Guyana has heightened alertness due to a Venezuelan naval vessel’s incursion into its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Air assets and Coast Guard units have been mobilized. President Irfaan Ali confirmed the vessel’s identity and asserted the lawful operations of Guyana’s maritime assets, including the Prosperity FPSO, amidst Venezuelan claims of operating in “undelimited waters.”
Guyana is currently experiencing heightened vigilance following the intrusion of a Venezuelan naval vessel into its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on Saturday morning, as reported by OilNOW. In response to this incursion, the government has deployed air support and mobilized its Coast Guard to address the situation effectively.
President Irfaan Ali addressed the nation, affirming that the Venezuelan ship had made its way near several critical installations in Guyana’s EEZ, particularly the Prosperity floating production storage and offloading vessel operated by ExxonMobil. He identified the vessel as the “ABF Wakari PO-11 IMO 4695542,” which is under the Venezuelan Coast Guard’s command.
President Ali emphasized that the assets of Guyana, including the FPSO Prosperity, are legally carrying out operations within the nation’s EEZ. It was also noted that the Venezuelan patrol vessel issued a radio message claiming that the FPSO was functioning within “undelimited waters.”
The incursion of a Venezuelan naval vessel into Guyana’s EEZ has prompted a significant security response from the Guyanese government. The deployment of air assets and the mobilization of the Coast Guard highlight the seriousness with which this violation is being treated. President Irfaan Ali’s statements reinforce the legitimacy of Guyana’s operations in its EEZ and assert the nation’s rights against external challenges.
Original Source: www.jamaicaobserver.com
