MSAF calls for strict safety measures at sea after 9 missing fishermen case
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji is urging members of the public to take heightened precautions when travelling at sea, following a recent incident involving nine fi
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2 lives lost in tragic boat collision near Qamea, MSAF investigates
Two lives have been lost in a tragic incident that occurred in the waters near Qamea in Taveuni on Thursday.Police say a 48-year-old man from Dreketi Village and a 44-yea
Tourism operators in the West ready to resume normal operations - Lockington
For tourism operators in the West, it is back to business as usual once the clean-ups have been completed, with high occupancies confirmed everywhere.This was highlighted
MSAF continue to monitor MV Fiji Princess grounding, no fuel leak detected
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) is continuing to monitor and respond to the grounding of the passenger vessel MV Fiji Princess at Monuriki Island in the Malo
MSAF suspends licence of Lomaiviti Princess 9
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has suspended the coasting trade licence of Goundar's Shipping vessel, Lomaiviti Princess 9.MSAF says the suspension of licence is i
MSAF investigating Ellington incident, it is stupid to expect the Minister to control an operator's personal conduct - Ro Filipe
Minister for Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau says it is stupid to expect the Minister to be controlling an operator's personal conduct daily however he stresses a vessel ho
MSAF urges passengers to share space considerately on inter-island vessels
Passengers have been urged to be mindful of fellow travellers and to use available seating considerately, as concerns were raised publicly about the perceived overcrowdin
Hearing on former MSAF CEO's judicial review leave application on March 13th
The hearing on sacked Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji CEO Joweli Cawaki's leave application for a judicial review will be on the March 13th. Cawaki was suspended in
MSAF urges elderly and vulnerable passengers to have medical checks before travelling
Members of the public, particularly elderly persons and those with underlying medical conditions, are being reminded to ensure they undergo thorough medical check-ups pri
Ro Filipe says Fiji Sun report on MSAF matter misleading
Minister for Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau has clarified that the Fiji Sun headline on Saturday on the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji was misleading and referred to a m
MSAF CEO suspended pending investigation into Goundar Shipping vessel Captain Inoke
The board of the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has decided to suspend its Chief Executive Officer, Joweli Cawaki to allow investigations into matters surrounding Goun
Maritime Safety Authority warns Goundar Shipping to do the right thing
Do the right thing, or we will close the bridge for your services. This warning was issued by Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji CEO, Joeli Ratulevu Cawaki when questio
MSAF weighs options on the burnt vessel at the Suva Harbour
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji is weighing their options on which steps they should take regarding the vessel that was burnt down at the Suva Harbour last week.
24 people receive their boat captain license and certification
24 Fijians from Volivoli Beach Resort in Rakiraki are now officially licensed and qualified boat captains within their communities after successfully completing their tra
MSAF enforce strict measures to prevent overloading and ensure maritime safety
The Maritime Authority of Fiji (MSAF) has urged the general public and maritime transport communities to follow the ticketing system where 75 percent of tickets are alloc
MSAF partners with FICAC to combat drug trafficking at seafront
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) has expressed concern over the increasing transportation of drugs via the seafront and is collaborating with the Fiji Indepen
Any vessel registration to Fiji should meet legislated requirements - MSAF
Any vessel seeking registration in the country will undergo a thorough evaluation and must meet all legislated requirements under the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji.
Ship operator breached MSAF mandate for the last 7 years
Safety at sea is paramount for those in living in maritime areas and another ship operator is in the spotlight for not following the Maritime Safety Authority Of Fiji dry
Oil spill containment underway by MSAF and Fiji Ports in Lautoka
Over the weekend at Lautoka, the Fiji Sugar Corporation experienced an oil spill that overflowed into the port boundary, prompting swift and coordinated action from the M
Fishing vessel didn’t damage reef when it ran aground – MSAF
The Taiwanese fishing vessel, FV Huang De that had run aground close to Makuluva Island did not damage any reef as the vessel was stuck in a sand bank. This comes as a
Fishing vessel rescued after running aground near Makuluva Island
The Taiwanese fishing vessel, FV Huang De, sailing under the Vanuatu flag, which ran aground close to Makuluva Island, has been pulled out of the reef. This has been c