MV Lady Sandra grounded at Clonbrook ECD

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November 11 2026

A main engine failure caused the motor vessel Lady Sandra to drift from its anchored position and run aground off Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara, early Sunday morning, the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has confirmed.

According to MARAD, the vessel was travelling from Georgetown to New Amsterdam, Berbice, with a consignment of cement and six crew members aboard when the engine failure occurred on Saturday, November 7.

The vessel’s master reportedly anchored at approximately 19:45hrs and contacted the vessel’s manager, who initially arranged for tug assistance.

However, while awaiting assistance, the vessel dragged its anchor and eventually ran aground at approximately 01:00hrs on Sunday, November 8.

At about 05:34hrs, the crew observed that the vessel was taking in water and abandoned it, taking refuge in a life raft.

All six crew members were subsequently rescued by the Coast Guard and transported to the Boathouse, where they were examined by a medical team before being released.

MARAD said it has instructed the vessel’s owners to ensure that it is secured and towed away as soon as possible.

The department said its investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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