Bad weather condition has forced shipping companies to change their schedules over the next few days.
This follows forecasts by the Fiji Meteorological Services that severe Tropical Cyclone Gita was expected to pass south of Ono-i- Lau as a category four system tonight.
Storm surges are expected to accompany damaging gale force winds.
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South Island Shipping director Ulaiasi Buivatu said MV Liahona trip was scheduled to leave
Mua-i- walu jetty today has been cancelled due to adverse weather condition.
“Weather updates from Meteorological Office in Nadi, has forced us to cancel our trip to Ono-i- Lau for today and tomorrow,” Mr Buivatu said.
“Passengers will be updated once we have received the green light from the meteorological office,” he said.
The interisland vessel was scheduled to sail for Ono-i- Lau and Kadavu today.
Patterson Shipping Service general manager David Patterson said as Tropical Gita was expected to pass South Ono-i- Lau as a category four system cyclone, trips for tomorrow (Wednesday 14 February) have been
cancelled.
“Trips from Labasa-Suva- Labasa is cancelled due to the weather system the country was experiencing,” Mr Patterson said.
“Victoria Marine resource manager Akuila Kaci said MV Brianna will dry dock at Draunibota, Lami.
Most vessels in the Suva Harbor are now positioned away from the docks for safety and that includes Navy patrol boats.
Take heed of all warnings & call 3316204 for maritime emergencies.
We're taking precautions putting up shutters at FMSRCC. Are you prepared? #Fiji #TeamFiji pic.twitter.com/u8mzmL3rwF
— FMSRCC (@fmsrcc) February 12, 2018
We've been in full operations at the FMSRCC in contact with Southern Lauan Islands getting updates and communicating to @FijiNDMO
Ono-I-Lau reports tidal surges overnight with no casualties. The reef systems around the island helping dampen those swells.#Fiji #TeamFiji pic.twitter.com/ga8TeqRzJG
— FMSRCC (@fmsrcc) February 12, 2018
As of 0730 hours Monday (12/02/18), @FijiMet forecast and threat track maps indicate that #TCGita will pass just south of Ono-i-Lau as a Category 5 system. pic.twitter.com/dmT00oNAMF
— Fiji National Disaster Management Office (@FijiNDMO) February 11, 2018
