AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaritime & Ship Repair: Damen Shiprepair Curaçao is exploring “afloat jobs” so vessels can get certain repairs without dry dock, with Caracasbaai flagged as a possible added maintenance location, as CDM Holding weighs a modernization push. Offshore Oil Boom Link: Curaçao’s shipyard expansion plan (CAPEX 2.0) could top €100 million, aiming to capture growing offshore support-vessel repair demand from Guyana and Suriname. Suriname Gold Supply Chain Risk: Surinamese police seized more than two tonnes of suspected cyanide in Coronie, allegedly smuggled from Guyana, with investigations focused on origin, permits, and destination—an issue tied to gold-mining chemical controls. Cross-Border Transport Disruption: The Guyana–Suriname ferry suspension continues to disrupt travellers and operators, with small-boat “back-track” travel creating safety and licensing concerns. Oil & Gas Tech (Regional): Wison New Energies signed with Shell to bring Shell liquefaction technology into Wison’s FLNG offering, with FLNG studies including offshore Suriname. Finance for Oil Boom Prep: A Suriname fintech overview argues the country has a narrow window to modernize payments and financial access ahead of the offshore oil ramp-up.
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