Keep clear of the main navigational channel, boat operators urged.
The safety of vessels in Port waters is always the priority for Fiji Ports Corporation Limited (FPCL). Therefore, the Port Regulator is reminding vessel owners, particularly small boat operators to always be on alert and to keep clear of the main navigational channel. The call is being made by the Suva Harbour Master’s Office…
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Majestic Princess visits to Fiji Ports
The Port of Suva and Lautoka welcomed the Majestic Princess royal vessel on her maiden voyage to Fiji in September. Princess Cruises’ newest ship, launching in summer 2017, became the longest vessel to ever arrive into our shore at a length of 33 0metres. The 3,560-passenger vessel is the third “Royal Class” ship for the…
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Captain Mosese wins Pilot of the Year Award
The Board and Management of Fiji Ports Corporation Limited have congratulated Senior Port Pilot Captain Mosese Cirikisuva for winning the Pilot of the Year award at the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji Awards night held in September. Captain Cirikisuva was amongst the eight winners from various categories announced on September 27 at the Awards Night…
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Maritime Industry celebrates International Day
Fiji Ports Corporation Limited and its subsidiary company, Fiji Ships and Heavy Industries Limited joined the rest of their stakeholders in the maritime industry in celebrating the World Maritime Day at Sukuna Park on September 27. This year, the World Maritime Day theme was “Our Heritage – Better Shipping for a Better Future”. It…
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FSHIL product attracts attention at World Maritime Day
Fiji Ships and Heavy Industries Limited’s fibreglass boat displayed at the World Maritime Day celebrations was the centre of attraction at the annual event held at Sukuna Park on September 27. Operations Manager Lopeti Radravu used the opportunity to create awareness on their product which is now labelled as the “unsinkable boat” by the…
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Importance of Absenteeism and Values taught
Increasing productivity level continues to be the main focus for Fiji Ports Corporation Limited. And in its quest to achieve this, a two-day workshop was organised in Suva and Lautoka in September focusing on reducing absenteeism in the workplace which is found to be a main contributor to reduced productivity levels. The Absenteeism and Value…
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Port Services commended
The efficiencies of services provided at the Port of Suva and Port of Lautoka during the maiden voyage of the Royal-vessel Majestic Princess have been commended. Master of the vessel, Captain Dino Sagani acknowledged the effort put in to allow the safe berthing of the gigantic vessel during the plaque exchange ceremony held on…
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Security Department prepares for Major Exercise
Another successful Port Security- Ship Security exercise was facilitated by FPCL Security Department on September 21st on board the gigantic cruise liner Majestic Princess. And this is leading up to the major exercise planned towards the end of the year as per International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) requirement. The table top…
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FSHIL Implements Green Pacific Port Initiatives
Fiji Ships and Heavy Industries Limited (FSHIL has implemented environment-friendly strategies in support of the Pacific Community’s (SPC) Green Pacific Port Initiative. The regional ship repair facility is joining hands with the rest of the Pacific Island Ports to tackle environmental concerns. It is taking into consideration the upgrade of the…
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