Events

Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill flanked by the Marine Cadet Programme graduates [MATPAL photo]

Guyana’s maritime sector is poised for exponential growth alongside its burgeoning oil and gas industry, with a new generation of marine professionals stepping up to the challenge. Addressing the latest Marine Cadet Programme graduates from the MATPAL Marine Institute on October 24, Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill highlighted the crucial role these new […]

This year, MATPAL proudly celebrates 25 years of unwavering commitment to excellence in Maritime and Oil & Gas training and certification in Guyana. As the nation’s pioneer in this vital industry, we reflect on a remarkable journey that has shaped careers, built partnerships, and set the benchmark for quality training and professional development. A Legacy […]

Delivering Excellence in Basic Safety Training and Ship Security Awareness in New Amsterdam

MATPAL, Guyana’s leading institution for Maritime and Oil & Gas training, continues its mission to empower professionals with the skills they need to succeed. This week, our dedicated team is in New Amsterdam, delivering Basic Safety Training (BST) and Ship Security Awareness (SSA) to industry personnel. Why Basic Safety Training Matters Safety is at the […]

MATPAL takes great pride in extending warmest congratulations to the graduating Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022, who completed the Proficiency in Shipboard Navigation & Operations for Cadets Program. Graduate Third and Chief Officers are – Noel Punch – Class of 2020 Garry Palmer – Class of 2020 Tevin Archer – Class of 2020 Jimol […]

MATPAL Marine Institute Inc.’s Marine Cadets were awarded scholarships from the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF). MPMI’s Cadet Mauricia Vandeyar, Cadet Dalton Johnson, Cadet Shelldon Agard, Cadet Gavin La Fleur, Cadet Michael Thomas and Cadet Emmanuel Wilson were this year’s recipients at the ACMF Annual Anchor Awards Gala held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. MATPAL […]

MATPAL Marine Institute Inc.’s Marine Cadets were awarded scholarships from the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF). MPMI’s Cadet Safina Lucthman, Cadet Oswayne Lanferman and Cadet Shemar Morrison were this year’s recipients at the ACMF Annual Anchor Awards Gala held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. MATPAL extends its sincerest gratitude to ACMF for this bestowment and […]

On the 29 October 2019, members of MatPal’s administration, lecturers/captains and cadets went to into the Abary village’s stelling to conduct an outreach to the local fishermen and boat owners. They were informed about some of the safety regulations and rules when working on the sea and were encouraged to join the MatPal Marine institute […]

(Guyana Chronicle, January 2020) “I want to train as many Guyanese sailors as possible over 10 years…my goal is to turn over my vessel to a Guyanese captain” – Captain Henshaw WITH efforts to engage the young minds and the general public, the Matpal Marine Institute held its first-ever Career Forum to encourage those desirous […]

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