The need to revitalize Inter-Island shipping service
By Lachlan Eddie The Member for South New Georgia Rendova and Tetepare Constituency, Hon. David Gina, has urged the Solomon Islands Government to revive inter-island shipping…
Category: <span>Shipping</span>
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…
\’We the Voyagers,\’ first screening tomorrow
The Vaka Taumako Project is tomorrow night screening the first of a three part film called \’We, the Voyagers: Our Vaka\’ for free. The Project aims…
\”Government is responsible for search and rescue costs\”
The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority, SIMA Act 2018 has clearly outlined who is responsible for meeting search and rescue costs. Advisor to the Solomon Islands Maritime…
Honiara Port\’s safety the focus of Pacific Navigation Project
Improving the safety of Solomon Islands\’ Honiara port was in focus this week as the capital\’s maritime stakeholders met to identify the risks and hazards affecting…
ONLY SIMSA CAN RECOMMEND VOYAGES
Only the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) can recommend different voyages for all registered and operated vessels in the country. This safety requirement is very…
GOV\’T ENCOURAGED TO COMPLY WITH MARITIME RULES
The Solomon Islands Government is encouraged to comply with the International Maritime Organisation Conventions by investing in its shipping industry. Head of the Solomon Islands Maritime…
SIMSA PLANS TO STRENGTHEN OPERATIONS
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) is planning to further strengthen its operations in the country. Officer in charge of SIMSA\’s Operation Safe Boats, Mr…
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…
PUBLIC COMMENDED FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR: SIMSA
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) has thanked the travelling public, vessel owners and operators for their commendable behaviour during the \’Safe Boat Operation\’ festive…