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The need to revitalize Inter-Island shipping service

By Lachlan Eddie The Member for South New Georgia Rendova and Tetepare Constituency, Hon. David Gina, has urged the Solomon Islands Government to revive inter-island shipping services to facilitate trade for rural communities throughout Solomon Islands. Hon.

21 May 2025

Breaking News
WEST ARE’ARE SHIPPING COMPANY WELCOMES REPORT ON TAIMAREHO’S SEA TRAGEDY
The West Are’are Shipping Company Limited Board as the responsible authority to administer the operational affair of MV Taimareho 1 welcomes the report compiled by the Board of Marine Inquiry on MV Taimareho’s sea tragedy.
15 Oct 2020
Breaking News
TAINAREHO 1 OWNER AND MASTER ALLEGEDLY VIOLATED SHIPPING ACT 1988
The Owner and Master of Taimareho 1 have allegedly violated certain sections of the country’s Shipping Act 1998 prior to MV Taimareho’s sea tragedy in April 2020.
7 Oct 2020
Maritime
Port Development? Rundown Island Jetty still in use
While the Solomon Islands Ports Authority SIPA mission statement emphasizes that it strives to provide services for customers, its run-down refueling jetty at the Point Cruz wharf has long been a source of frustration for users.
16 Dec 2018
Arts and Culture
‘We the Voyagers,’ first screening tomorrow
The Vaka Taumako Project is tomorrow night screening the first of a three part film called ‘We, the Voyagers: Our Vaka’ for free. The Project aims to preserve and teach canoe building, sailing and navigational skills of the people of Taumako, a Polynesian Community in the Temotu Province.
25 Oct 2018
Government
“Government is responsible for search and rescue costs”
The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority, SIMA Act 2018 has clearly outlined who is responsible for meeting search and rescue costs. Advisor to the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration, SIMSA, Captain Timothy Harris told an SIBC interview.
22 Oct 2018
Maritime
Honiara Port’s safety the focus of Pacific Navigation Project
Improving the safety of Solomon Islands’ Honiara port was in focus this week as the capital’s maritime stakeholders met to identify the risks and hazards affecting the Honiara Port.
7 Sept 2018
Laws
ONLY SIMSA CAN RECOMMEND VOYAGES
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.
13 Jan 2017
Government
GOV’T ENCOURAGED TO COMPLY WITH MARITIME RULES
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.
11 Jan 2017
Maritime
SIMSA PLANS TO STRENGTHEN OPERATIONS
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.
9 Jan 2017
Laws
SIMSA DISAPPOINTED OVER MARITIME NEGLIGENCE
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.
8 Jan 2017
People
PUBLIC COMMENDED FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR: SIMSA
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) has thanked the travelling public, vessel owners and operators for their commendable behaviour during the ‘Safe Boat Operation’ festive season.
5 Jan 2017
Communities
NEW VESSEL FOR NORTH MALAITA CONSTITUENCY
North Malaita constituents have successfully celebrated the historical launch of their ship last week at Malu’u station. The new MV Baelae will operate fuel services for the constituency. Stringer Mr. John Andrew Kiri who attended the ceremony sends this report.
3 Oct 2016
Constituencies
NEW SHIP FOR NORTH MALAITA CONSTITUENCY
Constituents of North Malaita eagerly await the historic launch of their new boat this Thursday. The new ship will be operated by the North Malaita Shipping Limited. Hon. member for North Malaita Constituency and Minister for Infrastructure Development Hon Jimmy Lusibaea facilitated the purchase.
27 Sept 2016
Court
MV CHANELLA’s FORMER OWNER SUED
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.
9 Sept 2016
Government
MAKIRA MAN DEMANDED BETTER SHIPPING SERVICES
A concerned West Makira man demands the National and Provincial Governments allocate better shipping service for the people of the province. Anderson Hiru told SIBC News, having Makira people in Honiara to access better government services is not encouraging.
29 Aug 2016
Maritime
DO NOT TRAVEL DURING BAD WEATHER: POLICE
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.
21 Aug 2016
Maritime
SIMS ISSUED STRONG WIND ADVICE
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.
17 Aug 2016
Communities
GOV’T FAILED SIKAIANA PEOPLE: OPPOSITION
The Parliamentary Opposition Group said the Government has failed the people of Sikaiana which resulted in the death of a child and worrying health concerns of mothers and children on the atoll.
3 Aug 2016
Government
RESUME SHIPPING SERVICES TO SIKAIANA: PREMIER RAMOHIA
Malaita provincial premier Peter Chanel Ramohia has called on the responsible authorities to resume franchise shipping service to the Malaita Outer Island of Sikaiana.
2 Aug 2016