Low Oil Leakage from Sunken Vessel as No Fuel Onboard: Inspection Reveals No Pollution at this Stage
There is only light oil leakage from the sunken vessel MV J. HARMS that sank off a reef near Noro, Western Province on January 16th, 2023.…
Category: <span>Maritime</span>
SIMA Deploys Team to Asses Sunken Vessel at Noro
The Solomon Islands Maritime Administration (SIMA) is deploying an investigation and assessment team to assess the wreckage of a passenger/cargo vessel formerly known as MV Kosco…
High possibility of Beche-de-mer smuggling in common border: Honiwala
There is a high possibility that people from Bougainville will try to smuggle beche-de-mer (BDM) into the country, says the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources…
GOVERNMENT PURSUES COMPENSATION CLAIMS FOR OIL SPILLS AS CONVENTION CAME INTO FORCE
The government is in a process of pursuing owners and insurers for compensation arising from pollution damages caused by MV Solomon Trader in Rennel and the…
CAPTAINS OF DETAINED VESSELS FACES SUSPENSION
About ten ships were detained during the festive season Operation Safe Boat. Director of the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority Nerval Therry confirmed the ships were detained…
Boat users urged to take extra precaution
Police are again calling on people to take extra precaution when travelling at sea as bad weather continues in the country. A Strong weather warning has…
Oil Spill ravages Namuga shoreline
The oil spill from MV Takana at Namuga in Makria Ulawa Province will likely worsen tourism opportunity in the area, a concern raised by local operator,…
Govt wants wrecked vessel removed
The Solomon Islands Government recommends, MV Solomon Trader\’s owner, King Trader Limited (South Express Limited) removes its wrecked vessel from West Rennel. Other measures include applying…
New wharf for new patrol boats
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Marine Division is proposing an upgrade of the Aola base at Point Cruz to cater for the new incoming patrol…
Port Development? Rundown Island Jetty still in use
While the Solomon Islands Ports Authority SIPA mission statement emphasizes that it strives to provide services for customers, its run-down refueling jetty at the Point Cruz…