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Operation Kurukuru Inspects Fishing Vessels, Pleasure Crafts
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Operation Kurukuru Inspects Fishing Vessels, Pleasure Crafts

The week long com­bined Operation Kurukuru in­spected 12 fishing vessels and a few pleasure crafts within Fiji’s...

Vessel Carrying Predecessor’s Name Arrives This Week
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Vessel Carrying Predecessor’s Name Arrives This Week

The newly built cargo vessel named after her predeces­sor, MV Southern Pearl arrives at the Suva Kings Wharf this F...

MLC Veivueti in Yasawa to Administer Vaccinations
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MLC Veivueti in Yasawa to Administer Vaccinations

Medical Landing Craft (MLC) Veivueti is in the Yasawa group of islands in the Western Division this week to vac­cin...

New Labasa MSAF Office to Boost North Operations
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New Labasa MSAF Office to Boost North Operations

The new Maritime and Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) office is set to boost operations in the North. Present during ...

USS Shoup Members Conduct Community Services, Teach Basketball
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USS Shoup Members Conduct Community Services, Teach Basketball

Residents of the Home of Compassion in Tamavua were excited to have ten United States Ship Shoup (DDG 86) navy ship ...

MSAF Continues Partnership With Youths
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MSAF Continues Partnership With Youths

The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in partnership with the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF), is continuing ef...

“Kikau’s Return A Bonus To Navy Says Tawake”
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“Kikau’s Return A Bonus To Navy Says Tawake”

Commander of the Republic of Fiji Navy, Captain (Navy) Humphrey Tawake while speaking at the welcoming ceremonyof th...

USS Shoup Visits Fiji To Enhance Knowledge
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USS Shoup Visits Fiji To Enhance Knowledge

  Twenty per cent of the crew on board of the USS Shoup (DDG 86) Navy ship, an Arleigh Burke class destroyer ar...

Swire Shipping Proud To Be Associated With FSC
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Swire Shipping Proud To Be Associated With FSC

Swire Shipping enjoys a strong relationship with the FSC and they are delighted to have collaborated with them over ...

United States Naval Vessel  To Visit Port  Of Suva
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United States Naval Vessel To Visit Port Of Suva

The eighth Oscar Austin-class Guided Missile Destroyer USS  Shoup  is arriving into Suva today for a few days visi...

Captain Mosese Wins Pilot Of The Year Award
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Captain Mosese Wins Pilot Of The Year Award

The Board and Management of Fiji Ports Corporation Limited have congratulated Senior Port Pilot Captain Mosese Cirik...

Southern Phoenix To Be Removed By End Of Year
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Southern Phoenix To Be Removed By End Of Year

Work on the removal of the sunken Southern Phoenix is expected to start before the year ends. Fiji Ports Corporation...

MSAF Focuses On Small Boat Operators
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MSAF Focuses On Small Boat Operators

  The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji is focusing on training boat operators for Boat Master and restricted M...

Maritime Sector Contributes $25m To Economy: Hill
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Maritime Sector Contributes $25m To Economy: Hill

The maritime sector contributes approximately $25million to the national economy annually. Maritime Safety Authority...

Goundar Still Hopeful For Another Tailevu Jetty
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Goundar Still Hopeful For Another Tailevu Jetty

  The exorbitant berthing cost at the Port Mua-i-Walu is one of the reasons why Goundar Shipping Limited managi...

Otago Returns Home, Operation Wasawasa II Completed
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Otago Returns Home, Operation Wasawasa II Completed

Operation Wasawasa II a joint operation between Fiji and New Zealand completed its mission with the total boarding o...

Goundar Eyes Sixth Vessel
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Goundar Eyes Sixth Vessel

Local shipping magnate George Goundar is flying to Turkey in two weeks to shop for another vessel to add to the five...

Majestic Princess Cruises Into Suva on Time
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Majestic Princess Cruises Into Suva on Time

Fiji Ports Corporation Limited (FPCL) chief executive officer (CEO) Vajijra Piyasena acknowledged the support of key...

Kikau Returns Home Following Facelift, KAKADU Exercise
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Kikau Returns Home Following Facelift, KAKADU Exercise

The Republic of Fiji Navy Ship (RFNS) Kikau returns home next Fiday (October 5) after participating in the KAKADU ex...

Captain Cook works closely with FSHIL
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Captain Cook works closely with FSHIL

Captain Cook Cruises has had a very close working relationship with Fiji Ships and Heavy Industries Limited (FSHIL) ...

Otago Intercepts 10 Fishing Vessels, Investigates Two Yachts
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Otago Intercepts 10 Fishing Vessels, Investigates Two Yachts

  Operation Wasawasa HMNZS Otago has intercepted and boarded a total of 10 fishing vessels, and investigated tw...

$760m Majestic Princess Visits Fiji
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$760m Majestic Princess Visits Fiji

The $760 million Majestic Princess, a ship sailing for Princess Cruises will make its inaugural visit to Fiji on Sep...

Queen Of Melbourne’s Future In Fiji In Limbo
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Queen Of Melbourne’s Future In Fiji In Limbo

  Eight months later nothing has been forthcoming about Ro-ro passenger vessel Queen of Melbourne’s services ...

Kabara Villagers Awarded Boat Master Licence
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Kabara Villagers Awarded Boat Master Licence

Forty-five villagers from the Island of Kabara in the Lau group were awarded with Boat Master and Class 6 licenses f...

Ship Repair Firm Implements Green Pacific Port Initiatives
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Ship Repair Firm Implements Green Pacific Port Initiatives

Fiji Ships and Heavy Industries Limited (FSHIL), the subsidiary company of Fiji Ports Corporation Limited (FPCL) has...

Proposed Yacht Master Programme For FMA
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Proposed Yacht Master Programme For FMA

The possibility of training of Fijian seafarers specializing working on yachts was discussed at the annual Fiji and ...

China, Fiji Share Genuine Defence Forces: Tawake
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China, Fiji Share Genuine Defence Forces: Tawake

  People’s Republic of China and Fiji share common challenges, global interest and common defense partnership...

First Female Captain For Blue Lagoon Cruises
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First Female Captain For Blue Lagoon Cruises

Blue Lagoon Cruises’ Fiji Princess has its first female at the helm. Captain Sue Balekana is an experienced ship...

Musket Cove Regatta 2018 Attracts 100 Boats
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Musket Cove Regatta 2018 Attracts 100 Boats

More than 100 boats are part of the 35th Fiji Regatta now underway at the Musket Cove Island in the Malolo group of ...

Swire, SPREP Team Up To Combat Waste Management Problems
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Swire, SPREP Team Up To Combat Waste Management Problems

Communities in the Pacific Islands are facing some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Swire ...

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