Pacific Island Countries take the helm on Aids to Navigation and safety at sea
Almost 50% of the population of the Pacific live on outer islands stretched across our vast Blue Pacific, which makes up 28 million sq. kilometres of Ocean.
This sector is a backbone for the Pacific economy as communities are reliant on it for access to…
Solomon Islands maritime industry calls for energy efficient operations to reduce greenhouse gasses
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Infrastructure and Development, Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) together with national ship operators, have called for greater investment in energy efficient operations to reduce greenhouse gasses. The call was made…
Supporting maritime governance and safety management in Solomon Islands
A Pacific Island programme aimed at improving and maintaining safety management on board domestic ships is currently under way in Honiara, Solomon Islands with assistance from the Pacific Community (SPC).
Domestic shipping is fundamental for inter-island…