Swamp test reveals unsinkable boat
Members of the media were invited to witness the swamp test of a fibreglass boat in May and to allow them to tell the story of how reliable the FSHIL manufactured product is. The test proved that no matter what the circumstances at sea is, the boat will remain afloat – sufficient enough to keep…
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Improving Productivity through Quality Circle
In a competitive world, improvement in productivity is one of the key factors in the economic development of any nation. Therefore, the Fiji National University’s National Training and Productivity Center was requested to conduct a two-day quality information seminar for 20 Fiji Ports Corporation Limited staff in May. The seminar was aimed at preparing each…
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More Vanuatu vessels on FSHIL list
Regional vessel LCT Kalyara is undergoing a major overhaul having been on the Fiji Ships and Heavy Industries Limited (FSHIL) for the past three months. The Vanuatu landing barge was dry docked in March for normal repairs and maintenance. However, this led to major steel in cropping out damaged bottom shell plates and ramps. And…
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CEO, Director attend World Ports Conference
Fiji Ports Corporation Limited was represented at the IAPH Baku 2018 World Ports Conference that was held in Baku, Azerbaijan from May 8-11 this year. The company was represented by chief executive officer, Mr Vajira Piyasena and Board of Director, Mr Vijay Maharaj. The four-day conference was held under the main theme ‘Ports of Future:…
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FSHIL secures Samoan market after three decades
Fiji Ships and Heavy Industries Limited (FSHIL) continues to expand its services into the Pacific region and has re-established its market in Samoa. This week marks (March) a milestone achievement for the company with Samoan Government vessel Lady Samoa III dry docked for repair works and maintenance. “It’s after three decades and we are having…
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Suva Harbour safe from Oil Spill: Naisara
What could have been a major spill in the Suva Harbour last year from the sunken vessel, Southern Phoenix was avoided, thanks to the quick response by the relevant bodies. This was stressed by Deputy Secretary for Transport, Lui Naisara while opening the three- days Oil Spill Command Workshop held at Mua-i-walu House yesterday saying…
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TC Gita Precautionary Measures
As of 1800hrs today, all declared Ports will be closed due to Tropical Cyclone Gita’s expected/forecasted entrance into Fiji waters tonight through Southern Lau. All vessels were advised yesterday to proceed to anchorage and to seek safe haven at allocated positions. Vessels owners/operators have also been advised advised to abide by precautionary procedures. Another update…
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Internal Auditors trained on ISO roles
Thirty- five internal auditors from four different companies attended an in-house workshop on Internal Auditing for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, facilitated by Fiji Ships Heavy Industries Limited yesterday (Saturday, January 26). The one day International Organization for Standardization (ISO) workshop was conducted by Mr Gamini Weerasinghe and Mrs Mala Thennakoon of Sri Lanka Standards…
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Viking Sun’s Maiden Voyage to Fiji
The Port of Suva welcomed a wave of American and Canadian tourists yesterday when passenger ship, MS Viking Sun made her maiden voyage to Fiji. The 228m-long cruise liner which carried 930 passengers, arrived at around 7am giving visitors the day to explore the region before its scheduled 2.30pm departure. As part of the tradition…
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ISO audit carried out for FSHIL
The audit for ISO 9001: 2015 certification has already been undertaken for Fiji Ships and Heavy Industries Limited. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) audit was carried out this week by Mr Gamini Weerasinghe and Mrs Mala Thennakoon who are from the Sri Lanka Standards Institution. FSHIL has already received ISO 9001: 2008 accreditation in…
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