MARINERS & PUBLIC TO BE CAREFUL: RSIPF
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) persistently warn mariners and travelling public to be highly cautious in this new year. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast reiterated…
Category: <span>Maritime</span>
SIMSA DISAPPOINTED OVER MARITIME NEGLIGENCE
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) is gravely disappointed in the increasing negligence on the part of shipowners and shipmasters in reporting life threatening situations…
MV CHANELLA\’s FORMER OWNER SUED
The Solomon Islands Maritime Association is suing the former owner of the vessel MV Chanella for violating the Maritime Act. This was during a trip the…
YOUNG SURVIVOR TELLS OF SEA ORDEAL
A young survivor tells of the ordeal he experienced while lost at sea earlier this month. Sixteen-year-old Junior Lency was one of four men whose outboard…
DO NOT TRAVEL DURING BAD WEATHER: POLICE
The RSIPF is reminding the general public, particularly people living in the Provinces to reconsider any sea travel during current bad weather. Travel across the ocean…
SIMS ISSUED STRONG WIND ADVICE
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) has as of last night issued a strong wind advice to the travelling public. The Met Service reports, a general…
BOAT TRAVELLERS TO DIG DEEP AS SEA FARES HIKE
Solomon Islanders travelling via inter-island passenger boats will have to dig deep for extra cash to pay for their sea fare comes next month. This announcement…
FIVE PASSENGERS RESCUED SAFELY FROM DRIFTING BOAT
The Maritime Search and Rescue Unit has successfully rescued five passengers from a drifting boat, Tuesday night. The Maritime Unit confirms, MV Charisma picked up the…
NEW SHIPPING BILL IN DRAFTING PROCESS
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) is in the process of drafting a new National Shipping Bill. SIMSA Director, Captain Tim Harris confirms to SIBC…
M.V TAKANA NOT REGISTERED UNDER EAST MAKIRA CONSTITUENCY
The Registrar of Ships, Captain Tim Harris clarifies the M.V Takana was purchased with the East Makira Constituency grant and its bill of sale is made…