Guyana has raised its alert level after a Venezuelan navy ship entered its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on March 2, 2025. The country has mobilized air assets and its Coast Guard in response. President Irfaan Ali detailed that the invasive vessel approached crucial installations, including an ExxonMobil FPSO, asserting that they operate lawfully within Guyana’s EEZ.
On March 2, 2025, Guyana heightened its state of readiness following the entrance of a Venezuelan navy vessel into its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This incursion prompted immediate action, as Guyana deployed air assets and activated its Coast Guard to respond to the situation.
President Irfaan Ali communicated to the nation that the Venezuelan naval ship approached significant installations within Guyana’s EEZ, specifically the Prosperity floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) operated by ExxonMobil. The President noted the vessel, identified as “ABF Wakari PO-11 IMO 4695542,” belonged to the Venezuelan Coast Guard and emphasized that Guyana’s assets, including the FPSO Prosperity, are legally functioning within its EEZ.
Furthermore, it was reported that the Venezuelan patrol vessel broadcast a radio warning indicating that the FPSO was allegedly in “undelimited waters.” This assertion highlights the ongoing territorial disputes in the region and the necessity for vigilance by Guyana as it seeks to safeguard its maritime interests.
In summary, Guyana remains vigilant following a Venezuelan navy incursion into its exclusive economic zone, prompting a deployment of air and Coast Guard units. The situation underscores ongoing territorial tensions and highlights the importance of protecting national resources. Guyana’s assertion of its economic sovereignty remains firm, as articulated by its President.
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