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Solomon Ports launches shipping schedule hub App, a new era of digital maritime services

The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (Solomon Ports) has officially launched its first-ever ‘Shipping Schedule Hub App’, a revolutionary digital platform designed to provide the public with real-time information on domestic shipping vessel movements across Solomon Islands.

29 Jun 2026

Ports
Pacific Towing strengthens Honiara Port Harbour Towage Capability
Pacific Towing (PacTow), a leading provider of marine services in the Pacific region, has significantly enhanced its towage capability in the Solomon Islands with the return of Tug Kavachi following a major dry-docking and refurbishment program in Singapore valued at SBD 8 million.
25 Feb 2026
SIMA launches key national plans
By Lachlan Eddie The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) launched three of its key national plans in Honiara today. The national plans were launched during the 6th SIMA workshop held under the theme “Aligning National Maritime Policies to Strengthen Regional Sustainability in Pacific…
26 Nov 2025
Police
Police detains locally registered foreign vessel for breaching license conditions
Police Maritime of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested and detained a foreign local registered vessel for breaching its license condition at Indispensable Reef out of Renbel province recently.
31 Oct 2025
Environment
Pacific Ocean Portal relaunched: A new era for ocean data access and regional resilience
The Pacific Community (SPC), through the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac), proudly announces the launch of its revamped Pacific Ocean Portal—a transformative digital platform designed to empower Pacific Island nations with user-friendly, open access and actionable ocean…
2 Oct 2025
Police
Ministry of Police and UNODC Partner to Enhance Maritime Security Capacity Through Innovative Village Leader Training
The Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services of the Solomon Islands, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP), is holding a consultant training initiative to strengthen maritime security in the Solomon…
24 Sept 2025
Pacific
SINU hosts maritime and security cooperation workshop
By Lachlan Eddie The Solomon Islands National University (SINU), in collaboration with the University of Adelaide, is hosting a two-day (23rd to 24th July 2025) workshop focused on enhancing maritime security coordination in the Pacific.
24 Jul 2025
Customs
AUSTRALIA GIFTS BOATS TO SOLOMON ISLANDS CUSTOMS AND EXCISE DIVISION
Australia is boosting Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division (SICED) civil maritime security capability through the gifting of three new Yamaha boats to better monitor and protect Solomon Islands border.
10 Jul 2025
Diplomacy
PM Manele meets Chief of Australia’s Defence Force
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele received a courtesy call this morning from the Chief of Australia’s Defence Force, Admiral David Johnstone. During the brief meeting, Prime Minister Manele acknowledged Australia’s continued support across multiple sectors, particularly in the area of security.
9 Jul 2025
Two maritime students to undertake advanced study in Europe
By Lachlan Eddie Two Solomon Islands maritime deck cadets have been selected among other Pacific Islands seafarers to undergo advanced training in Europe next month. The training marked a major breakthrough for Solomon Islands’ maritime sector.
30 Jun 2025
Education
Female maritime students encourage girls to pursue maritime studies
By Jimmy Nolan Two first-year female students at the Solomon Islands National University Maritime College Ranadi campus, are encouraging more young girls to pursue studies in maritime fields.
26 Jun 2025
Seafarers honored for their service
By Lachlan Eddie Seafarers in Solomon Islands were honored for their service in the shipping industry during the commemoration and celebration of the International Day of the Seafarers at the Solomon Islands Maritime College, Ranadi Campus, East Honiara.
25 Jun 2025
Solomon Islands Advances Maritime Sovereignty Efforts Amid Climate Change Challenges
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has outlined the government’s ongoing efforts to secure maritime boundaries and strengthen ocean governance amid escalating climate threats at the UN Oceans Conference currently underway in Nice, France.
10 Jun 2025
Maritime Security Strategy workshop successfully concluded
A one-day workshop aimed at providing critical reflections and validation of the Solomon Islands Maritime Security Strategy (MSS) was concluded at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Friday last week.
7 Apr 2025
Environment
Potentially Polluting Wrecks- A threat to marine ecosystems in Solomon Islands
By Andrea Ma’ahanua Beneath the ocean’s surface lies a toxic legacy threatening coastal communities and marine ecosystems. For over 80 years, shipwrecks from World War II remain scattered across the country and off the coast of Honiara.
11 Oct 2024
British High Commission in Honiara
Strengthening Marine Pollution Incident Resilience workshop kicks off in Honiara.
A four-day workshop on “Strengthening Marine Pollution Incident Resilience in the Pacific begins in Honiara, Solomon Islands today. It is funded by the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP), an official development assistance (ODA) programme under the UK’s Blue Planet Fund, in collaboration…
8 Oct 2024
Economy
Minister Kuma says Special Economic Zone Policy remains top priority
The development of Special Economic Zones and Economic Growth Centers aimed at spreading economic activities around the country remains a top policy priority for the National Government.
16 Sept 2024
Government
Maritime Labour Mobility and Shipping Registry National Roadmap launched.
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele launched the ‘Maritime Labour Mobility and Shipping Registry National Roadmap’ today. In his brief statement preceding the actual launch, Prime Minister Manele highlighted that the roadmap is a new national policy driven under the Government for National Unity…
21 Aug 2024
Elections
SIMA: Do not board any vessel already in full capacity if wish to travel to vote
By Fredrick Kusu As the 17 April joint election is edging closer, there is a huge movement of voters to the provinces to cast their votes. Election is another time beside festive seasons where most people, especially voters travel by sea in huge numbers to their respective constituencies to cast…
12 Apr 2024
Festive season
Operation Safe Boat: Several Ships Detained
The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) has detained several ships in this year’s ‘Operation Safe Boat’, according to Agnes Kaute’e, the Deputy Director of SIMA.
28 Dec 2023