All activities related to fishing or harvesting beche-de-mer in the country must stop tonight. In a statement, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources said the five-month open harvest period would end at midnight, and no further extension would be given.
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force continue to monitor vessels travelling from the provinces to Honiara as part of their Safe Boat Operation. The annual operation began before the holidays and will end next week.
Police in Buala, Isabel Province concluded a search for a man in his 60s who went on a fishing trip last week and failed to return home. The matter was reported to police in Buala on November 22 after area residents found the man’s canoe with his fishing gear inside near Buma Village in the
As the festive season approaches, police have called on the public to take precautionary measures when travelling at sea. This comes after two incidents earlier this week. One involved a 30-year-old man rescued at Kolombangara Island after being stranded at sea for about 24 hours.
Communities in Yandina township in the Russell Islands are concerned about the risk of a fuel spill from an abandoned ship berthed at the main Yandina wharf.
The Australian Government has announced its plan to help replace police patrol boats “Auki” and “Lata.” Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Roderick Brazier said the replacement boats will have improved capabilities and technology.
Investigations into the case of a missing crew member of the tug boat which sunk off Bungana islands in Central Province last Thursday are ongoing. Seven crew members were on board the tug boat when it sank. Six swum to safety on Bungana island while one, an Asian crew member, is still missing.
Traditional leaders of Duff Island, Temotu Province, are seeking the Fisheries Ministry’s permission to allow them enforce traditional methods of sustaining beche- de-mer and other marine population.
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 crucial as all ships are designed for different maritime destinations.
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 Safety Administration (SIMSA) Safe Boats Operation, Derek Saru told SIBC News in an interview.
All fishing vessels operated as passenger and cargo boats in the country should now cease operations as of 1st January this year. Head of the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) Safe Boats Operation, Derek Saru told SIBC News in an interview.
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 Derek Saru confirms over the weekend.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) persistently warn mariners and travelling public to be highly cautious in this new year. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast reiterated this statement last week after receiving reports of maritime issues during the festivity.
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 at sea.
The Solomon Islands Maritime Association is suing the former owner of the vessel MV Chanella for violating the Maritime Act. This was during a trip the vessel made from Noro, Western Province en route to Temotu province, December last year.
A young survivor tells of the ordeal he experienced while lost at sea earlier this month. Sixteen-year-old Junior Lency was one of four men whose outboard motor canoe was smashed and capsized by rough seas between Visale and Russell islands.
The RSIPF is reminding the general public, particularly people living in the Provinces to reconsider any sea travel during current bad weather. Travel across the ocean even on a short trip can be risky.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) has as of last night issued a strong wind advice to the travelling public. The Met Service reports, a general easterly trade wind currently persists over the country. Director of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Mr.
Solomon Islanders travelling via inter-island passenger boats will have to dig deep for extra cash to pay for their sea fare comes next month. This announcement was made after the Solomon Islands Maritime Transport Association (SIMTA) decided that sea fare will be increased from the 1st of May.
The Maritime Search and Rescue Unit has successfully rescued five passengers from a drifting boat, Tuesday night. The Maritime Unit confirms, MV Charisma picked up the passengers and brought them to safety.
