Frieda River Limited (FRL) has issued a statement denying recent claims of ongoing barge activity on the Sepik River. Project Director Phil McCormack responded to a newspaper article reporting receding water levels and local impacts, stating FRL has not used barges on the river since 2017. He clarified that any barges referenced in the article are not connected to FRL’s operations. The company maintains it is not currently conducting any barge transport on the Sepik River. The statement was released in response to public concern regarding potential disruption to the river and local communities. Access to the original report requires a paid subscription to the Post Courier. FRL aims to address misinformation and clarify its involvement, or lack thereof, in river transport.