Dredging of the Essequibo River is currently underway, with attention being paid to areas close to Wakenaam, Leguan, and Hog Island in an area known as Chalmers Crossing.
According to a press release from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), the trailing suction hopper dredge, Steve N is being used and the exercise began on Wednesday.
The release said the exercise marks the beginning of an extensive campaign to dredge the