The $6M project has added seven new berths to Port Denarau. 

St John Ambulance provided ground transport for the clinical team and patient to the hospital following the successful retrieval.

Last year was challenging as many vessels arrived in Fiji in clusters, deviating from their original schedules.

The container volume for August recorded a slight decrease of -346 at Lautoka Port.

“The issue with MSAF is that there are no conditions attached to the license but having the drug test attached to the license is a major priority,” Mr Cawaki said.

MSAF is also looking to increase its staffing and branch offices across the country mainly in areas such as Natovi where there is a frequent flow of inter-island vessels to the jetty.