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Taimareho ferry sea tragedy inqury soon

An inquiry into the tragic incident occurred during MV Taimahero’s voyage to West Are’are, Malaita Province, which resulted in the death of 27 passengers last Friday will be conducted soon.

6 Apr 2020

Environment
Abandoned ship in Star Harbor is reportedly causing environmental damages
Residents of Star Harbour in Makira Ulawa Province are raising concerns over the environmental damages produced by a marine vessel stranded off the shore of Namuga.
29 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
Safe Boat Operation winds down with check on return trips
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.
10 Jan 2018
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
VESSELS CEASE OPERATIONS: SIMSA
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.
10 Jan 2017
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