General FIJI

GENERAL (See Plan) STEVEDORES: Arranged through ship’s Agent.

Opening/Closing Hatches: Attended to by crew.
BALLAST: Discharge of non-oily ballast water is permissible.
GEO-POLITICAL: WASTE DISPOSAL: None.
Capital City: Suva. SLOPS DISPOSAL: None.
Nationality: (noun) Fijian, (adjective) Fijian.
Population: 944,720. MEDICAL: Facilities available in local hospital and from private
practitioners.
COMMUNICATIONS:
International Direct Dial Code: 679. FRESH WATER: Not available.
Number of Internal Airports: 4. FUEL: Available at Suva.
Major Languages Spoken: English (official), Fijian (official), Hindustani. CHANDLERY: Arranged through ship’s Agent.
ECONOMY: DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Suva’’.
Currency: 1 Fiji Dollar (FJD) of 100 Cents. REPAIRS: Not possible.
Exchange: (as of March 2010) SURVEYORS: Pilot carries out hatch inspection prior to loading.
US$ 1.00 ␦ FJD 1.93 Also see ‘‘Suva’’.
FJD 1.00 ␦ US$ 0.52
Exchange rates under licence from [Link] POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Contact through shore facilities.
Main Industries: Tourism, sugar, clothing, copra, gold, silver, lumber and EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Contact through shore
small cottage industries. facilities.
ENVIRONMENT: SECURITY/GANGWAY: None.
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m. PIRACY: No incidents to date.
Other Maritime Claims: Continental Shelf: 200 m depth or to the depth of STOWAWAYS: No information on stowaways out of Malau.
exploitation; rectilinear shelf claim added. HOLIDAYS: Average of 13 public holidays a year, mostly religious.
Exclusive Economic Zone: 200 n.m. WEATHER/TIDES: Tides: No tidal restrictions for wharf or port.
Coastline Extent: 1,129 km. DELAYS: Normally 12 hours’ documentation time (non-laytime) after
Climate: Tropical marine; only slight seasonal temperature variation. completion is provided for in the charter party; which may not be necessary.
Natural Resources: Timber, fish, gold, copper, offshore oil potential and
hydropower. CONSULS: Available at Suva.
Natural Hazards: Cyclonic storms can occur from November to January. TELEPHONES: No telephone provided for berth.
Terrain: Mostly mountains of volcanic origin. NEAREST AIRPORT: Labasa Domestic Airport with connections to
Average Temperatures: Suva and Lautoka.
Month High Low BANKS: Available at Labasa town 13 km. from the port. International
January 30␥ C 18␥ C transaction services available.
June 26␥ C 21␥ C CUSTOMS: Information available from ship’s Agent upon request.
September 28␥ C 22␥ C SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions. Also see ‘‘Identification Cards’’.
HOLIDAYS: Public Holidays: 1 January (New Year’s Day); 2 April IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Due to ISPS requirements, ID cards will be
(Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday); Good Friday; Easter Saturday; Easter required to allow access into port facility.
Monday; 4 May (National Youth Day); 28 May (Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day); SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
18 June (Queen’s Birthday); 8 October (Fiji Day); 9 November (Diwali);
24 December (Christmas Eve); 25 December (Christmas Day); 26 December SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: January 1983 (Updated 1996)
(Boxing Day). Port Limits: Port limit is up to the entrance of Mali Passage.
Documents:
1 Crew Effects Declaration
LABASA (Malau): 16␥ 26' S 179␥ 22' E 8 Crew Lists
1 Fiji Quarantine Ordinance Cap-92
3 Forms D Regulation46
OVERVIEW: Malau Port, Labasa, is a small port with one wharf. Main Maritime Declaration of Health
cargo is raw bulk sugar. 4 Maritime Declarations
LOCATION: On northwestern coast of Vanua Levu Island, Fiji. 3 Parcels Lists
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 377. 5 Passenger Lists
PORT LIMITS: Port limit is up to the entrance of Mali Passage. 4 Stores Lists
1 Vaccination List.
DOCUMENTS: Pilotage: Compulsory. Ship’s Agent arranges booking for Pilot. Pilot boards
1 Crew Effects Declaration
8 Crew Lists at entrance to Mali Passage from 9 m. long, white hulled boat (no flag).
Pilotage is also available for inshore passages to Suva, Lautoka, etc. Reef
1 Fiji Quarantine Ordinance Cap-92
navigation is carried out by Pilots during daylight hours only.
3 Forms D Regulation 46
Maritime Declaration of Health Anchorages: Safe anchorage is available only after passing Mali Passage,
4 Maritime Declarations about 9.6 miles to the SE.
3 Parcels Lists If vessel arrives early, she can drift safely about 32 km. NNW of Mali
5 Passenger Lists Passage.
4 Stores Lists Restrictions: Docking/undocking only during daylight hours. Draft 10.5 m.
1 Vaccination List. Max. Size: LOA 174 m., draft 10.5 m. Max. shipment available
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Compliant 1 July 2004. 27,000 tonnes, as this is the max. storage capacity at Labasa.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 174 m., draft 10.5 m. Health: Anti-malarial squad boards vessel with Pilot. They inspect and spray
the vessel, only then is pratique granted.
Tankers: 3,000 g.r.t. If vessel is coming from a malaria-infested region, spraying is done twice
DENSITY: 1024.5. daily during the vessel’s stay in port.
RESTRICTIONS: Berthing during daylight hours only. Tugs: None available. Two mooring boats are used for taking lines ashore.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Arranged through ship’s Agent. Pilot boards at Berthing: Malau Wharf: Length 150 m., depth alongside 11 m. Vessel
entrance to Mali Passage by tug boat. Pilot works on VHF Channel 16. berthed starboard side to, using 1 head/stern line, 2 breast lines and 1 spring
Pilotage is also available for inshore passages to Suva, Lautoka, etc. Reef at each end.
navigation is carried out by Pilots during daylight hours only. As the sugar loader is fixed, this mooring system enabled vessel to shift
ANCHORAGES: Safe anchorage is available only after passing Mali fairly easily when loading in different hatches.
Passage, approximately 9.6 km. SE. Vessels arriving early can drift safely Caution must be exercised while docking, undocking and shifting to avoid
approximately 32 km. NNW of Mali Passage. contacting the middle piled dolphins of the wharf, as they are unfendered
PRATIQUE: Anti-malarial squad boards vessel with Pilot. Pratique is and non-loadbearing.
granted only after vessel has been inspected and sprayed against No tidal restrictions for wharf or port.
mosquitoes. If vessel is coming from a malaria-infested region, spraying is Bulk Cargo Facilities: Raw bulk sugar: 400 t.p.h., 24 hours a day.
carried out twice daily during the vessel’s stay in port. Medical: Facilities available in local hospital and from private practitioners.
VHF: Malau Port Control works on Channel 16 from 0800-1630 hrs. Monday Density: 1024.5.
to Friday. Pilot boat/tug work on Channel 16. Fresh Water: Not available.
VTS/RADAR: No VTS. Fuel: Available at Suva only. Reasonable prices are negotiable.
TUGS: Tug used as pilot boat also assists in berthing/unberthing. Two lines Surveyors: Pilot carries out hatch inspection prior to loading. Also see
boat used for running mooring lines. ‘‘Suva’’.
BERTHS: Malau Wharf: Length 150 m., depth alongside 11.0 m. Vessel Gangway/Deck Watchmen: None.
berthed either side to, using head and stern lines, with breast lines and spring Opening/Closing Hatches: Attended to by crew.
at each end. Head and stern lines are normally made fast to mooring buoys Airport: Local airport with connections to Suva and Lautoka.
with pelican hooks. Caution must be exercised while berthing and unberthing Holidays: Most of the population is of Indian descent, hence some Indian
to avoid contacting the middle piled dolphins of the wharf, as they are neither holidays observed.
fendered nor load bearing. Telephones: No telephone provided for berth.
MOORING: Vessel moors to mooring buoys. Delays: Normally 12 hours documentation time (non-laytime) after
BULK FACILITIES: Raw bulk sugar: 400 t.p.h. throughout 24 hours. completion is provided for in the charter party; which may not be necessary.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: None. General: Communications: Well connected via Suva. Telexes can be sent
PASSENGER FACILITIES: None. via Suva or Lautoka, by telephoning ship Agent’s office there.
OTHER FACILITIES: None. Formalities, Clearance, Etc.: Labasa is not a Port of Entry (about two vessels
per month call here). Pilot, Agent, surveyor, Customs, Immigration,
TANKER FACILITIES: Tanker moorings for coastal petroleum tankers Agricultural Inspector, Malaria Prevention Squad, etc., all come from Suva
up to 3,000 g.r.t. or Lautoka. Customs Officer only stays on board until departure.
HOSES: Ships’ hoses used. Pilferage: None reported.
CARGO OPERATIONS: Throughout 24 hours, seven days per week. Bonded Stores: Not available.

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Provisions: No shipchandler. Fresh fruit, vegetables, etc., are available at REPATRIATION: Arranged via Agents.
reasonable prices from the local market, about 8 miles from the wharf. AUTHORITY: Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd, PO Box 780, Suva, Fiji.
AUTHORITY: Maritime Ports Authority of Fiji, PO Box 780, Suva, Fiji. Tel: +679 331 2700. Fax: +679 330 0064. Web: [Link]
Tel: +679 331 2700. FAX: +679 330 0064. Telex: 2203 PAF FJ. Contact: Chris Marshall, Chief Executive Officer.
Email: evarea@[Link] Contact: Captain George Macomber, Port National Authority: Port Lautoka, PO Box 132, Lautoka, Fiji.
Master (Email: gmacomber@[Link]). Tel: +679 666 2160. Fax: +679 666 5799. Web: [Link]
Contact: Captain Harvey Pranjivan, Harbour Master.
Email: harvey@[Link] Emosi Navusolo, Safety Security Officer.
Tel: +679 666 0838. Fax: +679 666 5799. Mobile: +679 990 6417.
Email: emosin@[Link]
LAUTOKA, Viti Levu Is, including Vuda Point:
17␥ 36' S 177␥ 26' E (See Plan)
LEVUKA, Ovalau Is: 17␥ 41' S 178␥ 51' E (See Plan)
LOCATION: On the west coast of Viti Levu Island.
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 1670. LOCATION: On the eastern side of Ovalau Island.
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Suva’’. CHARTS: BA Charts No. 488, 744 and 4632.
DOCUMENTS:
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. Safety Security Officer: Emosi 1 Goods carried in Unregistered Space (CE 148)
Navusolo. Tel: +679 666 0838. Fax: +679 666 5799. Mobile: 990 6417. 1 List of articles in possession of Crew, Officers and Master
Email: emosin@[Link] 8 Crew Lists
MAX. SIZE: Lautoka: Depth 11.5 m. (CD). 8 Passenger Lists
Vuda Point: Tankers: 48,000 d.w.t., depth 11.5 m. 2 Parcel Lists
Largest Vessel: Queen Elizabeth II: LOA 293 m. 1 Primary Health Report
1 Special Malaria Form
DENSITY: 1025. Vaccination Certificates (1 for each person)
RESTRICTIONS: Lautoka: Vessel up to 10.5 m. draft berthed without 1 Derat Certificate
restrictions. ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
Vuda Point: Berthing and unberthing during daylight hours only. MAX. SIZE: Length 560 ft., draft 25 ft.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot boards at Navula Passage, 20 n.m. south DENSITY: 1025.
of Lautoka, 2 n.m. seaward of the passage on the leads. In heavy weather PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilots are arranged through the Agent. Pilot
it may be necessary for a vessel to enter the passage to embark the Pilot. boards in position Lat. 17␥ 40.64' S, Long. 178␥ 52' E.
There is no anchorage outside the passage. PRATIQUE: Radio pratique may be granted if vessel has not visited any
Pilot boat 18 m., orange steel-hulled launch with off-white superstructure malarious port nor come from any area where internationally quarantinable
and PILOT marked in black on the hull. diseases are endemic or in epidemic; and Master declares crew and
ANCHORAGES: Area enclosed by a circle of diameter approximately passengers are healthy. Vessel may then enter port by day or night. On
1 n.m. between Vio Island and Pinder Reefs is an acceptable anchorage with berthing, Master must immediately deliver to Quarantine officer fully
depths ranging from 20.0 – 22.0 m. Quarantine anchorage is 1 n.m. west of completed Primary Health Report and Derat or Derat Exemption Certificate.
Vio Island, minimum depth 22.0 m. If there is any suspected case of disease or fever on board, vessel must be
PRATIQUE: Vessels requiring pratique anchor on arrival. If prior anchored at Quarantine Anchorage until cleared by Port Medical Authority.
arrangements have been made through Agent, health officers may board Pratique is automatic if a vessel has been granted pratique at another port
inside Navula (the health officers inspect vessels only from one hour after in Fiji.
sunrise to one hour prior to sunset). TUGS: No tug service available, but tugs can be ordered from Suva.
Also see ‘‘Suva’’. BERTHS: Only one vessel berthing at a time.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Send ETA Navula to Agent 24 hours Berthing in Levuka is generally effected starboard side to, outside Queens
in advance. Wharf. Both dry cargo vessels and tankers use the one berth available for
Note: Radio communications with Fiji can be difficult and Masters are advised overseas shipping at Levuka.
that messages worked via New Zealand or Australia direct to Agents are far Wharf Length Depth Alongside
more reliable. Outer Face 255.1 m. 7.92 m.
Inner Face No longer used due to new reclamation.
VHF: Port Control on Channel 16 and 12. Pilot on Channel 16 and 86.
TUGS: 1␺2,000 h.p. (32 ton BP), 1␺800 h.p. (10 ton BP). Use of tugs TANKER FACILITIES: Load and discharge lines 8 in. steel pipe. One
compulsory for vessels over 3,000 g.t. berth only.
Vuda Point: Use of two tugs is required if berthing at Vuda Point. STEVEDORES: Estimated time of arrival of any vessel and tonnage of
cargo to be discharged should be received at least 24 hours prior to arrival.
BERTHS: Opening/Closing Hatches: Normally carried out by stevedores.
Wharf Length Depth (CD) Remark
(m.) (m.) MEDICAL: Normal hospital facilities are available. Specialist services not
Queens West 290 10.5 available but can be arranged for within 24 hours. Cholera and yellow fever
Queens North 50 6.0 valid vaccination certificates are required to be held by ship’s crew and
Queens New East 150 6.0 passengers, except those coming from New Zealand, Australia, Kiribati,
Queens East 128 4.0 Local vessels only Tuvalu, Tonga or Samoa.
FSC 175 10.5 Bulk sugar/woodchip loading FRESH WATER: Available only during normal working hours,
Vuda Point 11.5 Tankers 0600 – 1600 from Monday to Thursday, and Friday up to 1500. Rate of
delivery of water is about 15 t.p.h.
MOORING: Vuda Point: Only ropes used for mooring. No wire ropes FUEL: Light marine diesel only, viscosity kin. at 100␥F is 3.4.
permitted.
REPAIRS: Minor engine repairs are possible, but deck and major engine
BULK FACILITIES: Operator: Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd. repairs could be carried out at Port of Suva, which is about 57 miles away.
Facilities: Bulk sugar loading installation for Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd. SURVEYORS: See ‘‘Suva’’.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 44222. Ambulance
TANKER FACILITIES: At Vuda Point, the tanker berth of Lautoka, Tel: 44015. Fire Tel: 44014.
tankers in the 18,000 – 48,000 d.w.t. class can be handled. This is a FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Bunkering only permitted during period between
submarine pipeline installation, the ship mooring to four buoys. sunrise and sunset.
Discharge line 8 in. diameter. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Services of watchman highly recommended
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No facilities. to stop unauthorised persons from going on board.
FRESH WATER: Available at all berths, there may be some restrictions HOLIDAYS: Working of cargo is not permitted on Sundays, Good Friday
in the dry season. and Christmas Day. Application to work on Sundays to be made to the Ports
FUEL: Diesel fuel is available at the north and east berths on Queens Authority of Fiji at Levuka.
Wharf. Road tanker can be used. Prior arrangements required. DELAYS: No berthing at night (lines cleared by Quarantine authorities).
SERVICES: Tank-cleaning labour and labour for painting, chipping, etc., Bunkering from sunrise to sunset. No loading or discharge during rain.
can be provided, but no equipment. Compass adjustments can be arranged. CONSULS: None.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Suva’’. TELEPHONES: Arrangements may be made with Postmaster for
installing telephone on board.
REPAIRS: Only minor repairs can be effected, such as welding jobs and
repairs to pumps and other auxiliaries. NEAREST AIRPORT: Situated on island of Viti Levu and the distance
is about 200 miles. It is served by regular airlines (international). Connections
SURVEYORS: Toplis Cargo and Marine Survey Ltd. Tel: +679 666 3922, twice daily from local airport, 12 miles from port.
666 3504. Fax: +679 666 5866.
CUSTOMS: All crew and officers issued with 25 cigarettes per day. A
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency: Police Tel: 917. maximum of 4 days’ allowance may be given at any one time. Cigars or
Ambulance/Fire Tel: 911. Police: +679 666 0222. tobacco may be taken in lieu of cigarettes. Masters and officers may be
Ambulance: +679 666 0399. Fire: +679 666 0211. allowed to keep in their possession small quantities of liquor.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Police post on wharf. Daily allowances: Spirits, one reputed quart to Master; 0.25 reputed quart to
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: 1.68 m. at springs and 0.9 m. at other officers; beer, two reputed quarts to Master; two reputed quarts to other
neaps. officers.
CONSULS: None. SHORE LEAVE: All crew members are allowed shore leave unless there
is a special restriction from any Government authorities.
TELEPHONES: Telephone connection on wharf (three lines).
REPATRIATION: Facilities exist for repatriation.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Nadi International Airport, 30 km. from Lautoka. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not compulsory.

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GENERAL: Rat guards must be affixed to all shore moorings or cables CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 2␺38 tonne (handling 40 ft.
greased when alongside to prevent the advent of rats. containers), 3␺25 tonne, 2␺6 tonne, 2␺4 tonne and 5␺3 tonne forklifts. Five
AUTHORITY: National Authority: Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd, yard tractors.
PO Box 780, Suva, Fiji. Tel: +679 331 2700. Fax: +679 330 0064. STEVEDORES: Pre-Arrival Notification: Ports Terminal Ltd is a
Web: [Link] Contact: Captain George Macomber, Port Master. government commercial company, created to oversee all commercial
activities such as stevedoring, cargo handling, pilotage and all aspects of
warehousing.
SUVA: 18␥ 08' S 178␥ 26' E (See Plan) Masters must advise ship’s Agent of their requirement for stevedores
24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels failing to meet this requirement will be
OVERVIEW: The port spans an area 2 km. in diameter and is a general delayed in cargo handling operations. Stevedores work throughout 24 hours
purpose port handling container, reefer and general cargo vessels. except Good Friday and Christmas Day.
LOCATION: On the SE shore of Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu. Working Hours:
Day shift: 0800 – 1300: 5 hours
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1660, 1673, 1674 and 1682. 1300 – 1400: unpaid meal break
PORT LIMITS: A vessel is considered to be an ‘‘arrived vessel’’ having 1400 – 1600: 2 hours
passed the West Reef Beacon at the entrance to Suva Harbour. Afternoon shift: 1600 – 2100: 5 hours
DOCUMENTS: 2100 – 2200: unpaid meal break
Clearance Inwards: 2200 – 2400: 2 hours
Certificate of Registry Night shift: 2400 – 0500: 5 hours
8 Crew Lists 0500 – 0600: unpaid meal break
2 Declarations of Nett and Unregistered Tonnage 0600 – 0800: 2 hours
Derat (Exemption) Certificate
1 Last Port Clearance
Opening/Closing Hatches: Normally opened and closed by stevedore
labour but crew may be employed at Master’s discretion.
Load Line Certificate
Maritime Declaration of Health Cargo Gear: Vessel’s gear used at berth not accessible to shore cranes.
8 Passenger Lists BALLAST: Ballast water to be changed prior to entry. No reception facilities
Safety Equipment Certificate available.
Safety Radio Certificate POLLUTION: Contact Port via VHF Channel 16.
6 Stores Lists (for high duty goods) WASTE DISPOSAL: The port has its own incinerator for wet and dry
Vaccination Certificates for Passengers and Crew. waste from ships. Charges for burning waste are based on an hourly rate.
Passenger liners are required to submit Transit Passenger Lists and also SLOPS DISPOSAL: Waste oil and sludge can be discharged after prior
a Letter of Guarantee from Master. arrangement.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. MEDICAL: Notice of medical assistance is desirable. Hospital facilities
MAX. SIZE: No LOA or draft limitation. available. Current international vaccination certificates required.
Tankers: Depth 12.8 m. FRESH WATER: Available at all berths. Delivery rate 30 t.p.h. per hose.
Largest Vessel: 42,000 tons, depth 11.6 m. (MLWS). Hose diameter 75 mm.
DENSITY: Approximately 1025. No tide effect on density. FUEL: Furnace fuel oil, diesel fuel oil, gas oil available by prior arrangement
RESTRICTIONS: Vessels may enter the port throughout 24 hours. through oil company.
Bridges: None. CHANDLERY: Islands Hoppers. Email: islandhoppers@[Link]
PILOTAGE: Arranged through Agent. 24 hours’ notice of ETA with Web: [Link]
confirmation 12 hours prior to arrival. Pilot vessel, a white clipper bow launch STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv.
with word ‘‘Pilot’’ in black on each side, will leave wharf 30 minutes before 1) barge only
signalled ETA of vessel. Pilots board on leads 8 km. from front lead. Vessels 2) –
may wait at the leads to meet pilot vessel. Vessels are advised to provide 3) no
two manropes for pilot ladder which will usually be required on the port side. 4) yes
No anchorage for vessels awaiting a Pilot. 5) Customs Act
Pilot Station: Saiasi Buliruarua, Supervisor Pilots. Tel: +679 330 4725. 6) yes.
Mobile: +679 999 2163. SERVICES: Compass adjusting may be carried out.
ANCHORAGES: Safe anchorage may be found in depths of DRY DOCK: Three slipways for vessels up to 1,000 tonnes.
18.3 – 36.6 m. within the harbour. Holding is good, mud bottom.
REPAIRS: Engine and deck repairs may be carried out at local machine
PRATIQUE: Health authorities requires that vessels sends details of ports shops.
visited within 50 days of ETA. Radio pratique will be granted to vessels that
are healthy and have not visited a port in a malarial area within 50 days. SURVEYORS: Non-Exclusive Classification: American Bureau of
Health authorities board and inspect any vessel that has visited a malarial Shipping, Bureau Veritas, China Corporation Register of Shipping, Det
port within 50 days and will spray any vessel that has visited a malarial port. Norske Veritas, Germanischer Lloyd, Korean Register of Shipping, Lloyd’s
Vessels arriving from malarial areas are not permitted to berth during hours Register of Shipping, Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, Panama Bureau of Shipping Inc.
of darkness. Authorities board from a launch as vessel enters harbour. The resident Surveyor D Sunderland of Billett, Wright & Associates Ltd is
Quarantine Officer will sight Maritime Declaration of Health and Derat based in Suva. However, attendance in other Fiji ports is possible providing
(Exemption) Certificate on boarding. No further pratique formalities are adequate notice. Surveyor may be arranged by contacting ship’s Agent.
required in Fiji ports other than first port of entry. Cargo Surveys: Cargo & Marine Survey Ltd of Lautoka (see ‘‘Lautoka’’)
provide all manner of services including draft surveys and damaged cargo
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: See ‘‘Stevedores’’. inspection.
VHF: Port Control listen on Channel 16 throughout 24 hours. Call sign ‘‘Suva Resident Surveyor Captain DE Worthington is also available to attend at
Port Control’’. Malau Labasa. Surveys may be arranged through ship’s Agents.
Suva Harbour Control should be contacted on VHF Channel 16 when within
range.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police. Tel: +679 311222. Hospital.
Tel: +679 313444. Ambulance. Tel: +679 312439. Fire. Tel: +679 22688.
TUGS: One tug available (2,000 h.p. 33 ton BP). Compulsory for vessels Emergency. Tel: 000 for any of the above services.
of 3,000 g.t. and above. 2␺12 ton BP tugs also available if required.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Employment of deck/gangway watchmen is
BERTHS: recommended and normally provided by ship’s Agent.
Berth Length Depth (MLWS)
(m.) (m.)
PIRACY: None reported.
King’s Wharf 49.5 11.6* TIME: Local time is 12 hours ahead of GMT.
Walu Bay Wharf 183 9.0 HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Lautoka’’.
* At north end, 10.6 at south end.
WEATHER/TIDES: Five hourly weather report. Tel: +679 330 1642.
Out Ports of Suva: Customs and Pilot are embarked at Suva or Lautoka. DELAYS: Delays are not usual except for rain during hurricane season
from November to April.
Ellington: Lat. 17␥ 20' S, Long. 178␥ 14' E. Private wharf for local traffic only.
Savu Savu: Lat. 16␥ 47' S, Long. 179␥ 21' E. Government wharf for local CONSULS: Diplomatic Heads of Missions Resident in Fiji:
coast trade and anchorage for cruise vessels. Australia, China, France, Korea South, India, Japan, New Zealand, Malaysia,
Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, UK and USA.
Vatia Point: Lat. 17␥ 25' S, Long. 177␥ 46' E. Private wharf for discharging
explosives and fuel to gold mines. Consular Representatives in Fiji: Denmark, Finland, Italy, Nauru,
Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines and Sweden.
BULK FACILITIES: No dedicated terminals.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Operator: Ports Terminal Ltd.
TELEPHONES: Telephone connections to ships are provided.
Tel: +679 330 4725, 330 4726. Mobile: +679 990 6420. Fax: +679 330 4769. NEAREST AIRPORT: Suva Nausori International Airport, 24 km.
Email: naibunae@[Link] Web: [Link] CUSTOMS: 28 grams tobacco per person per day. No alcohol.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’, ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’ and ‘‘Developments’’. SHORE LEAVE: Allowed.
PASSENGER FACILITIES: No dedicated terminal. REPATRIATION: Facilities exist for crew changes and repatriation.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: All ship’s crew members must have proper
OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro cargoes handled at Walu Bay Wharf. ID for entry into the port area (ISPS code, IMO requirement). Passengers
TANKER FACILITIES: Discharge lines diameter 8 in. Tankers are also required to carry some form of ship’s ID.
discharge at King’s Wharf, north and south berths. Depths alongside 12.8 m. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Flying Angel, Missions to Seamen.
No residue discharge facilities. Tel: +679 300911.
Vegetable Oil: Vessels loading vegetable oils berth at Walu Bay or North DEVELOPMENTS: Construction of new Container Terminal.
King’s Wharf. AUTHORITY: Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd, GPO Box 780, Suva, Fiji
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. Islands. Tel: +679 331 2700. FAX: +679 300064. Cables: Pafiji Suva.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES: LPG Carriers: Berth at mooring buoys to the Contact: Herbert Hazelman, Chief Executive Officer
north of the harbour. (Email: herbert@[Link]).
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
CRANES: Two Gottwald HMK300E cranes.
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