Category: Maritime
GOVERNMENT PURSUES COMPENSATION CLAIMS FOR OIL SPILLS AS CONVENTION CAME INTO FORCE
Solomon Trader ran aground in Kangava bay, Rennell Atoll The government is in a process of pursuing owners and insurers for compensation arising from pollution ... Read More
CAPTAINS OF DETAINED VESSELS FACES SUSPENSION
Loading of building materials during the festive season. About ten ships were detained during the festive season Operation Safe Boat. Director of the Solomon Islands ... Read More
Boat users urged to take extra precaution
The sunken ray boat between Ngella and Honiara. Photo: RSIPF. Police are again calling on people to take extra precaution when travelling at sea as ... Read More
Oil Spill ravages Namuga shoreline
MV Takana. Photo: James Mageme. The oil spill from MV Takana at Namuga in Makria Ulawa Province will likely worsen tourism opportunity in the area, ... Read More
Govt wants wrecked vessel removed
The Wrecked Solomon Trader. Photo: Australian High Commission. The Solomon Islands Government recommends, MV Solomon Trader's owner, King Trader Limited (South Express Limited) removes its ... Read More
New wharf for new patrol boats
Aola maritime patrol base, Honiara. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Marine Division is proposing an upgrade of the Aola base at Point Cruz to ... Read More
Port Development? Rundown Island Jetty still in use
A vessel using the refueling jetty. While the Solomon Islands Ports Authority SIPA mission statement emphasizes that it strives to provide services for customers, its ... Read More