Category: Maritime
Potentially Polluting Wrecks- A threat to marine ecosystems in Solomon Islands
By Andrea Ma'ahanua Beneath the ocean's surface lies a toxic legacy threatening coastal communities and marine ecosystems. For over 80 years, shipwrecks from World War ... Read More
Strengthening Marine Pollution Incident Resilience workshop kicks off in Honiara.
A four-day workshop on “Strengthening Marine Pollution Incident Resilience in the Pacific begins in Honiara, Solomon Islands today. It is funded by the Ocean Country ... Read More
Minister Kuma says Special Economic Zone Policy remains top priority
The development of Special Economic Zones and Economic Growth Centers aimed at spreading economic activities around the country remains a top policy priority for the ... Read More
Maritime Labour Mobility and Shipping Registry National Roadmap launched.
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele launched the ‘Maritime Labour Mobility and Shipping Registry National Roadmap’ today. In his brief statement preceding the actual launch, Prime ... Read More
SIMA: Do not board any vessel already in full capacity if wish to travel to vote
By Fredrick Kusu As the 17 April joint election is edging closer, there is a huge movement of voters to the provinces to cast their ... Read More
Operation Safe Boat: Several Ships Detained
The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) has detained several ships in this year’s ‘Operation Safe Boat’, according to Agnes Kaute’e, the Deputy Director of SIMA. ... Read More
Seafarers Day Commemorated
Seafarers ready to salute the raising of the flag. Seafarers in the country including students at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) School of Maritime ... Read More