Category: Maritime

Abandoned ship sparks oil spill fears in Russell Islands
Central Islands Province

Abandoned ship sparks oil spill fears in Russell Islands

admin- October 11, 2017

The abandoned MV Tomisi at Yandina wharf earlier this year. Communities in Yandina township in the Russell Islands are concerned about the risk of a ... Read More

Australia to replace patrol boats
Maritime

Australia to replace patrol boats

admin- October 2, 2017

Royal Solomon Islands Police vessel, Auki. Photo: Australian High Commission. The Australian Government has announced its plan to help replace police patrol boats "Auki" and ... Read More

Search continues for missing Asian
Maritime

Search continues for missing Asian

admin- August 1, 2017

The RSIPF vessel Lata.  Investigations into the case of a missing crew member of the tug boat which sunk off Bungana islands in Central Province ... Read More

‘Let us farm sea cucumumber’, Temotu chief tells Government
Maritime

‘Let us farm sea cucumumber’, Temotu chief tells Government

admin- July 31, 2017

A Temotu chief says they should be able to farm sea cucumbers Traditional leaders of Duff Island, Temotu Province, are seeking the Fisheries Ministry's permission ... Read More

ONLY SIMSA CAN RECOMMEND VOYAGES
Laws

ONLY SIMSA CAN RECOMMEND VOYAGES

admin- January 12, 2017

Ships berthing at Point Cruz. Photo credit: SPC. Only the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) can recommend different voyages for all registered and operated ... Read More

GOV’T ENCOURAGED TO COMPLY WITH MARITIME RULES
Government

GOV’T ENCOURAGED TO COMPLY WITH MARITIME RULES

admin- January 11, 2017

Ships berthing at Point Cruz. Photo credit: SPC. The Solomon Islands Government is encouraged to comply with the International Maritime Organisation Conventions by investing in ... Read More

VESSELS CEASE OPERATIONS: SIMSA
Maritime

VESSELS CEASE OPERATIONS: SIMSA

admin- January 10, 2017

Ships berthing at Point Cruz. Photo credit: SPC. All fishing vessels operated as passenger and cargo boats in the country should now cease operations as ... Read More