welcoming ceremony on Thursday evening, Minister Edghill remarked that this is further evidence of the Government’s investment in the people.
“Their woes of waiting for the next ferry because of inadequate amount of space and capacity is being dissolved,” he said.
The ferry can accommodate about 80 vehicles and over 300 passengers, with a travelling speed of 10 knots.
In a statement, the Government noted that its large accommodation capacity puts the ship in a position to be used on other routes, which may be explored.
The vessel is outfitted with cosy seats, a bar, restrooms and a fully air-conditioned crew cabin, among other amenities.
The Government said this new addition to the Transport and Harbours fleet is timely and in keeping with its efforts to modernise the current Parika Stelling into a modern port facility.
For 2024, the Parika-Supenaam service made 1965 trips, the highest number of trips ever plying that route.
In fact, reports indicate that the Parika-Supenaam route accounted for more than half of the total cargo and passengers transported in 2024.