The Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard successfully completed a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) with the United States Navy on Saturday, November 22, within Guyana’s territorial waters, further strengthening the growing regional partnership between the two nations.
The engagement involved the GDFS Shahoud and the USS Mahan and was conducted to strengthen coordination between the two maritime forces.
The exercise enhanced interoperability, communication, and tactical readiness, improving the GDF Coast Guard’s ability to operate alongside partner nations during future security, tactical, and contingency operations. The successful completion of this PASSEX also reaffirmed the strong and growing security cooperation between Guyana and the United States.
The GDF remains committed to building professional capacity, deepening international partnerships, and safeguarding Guyana’s maritime domain.
