Category: Maritime

Potentially Polluting Wrecks- A threat to marine ecosystems in Solomon Islands
Environment

Potentially Polluting Wrecks- A threat to marine ecosystems in Solomon Islands

Eliza Kukutu- October 10, 2024

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.
British High Commission in Honiara

Strengthening Marine Pollution Incident Resilience workshop kicks off in Honiara.

Eliza Kukutu- October 8, 2024

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
Economy

Minister Kuma says Special Economic Zone Policy remains top priority

Fredrick Kusu- September 16, 2024

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.
Government

Maritime Labour Mobility and Shipping Registry National Roadmap launched.

Eliza Kukutu- August 21, 2024

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
Elections

SIMA: Do not board any vessel already in full capacity if wish to travel to vote

Fredrick Kusu- April 12, 2024

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
Festive season

Operation Safe Boat: Several Ships Detained

Fredrick Kusu- December 28, 2023

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
Maritime

Seafarers Day Commemorated

Eliza Kukutu- June 26, 2023

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