Communities in Yandina township in the Russell Islands are concerned about the risk of a fuel spill from an abandoned ship berthed at the main Yandina...
Australia to replace patrol boats
The Australian Government has announced its plan to help replace police patrol boats “Auki” and “Lata.” Australian High Commis...
Search continues for missing Asian
Investigations into the case of a missing crew member of the tug boat which sunk off Bungana islands in Central Province last Thursday are ongoing. Se...
‘Let us farm sea cucumumber’, Temotu chief tells Government
Traditional leaders of Duff Island, Temotu Province, are seeking the Fisheries Ministry’s permission to allow them enforce traditional methods o...
ONLY SIMSA CAN RECOMMEND VOYAGES
Only the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) can recommend different voyages for all registered and operated vessels in the country...
GOV’T ENCOURAGED TO COMPLY WITH MARITIME RULES
The Solomon Islands Government is encouraged to comply with the International Maritime Organisation Conventions by investing in its shipping industry....
VESSELS CEASE OPERATIONS: SIMSA
All fishing vessels operated as passenger and cargo boats in the country should now cease operations as of 1st January this year. Head of the Solomon ...
SIMSA PLANS TO STRENGTHEN OPERATIONS
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) is planning to further strengthen its operations in the country. Officer in charge of SIMSA...
MARINERS & PUBLIC TO BE CAREFUL: RSIPF
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) persistently warn mariners and travelling public to be highly cautious in this new year. Police Commiss...
SIMSA DISAPPOINTED OVER MARITIME NEGLIGENCE
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) is gravely disappointed in the increasing negligence on the part of shipowners and shipmast...