{"id":31091,"date":"2026-07-26T11:07:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T15:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=31091"},"modified":"2026-07-26T11:07:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T15:07:07","slug":"captain-hamada-fouda-brings-intl-maritime-expertise-to-mv-barima-coi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/captain-hamada-fouda-brings-intl-maritime-expertise-to-mv-barima-coi\/","title":{"rendered":"Captain Hamada Fouda brings int’l maritime expertise to MV Barima COI"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Captain Hamada Fouda, an internationally respected maritime safety specialist with more than 35 years of experience in marine regulation and casualty investigations, has been appointed as one of five commissioners tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the MV Barima tragedy, announced by President Ali on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Commission is chaired by Godfrey Smith and includes Nyree Dawn Alfonso, Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Hayden Pritchard, and Dr Andrzej Jasionowski. With more than 35 years of maritime experience, Captain Fouda specialises in marine casualty investigations, vessel safety and international maritime compliance. Since 2019, he has led investigations into marine accidents under the IMO Casualty Investigation Code, identifying causes and recommending measures to prevent future incidents.
His expertise will support the Commission of Inquiry as it examines the circumstances surrounding the MV Barima tragedy and develops recommendations to strengthen maritime safety.

One week after the MV Barima tragedy, Guyana continues to grieve the loss of lives following the vessel’s capsizing en route to Port Kaituma, Region One (Barima-Waini), with 179 people on board. To date, 76 survivors have been rescued, 73 bodies recovered, while 30 people remain missing.

The work of the commission will determine the facts surrounding the disaster, determine whether failures occurred, and recommend reforms to strengthen Guyana\u2019s maritime safety framework.

President Ali, during a televised address on Saturday, said the inquiry forms part of the government\u2019s commitment to ensuring that every aspect of the tragedy is independently examined and that lessons learned will guide improvements to Guyana\u2019s maritime sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See full credentials:
CORE COMPETENCIES
\u2022 Flag State Survey & Certification (SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, Tonnage)
\u2022 Port State Control Inspection (Paris MOU \/ Caribbean MOU framework)
\u2022 Marine Casualty & Incident Investigation
\u2022 ISM Code, ISPS Code & MLC 2006 Lead Auditing
\u2022 IMO Convention Interpretation & Regulatory Advisory
\u2022 Digital Certification Systems & Compliance Reporting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Surveyor \u2014 Maritime Authority of Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica | 09\/2011\u2013 [Present]
\u2022 Conduct flag State surveys and inspections of Jamaican-registered vessels for compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, load line, and tonnage conventions.
\u2022 Issue and endorse statutory certificates following successful completion of surveys, maintaining full traceability of findings.
\u2022 Liaise with classification societies, ship owners, and operators on survey outcomes and corrective actions.
\u2022 Maintain and update vessel survey records within DSEC’s digital certification system, supporting the department’s
transition to paperless operations.
IMO Consultant
Represent Jamaica in MSC committee
\u2022 Advised on the implementation and interpretation of IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC 2006) for flag State administrations and industry stakeholders.
\u2022 Supported the development and review of national maritime legislation to align with IMO instrument requirements.
\u2022 Contributed to preparation for IMO committee and sub-committee sessions on behalf of the administration.
\u2022 Delivered training and technical guidance to surveyors and administration staff on emerging regulatory changes.
Marine Investigator
Maritime authority of Jamaica since 2019
\u2022 Led investigations into marine casualties and incidents in accordance with the IMO Casualty Investigation Code.
\u2022 Gathered evidence, interviewed witnesses, and analyzed contributing factors to determine root cause.
\u2022 Prepared formal investigation reports with findings and safety recommendations for submission to the flag State administration.
\u2022 Coordinated with other flag States, classification societies, and law enforcement on cross-jurisdictional cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Port State Control Senior Surveyor Caribbean Memorandum of Understanding (PSC)
\u2022 Conducted Port State Control inspections of foreign-flagged vessels calling at Jamaican ports under the Caribbean MOU framework.
\u2022 Identified deficiencies against SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC 2006, and ISM\/ISPS Code requirements; issued detention orders where warranted.
\u2022 Verified certificates, crew qualifications, and vessel condition against international convention standards.
\u2022 Mentored junior PSC officers and contributed to inspection quality assurance reviews.
ISM\u2013ISPS\u2013MLC 2006 Lead Auditor
Maritime Authority of Jamaica Since 2012
\u2022 Planned and led audits of ship and company Safety Management Systems (ISM Code), Ship Security Plans (ISPS Code), and labour compliance (MLC 2006).
\u2022 Issued Documents of Compliance, Safety Management Certificates, and Maritime Labour Certificates following successful audits.
\u2022 Identified non-conformities and verified corrective action closure within required timeframes.
\u2022 Maintained auditor competence in line with IMO Model Course requirements and recognized organization standards.
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
\u2022 Master Mariner (Captain) License \u2014 held since 1998
\u2022 ISM \/ ISPS Code Lead Auditor Certification
\u2022 IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) Professional Training Course (IMO)
\u2022 MLC 2006 Lead Auditor Certification
\u2022 Port State Control Officer Certification (Caribbean MOU \/ Paris MOU aligned)
\u2022 IMO Model Course \u2014 Marine Casualty Investigation
\u2022 STCW Certification Master License
EDUCATION
\u2022 Doctoral Candidate, Maritime Conventions \u2014 ACACIA University (Luisiana)
\u2022 Qualifi Level 8 diploma in strategic Management and Leadership \u2013 Qualifi (London)
\u2022 Diploma in Marine Arbitration \u2014 Egyptian University of Laws
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
\u2022 Languages: English \/ Arabic<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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