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Republic of Fiji

Republic of Samoa

Republic of Solomon Isles

Kingdom of Tonga

Republic of Vanuatu

Commenced: 11th October 2015

Completed: 30st December 2015

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The Pacific Islands in perspective to the larger land masses of New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Australia.

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Index page

Section 1: Executive Summary 5 Section 2: Acronyms 8 Section 3: Project Background and Deliverables 9 Section 4: Island Shipping – Cabotage 11 Section 5: Cruise Ships 13 Section 6: Summary Recommendations by Island Nation 14 Section 7: Assessment - Republic of Fiji 17 § Introduction § Ports and Gateways § Ships and schedules § Warehouse and Storage § Government and Private sector structures § Route Notes – Suva – Nadi. – 4th – 5th November 2015. Section 8: Assessment - Republic of Vanuatu 33 § Introduction § Ports and Gateways § Ships and schedules § Warehouse and Storage § Government and Private sector structures Section 9: Assessment - Republic of Solomon Islands 40 § Introduction § Ports and Gateways § Ships and schedules § Warehouse and Storage § Government and Private sector structures § Emergency Storage areas- sites § General. Section 10: Assessment – Kingdom of Tonga 49 § Introduction § Ports and Gateways § Ships and schedules § Warehouse and Storage § Government and Private sector structures Section 11: Republic of Samoa 57 § Introduction § Ports and Gateway § Ships and schedules § Warehouse and Storage § Government and Private sector structures Section 12: Contacts 64 Section 13: Annex 73 § Wood Chip and sugar exports- Lautoka , Fiji § Provisional vessel checklist – Suitability. § Ferry Schedule Samoa Section 14: Photographs 79 Section 15: Acknowledgments 84

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Section 1: Executive Summary

The methodology undertaken was to visit the five island countries, meet and interface with the NDMOs, Port Gateways, Service providers, Logistics agents, private sector, NGOs and UN agencies inspecting sea and airports, warehouses and related logistical structures.

A summary of the recommendations for each of the countries visited is provided, followed by a detailed Assessment Section for each Country.

1. The mission was carried out over a period of two and half months and completed at the end of December 2015.

2. At least five working days was spent in each of the island states.

3. All the Island states organizations (i.e. Government, INGOs and UN agencies) involved in the preparation of emergency programmes and initiatives share the conclusion that the main constraint for the implementation of such projects is the sea transport aspect, within the overall logistics supply chain.

4. There is a high level of communication within the South Pacific with experts being positioned within various Government, NDMOs and agencies. However, there is a perception that the level of co-ordination necessary to support the implementation of the projects being formulated is not evident.

5. A very positive aspect is the upgrading and rebuilding of wharves and quays (Vanuatu, Tonga, Solomon Island, and Samoa). However, there is no apparent plan to purchase appropriate land side port cargo handling equipment or to train port / terminal staff in the correct method to manage, operate, maintain the equipment and maximize the potential through put as a result of the soon to be renovated / built wharves /quays.

• JICA are one of the primary donors to Port Rehabilitation. The development of the ports infrastructures through training is the next stage to elevate the level of port efficiency and outputs.

6. Development support is in the main provided through Australia and New Zealand with structural and capital projects supported from Japan and China.

7. Emergency Communications – although this is the subject of a separate report, in discussion with a cross section of managers in the five countries it is clear that there is the need for a functioning robust HF and VHF system, being relatively inexpensive and user friendly.

8. An overview of the five countries follows.

Solomon Islands:

§ NDMO are limited in staffing capacity, facilities and focus, § Limited and unscheduled inter island shipping service. Equipment and storage in poor condition. § Need assistance in establishment of clusters (they prefer the name Committee) § They are in the process of having a new office built. Their warehouse is small and may not be sufficient for their requirements § Port is being up upgraded although suspect the necessary Port cargo handling Equipment has not been ordered. § External appointment of Port Management creates conflict with commercial port users in the international port

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Vanuatu:

§ NDMO is going through a period of transition. § There are a large number of foreign advisers, with no definitive outputs to take a concept / Programme/project through to implementation. § NDMO has limited warehousing space, presently using two MSUs donated by WFP. § The seaports are being up graded, although again there is no apparent order in place for portside cargo handling equipment.

Tonga:

§ NDMO is small, but they have good systems in place for Preparation and Recovery processes. § The cargo handling equipment in the port and airports is limited. § UN presence limited and need to become a passive catalyst. § Port being upgraded in 2016, again, with no apparent order for adequate port cargo handling equipment, even if the port recently purchased a 40-ton Kalmar reach stacker.

Samoa:

§ The smallest of the five Countries and yet with the best structured NDMO. The NDMO have limited storage space. The air and seaports are being up graded, although again limited information available on the procurement of port cargo handling equipment. They have a well- structured shipping organization in Samoa Shipping Corporation.

Fiji: § Perceived as the power house of the South Pacific, and with the most substantial infrastructure § Does have port and management inefficiencies and would benefit from guidance and coordination.

9. Cabotage

Any Cabotage initiative and Flag waiver for inter port shipping within the countries is the exception rather than the norm and this issue needs to be addressed regionally.

The immediate recommendations are as follows:

• Joint approach to establishing a Legal framework document that will eventually have links to memoranda of Agreement/Understanding and Standard Operating procedure, linking specific Pacific Islands. • Australia and New Zealand are considered to have fairly liberal cabotage / flag waiver arrangements. Given both countries are actively involved in the Pacific Region their respective models should be considered as a point of reference. • Arrange for a simulation exercise based on a hypothetical situation involving key stakeholders. Participants should include IFRC, WFP, NDMO’s, Ministries (Transport, Port Management Finance and Internal affairs) and should be facilitated by an impartial entity (e.g. University of South Pacific) and a ship owner/operator from the Private sector and a representative from the Ships Agency sector.

10. University of the South Pacific (USP)

A Research Associate within USP is working on a number of projects in regard to sustainable shipping. With an emphasis on cost effectiveness, based on wind propelled and low carbon propulsion for the inter islands shipping within the Pacific Region, these projects deserve greater consideration. The Research Associate in question has 30 years of experience in the Pacific and is well versed in its shipping and port constraints.

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A common thread that is evident throughout the region is the understanding of the importance of the sea leg of the total logistics supply chain, be it for the movement of people or freight, on the successful implementation of any emergency preparedness project in the Pacific.

The five island countries visited are served by the same consolidation of foreign ocean carriers. They have common international connectivity with ‘hubbing’ out of New Zealand (predominantly Auckland) and Australia. Some use Suva as a transshipment hub while others have direct sailings to the respective countries.

N.B. – giving consideration to WFP’s internal processes, it is recommended that those organizations that may be considered as a future partner or service provider be inducted into the ‘Approved Vendor’ process without delay.

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Section2: Acronyms

ATS Air Terminal Services (Fiji) Ltd. AMSL above Mean Sea Level AFIRA Afira (island off Vila) Afira Port Development and Services Company. AFIRA Afira Wharf 1994 Stevedores Ltd. C and F Clearing and Forwarding CROP Council for the Regional Organizations in the Pacific DFAT Dept. of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australia) DMO Disaster Management office (Samoa) DWT Deadweight tonnage. EPR Emergency Preparedness and Responses FPTL Fiji Ports Terminals Ltd (Aitken Spence) FMG Fast Moving Goods FPCL Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd FRANZ France-Australia-NewZealand. GRT Gross Registered Tonnage HEB High energy biscuits IATA International Air Transport Association ICAO International Civil Aviation Association INGO International Non-Government Organization ICRC International Committee Red Cross JICA Japanese International Co-Operation Agency LOA Length Overall LCA Logistics Capacity Assessment, LCT Landing Craft Tank M Meters MEL Melbourne MT Metric Tons MSU Mobile Storage Unit NISCON Northern Island Stevedore Company Ltd NEMO National Emergency Management office NDMO National Disaster Management Organizations. NRT Net Registered Tonnage PAFCO Pacific Fishing Company Ltd PDL Pacific Direct Line e PFL Pacific Forum Li PISA Pacific Island Shipping Association RD Regional Director: Asia and Pacific RORO Roll on Roll off SSHINC Saturday, Sundays, Holidays Included. SIPA Solomon Islands Port Authority SYD Sydney TEU Twenty Equal Units TOT Train the Trainer. UN United Nations WFP World Food Programme

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Section 3: Project Background and Deliverables

Project back ground.

The Pacific region suffers from high exposure to a range of natural hazards ranging from Cyclones, Tsunami, Earthquakes, landslides, drought and the gradual onset El Nino effect. International Humanitarian organizations, donors working in consultation with the country and regional National Disaster Management Organizations (NDMO) and government counterparts continue to play an important and active role in support and preparedness throughout the region, in the development of human and infrastructure capacity, technical support, planning and communications. The Pacific Island countries have recognized despite the significant progress, which has been made, that capacity gaps remain and need to be addressed Logistics Capacity Assessments were carried out some 3 years ago and the relevant links are appended to the heading of each of the countries that have been visited and assessed.

Deliverables.

The assessments addressed, but were not limited to, the following main points:

• Develop and implement a survey of available shipping capacities for both emergency food and non-food assistance, to serve the Pacific Island states • Identify suitable regional transshipment points in the region for further assessment (Brisbane, Noumea, Nadi, and Suva) • Identify the cabotage arrangement for the five Pacific island states, namely Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga and Solomon Isles, as part of the WFP Emergency preparedness and Response. • Identify physical infrastructure gaps and potential avenues for redress through the intervention of WFP and counterparts. • Identify private sector partners in the shipping industry, who may be approached to provide support and assistance in support to WFP Emergency preparedness and Response in the region.

Overview:

The map outlines the major economic groups of islands within the 20,000 to 30,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean.

The islands and the regions in the South Pacific are susceptible to a combination of natural disasters.

Flooding Coastal Storm Surge (Tidal Surge) Earthquakes Tropical Cyclones Tsunami

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El Nino (Drought – climate change – global warming – Sea level) Forest Fires

All of which occur on a regular basis with differing ferocity. To counter the effects of such natural disasters, the region requires robust and resourceful National Disaster Management Organizations, supported by internal and external organizations, government departments and the cooperation of regional organisations.

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Section 4: Island Shipping - Cabotage

Flag waiver for inter country shipping or transport movements should be considered an exception rather than the norm.

The subject of using foreign registered or flagged vessels or aircraft to move people or freight within two designated points within a country remains a vexing scenario, as every country wishes to protect its existing merchant fleet or air service.

An agreement may be obtained to use a foreign registered or flagged vessel in a particular country, but those granted such waivers should be aware of the latent hazards that can still occur with the stevedores and port labour which often boycott the foreign flag vessel’s cargo handling operations. (This is a common scenario in the Islands, with Australia and New Zealand counterparts being particularly vocal in actions and words in their support).

A special allowance can be obtained at the highest level within a countries structure based on humanitarian requirements or the need of a specially configured vessel to move a specific cargo configuration between two points in a country (Heavy lifts, oil, gas, hazardous cargo, nuclear waste)

Naval and military vessels usually in a country by invitation are in most instance exempt.

In the case of Vanuatu during the Post PAM period of time, Green Peace vessel Rainbow Warrior 111, was used to move food and NFIs to the southern islands. Although the local ship owners were not enamored, the small amount of cargo was moved under instruction from NDMO and implemented by the Logistics Cluster.

Definition of CABOTAGE Trade or transport in coastal waters or airspace or between two points within a country,. • Cabotage is the transport of goods or passengers between two places in the same country by a transport operator from another country. It originally applied to shipping along coastal routes, port to port, but now applies to aviation, railways, and road transport as well. • Cabotage rights are the right of a Shipping or related company registered and /or flagged in another country, to trade between two ports or points with in the country. • In aviation, it is the right to operate within the domestic borders. Aircraft are registered in the country in terms of civil aviation rules and regulations , Cabotage rights are uncommon ,however all civil aviation rules and regulations apply ( this also applies to UNHAS for example which covers the aircraft and crew certification nationally while not competing against local air carriers) • Road transport, the road vehicles are registered and insured within the country that leads on to guarantees, bonds etc. • Rail is rather ambiguous, which gets involved with rail truck sharing, split tariffs etc. • To move freight or people between points within a country whether it be by sea, air or road, requires that the mode of transport used is registered in that country. • In the case of vessels the ships are flagged and registered in the country. (Cabotage laws apply to merchant ships in most countries that have a coastline so as to protect the domestic shipping industry from foreign competition, preserve domestically owned shipping infrastructure, and ensure safety in congested territorial waters.

• Summary.

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1. Cabotage rules and regulations are a method/law to protect a country’s local transport infrastructure from outside competitors. (Indonesia implemented a cabotage policy in 2005 after previously allowing foreign owned vessels to operate relatively freely within the country).

2. When exemption /waiver is required , all possibilities must be explored to ensure that there is no local mode of ( sea) transport available, prior to permission being given for a foreign registered vessel to operate between two points within the borders of a country .

3. In all cases, should an organization wish to transport people or freight on modes of transport that are not registered within the country concerned , then dispensation must be obtained from the relevant authority , which in most instances will be through the Ministry of Transport with reference to Ministry of Finance ( Customs and revenue issues )and Ministry of Internal Affairs in regard to crewing issue

4. Modes of transport that deliver from a foreign source to a number of destinations within a country are not considered to be infringing on cabotage rules and regulations (For example PDL, PFL call two ports Fiji, and Vanuatu).

Recommendations.

1. The Cabotage initiative and Flag waiver for inter port shipping within a country should be considered the exception rather than the norm.

The immediate recommendations are as follows:

2. Joint approach to establishing a Legal framework document that will eventually have links to memoranda of Agreement/Understanding and Standard Operating procedure, linking to specific Pacific Islands. 3. Australia and New Zealand are said to have a fairly liberal cabotage (Flag waiver policy) arrangements, to consider the respective models be a point of reference, both countries being actively involved in the Pacific Ocean. 4. To arrange a simulation exercise based on a hypothetic situation involving all key stakeholders. Participants should include IFRC, WFP, NDMO, Ministries (Transport, Port Management Finance and Internal affairs) a ship owner/operator from the Private sector, a representative from the Ship’s agency sector and should be facilitated by an impartial entity (e.g. University of South Pacific).

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Section 5: Cruise Ships

Cruise ships ‘criss cross’ the South Pacific throughout the year.

The cruise ships that are yearlong callers at the South Pacific Ports, as a rule originating from Sydney and Brisbane, generate revenue for the countries and obviously for their owners and shareholders.

The cruise ships standoff cruising during a cyclone and may be up idle for 4-10 days after the cyclone has passed due to the post cyclone heavy seas and swell. In addition many of the islands and ports may be damaged and with limited access for entry alongside the berth.

The cruise ships are generally fast and keep to a very strict schedule however, as a planning point, in the case of emergency the Owners / operators may be approached to carry a limited amount of Fast Moving goods (FMG) that are palletized and easy to handle. This could be in the form of medicines, water, HEB, etc … The Cruise ships assisted in Vanuatu, carrying a fair amount of ‘unsolicited’ goods for the Island. The examples below give an outline of the traditional cruise routes

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Section 6: Summary of Recommendations by Island Nation

Republic of Fiji.

Recommendations.

1. To consider Suva as the prime shipping and transshipment port. Direct shipping opportunities – Sailing opportunities from New Zealand and Australia with international links – Linking to the Inter islands transshipment services. 2. NADI airport as the prime airport based on the ability to receive wide body’s aircraft and equipment

a. There is no need based on the present scenario to preposition NFI’s or food items in Suva or Nadi. b. Consider Fiji as a supply and procurement hub only for food operation considering the use of Punjas Brothers Ltd, based on pre-agreement to access and transport (maybe through Williams and Gosling) to the areas where the food is required within the Pacific region .

3. Based on the present scenarios it is not recommended that Suva should establish a consolidation warehouse, this function should be analyzed and consideration to outsource to a private sector organization, structured in Fiji with international and regional logistic supply chain links throughout the South Pacific. 4. To meet and discuss with Williams and Gosling a multi-faceted logistics supply chain organization that offers Private Sector Clearing, forwarding, agency and warehousing, transport shipping agency and connectivity within the South Pacific region. 5. Punjas Brothers, based and well situated in Lautoka, have a proven logistics supply chain for supplies and distribution in Fiji and presence throughout the Pacific. To determine with Punjas, the items that may be required at the onset of a disaster that can be procured and distributed, through their network, without delay.

Republic of Vanuatu

1. In consultation with NDMO approach AFIRA who have a 50 Year management agreement for the new pier (JICA) in Port Vila for the consideration of a humanitarian warehouse to be constructed in the New Lapetsi port area.

2. In consultation with NDMO approach NISCON who have a 50 Year management agreement for the new pier (China Aid) in Luganville for the consideration of a humanitarian warehouse to be constructed in the New Luganville port area.

3. Common user warehouse for UN, INGOs, ICRC, IFRC and NDMO. (Unicef are investigating alternative warehousing and are keen to participate )

4. Discussed with Ocean Shipping Logistics to consider the storage of the Forklifts – Cargo handling equipment durmatstm, Forklifts and cargo handling equipment at their facilities, who have space and can support the equipment with qualified marine engineers –Implementation.

5. Emergency storage areas have been identified to erect MSUs at Bauerfield Vila and Espiritu Santo –Pekoa , there is space identified the former in the public parking area , the latter on the ground opposite the passengers terminals of the airport

6. In consultation with NDMO to consider the involvement with their warehouses in Luganville, Santo (Red Cross and NDMO) for storing of items to support the central and northern islands.

7. To consider the appointment of Vanuatu Agencies to attend to all Clearing and Forwarding functions attending to all customs clearances, inward shipping documentation, Port and airport statutory clearances and pay all charges on behalf of WFP , ensure all provisions and UN privileges are adhered, based on the fact that they are the appointed NDMO customs agent.

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8. To approach Au Bon Marche on the basis that they hold identified emergency Food items that can be purchased to cover post disaster distribution need (Procurement and programmer).

9. Develop an agreement with selected ocean carriers, one being AFIRA who has a number of conventional vessels, the other being Ocean Shipping Logistics who has tug-barge combinations for extra ordinary traffic flows.

10. Vanuatu shipping arrangements will need to be split into three sections, Northern Remote Islands, the Central Islands and the Southern area in the region of Tanna.

Republic of Solomon Islands

1. NDMO plan for 2016 will be published early 2016, for review and implementation. WFP to offer input and analysis and implementation of the Plan (This will work closely with the ETC)

2. Shipping: WFP to establish a template and basic procedures, for guidance with the shipping process to assist NDMO shipping e.g. with type and size of ships, costs, assist with the stemming of vessels etc.

3. In consultation with NDMO, WFP to assist, as requested, in the development of warehouses and distribution systems that link to the overall logistics supply chain (through to the Islands /remote point of delivery).

4. Equipment, Forklifts – Cargo handling equipment, MSU, and Duramattm, the consideration of the positioning of the most appropriate equipment needs to be finalized with the NDMO to ensure that equipment is complementing the initiatives. The equipment should be positioned at HQ level and only deployed at the onset of an emergency.

5. Equipment on islands and remote area to be considered for discussion and review in 2016, cognizance to be taken of support structures, storage, deployment procedures and trained operators, type and configuration of ships.

6. Input, discussion and guidance for the way forward for the constitution and implementation of the various clusters to be formalized and developed, (Food, Logistics, and Communications etc. (The word cluster is not a preferred title in the Solomon’s thus using ‘committee ‘e.g. Logistics Committee. The ‘committees ‘(suggested the terms Sector be considered) will be chaired by NDMO and Co-chaired from other Government departments, UN agencies, ING0s, and private sector that will add value to the overall processes and implementation to the 2016 initiatives.

7. NDMO are expecting support, to be specified, and input from WFP to the implementation of their plans into 2016, linking to Committees, shipping and processes.

8. AIR FREIGHT: Pacific AIR Express Limited offer weekly services from Brisbane using B737 300F, develop and implement an operating scenarios based in the strategic Hub concepts planned for Brisbane and other locations.

9. LOGISTICS AND SHIPPING As a stepping staging development a plan with Silent Logistics who are able offer the total logistics service linked to landing craft services with sailing schedules to the islands. The initial template may be used to bring other ship’s operators into an emergency operating group.

10. Traduce – To consider as a possible ship’s agency appointment for the future.

11. Training: To agree with basic training with NDMO (Erect MSU, Shipping, warehouse systems, ETC) and associated organizations (Appears to be in the domain of NZ and Australia).

12. Develop a rapport with the management of the Port, presently very stand offish.

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13. In consultation with NDMO, WFP to assist, as requested, in the development of warehouses and distribution systems that link to the overall logistics supply chain (through to the Islands /remote point of delivery)

Kingdom of Tonga

1. NDMO have limited structure but well supported by HM Armed forces and Ministries – To merge and introduce UN and INGOs into the basic Cluster formats.

2. Identify from NDMO actual needs for an emergency, (who have in the past fallen back on HM Armed Forces and support from New Zealand and Australia )

3. Emergency warehousing needs further review (Sea and airport)

4. Inter-Island shipping needs review, scheduling for the outer islands and remote areas, especially to the distant island communities

5. Training: Logistics Cluster and Communications.

Republic of Samoa

1. To consider supplying one MSU. (Refer RD visit), the consideration for a ‘HUB’ to be reviewed in 2016.

2. Logistics training (the last training was done in 2013 by Daniel Adrieans) would be recommended in 2016

3. In addition to training key NMDO and other selected participants the consideration for a ‘ Train the Trainer ‘ (TOT) programmer , this will ensure continuity in training through the development of people involved in pre and post disaster management and mitigation thereof.( Trained Trainers may be used in future training programmes in the South Pacific Islands)

4. Develop synergies and connectivity with the Samoan Shipping Corporation (Chartering Options Landing Craft Tank)

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Section 7: Assessment – Republic of Fiji

(Additional details may be found in the Fiji Logistics Capacity assessment, (dlca.logcluster.org/display/Fiji)

Recommendations.

a. There is no need based on the present scenario to preposition NFI’s or food items in Suva or Nadi b. Consider Fiji as a supply and procurement hub only for food operation using Punjas Brothers Ltd based on pre-agreement to access and transport (maybe through William and Gosling) the food where required in the Pacific region

3. Based on the present scenarios it is not recommended that Suva should establish a consolidation warehouse this function should be analyzed and consideration to outsource to a private sector organization, structured in Fiji with international and links throughout the South Pacific.

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4. To meet and discuss with Williams and Gosling a multi-faceted logistics supply chain organization that off Private Sector Clearing, forwarding, agency and warehousing, transport shipping agency and connectivity within the South Pacific region i.e. Williams and Gosling.

5. Punjas Brothers, based and well situated in Lautoka, have a proven logistics supply chain for supplies and distribution in Fiji and presence throughout the Pacific where they have a presence.

6. To consider and discuss with Punjas and ascertain the items that may be required can be available may be procured and distributed without delay at the onset of a disasters, through their network.

S W O T Analysis Suva versus Lautoka – Nadi.

STRENGTH SUVA. WEAKNESS Capital City Secondary Airport Decision Makers Limited airport space Banking Limited air schedule: Head Offices Cruise ship’s priority Transship Hub Busy Bulk wharf International sailings Communications Port Development Port Equipment OSL Members (Lines) Location Pacific Secretaries NDMO Hub UN Agencies INGOs and NGOs Sri Lanka Port Management Communications (Mobile, Telecom etc.)

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS Port Expansion Road Links Ferry services Suva – Nadir Total Logistics Services (W and G) Sri Lanka Port Management Small vessel harbor Communications Punjas

STRENGHTS NADI WEAKNESS Port structure Limited Port Private bulk handling equipment (Sugar appliances) Limited Tshipment Direct sea service Auckland (Fiji Water) Port Support Fiji Water Export Port Decisions referral Suva (Wood chip plant) NDMO Suva Equipment Punjas Hub (fmg) Wheat Silos International air links Wide body aircraft International air couriers International airfreight Sri Lankan Port Management

OPPORTUNITES THREATS Small vessel Harbor Road Link Suva Fisheries Berth Bridges Nadi – Lautoka Open Land adjacent to Port

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W and G links to Suva. Punjas Fiji Water (Supply Chain) Warehouse Sri Lankan Port Management

Suva is the commercial center of Fiji with most banks having their Pacific headquarters situated b there, including ANZ and the Westpac Bank.

A number of international / national financial institutions, non-governmental organizations and government ministries and departments are headquartered here.

Fiji Airways and Air Fiji have regular regional and international air services out of to Nadi and Suva.

A large part of Fiji's international shipping is conducted at Suva's Kings Wharf as well as docking of international cruise ships, which has led to a growth in Suva's tourism industry.

Many ancillary and industrial services are provided in Suva and is the basis for the regional industrial and commercial activity

There are large industrial areas, the largest being at Walu Bay, where there is a saturation of factories and warehouses and import and export companies. This area contains many ship repair yards as well as container terminals.

Economic Overview

Positive sectoral performances and latest consumption and investment indicators have suggested continuous positive economic activity this year (2015)

"Investment continues to be driven by construction activity, revealed by the strong growth in domestic cement sales (37.4 per cent, which impacts on the bulk berth at Suva) and new investment lending (75.2 per cent) in the first four months of the year, (Fiji Times) the impact is pressure on the Bulk berth (Kings North) at Suva

Historic Overview

The 800-plus volcanic and coral islands that make up the Pacific nation of Fiji ,offering a tropical climate, linking to a significant tourist industry, through resorts and cruise ships.

The period from 1987 through to 2014, saw Fiji subjected to internal instability that had an adverse effect on the economy, tourism and suspension from the Commonwealth

In 2012 the government agreed to hold free elections in 2014, prompting Fiji's neighbors Australia and New Zealand to restore full diplomatic ties. Following the elections, Fiji was re-instated Fiji to the commonwealth.

Ethnic.

Fiji's population, which resides mostly on the two main islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, is divided between indigenous Fijians and Indo-Fijians, the descendants of indentured laborers brought from India.

Ports and Gateways.

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The Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd, commonly known as ‘Fiji Ports’ is the government owned company that administers the following ports of entry: Suva, Lautoka, Malau, Levuka with responsibilities extending to Wairiki and Rotuma on the ISPS Code watchdog only.

Sri Lanka’s , Aitken Spence has secured a 15 year contract from the Fijian Government to manage the South Pacific nation’s two major ports, Suva and Lautoka, was signed in May of 2013.

Aitken Spence Plc trading as Fiji Ports Terminal Ltd (FPTL) has entered into a public-private partnership under which it will take a 51% holding in Fiji Ports Corporation’s subsidiary, Ports Terminal Ltd, which provides all cargo handling and stevedoring services at the two ports.

The Ports of Malau and Waikiri which are managed by Fiji Ports Corporation, the main through put being sugar through Malau and wood chips through the Port of Waikiri.

Port of Suva Port of Suva is Fiji’s busiest and largest container and general cargo port providing the maritime gateway to the country and also should be considered as transshipment center particularly for cargo destined for other South Pacific Island countries.

The Port is said to be one of the busiest and largest of the ports in the South Pacific.

All Port services are managed by Aitken Spence, known as Fiji Ports Terminal Ltd (FPTL) and provide full container, RORO Car, break-bulk/united bulk cruise ship and linked to the general port landside services.

Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd remains the landlord responsible for wharf side, marine issues, pilots, and tugs. Dredging, and port security in terms of ISPS.

Port Data – Suva.

Position – Latitude 180 – 8 S, Longitude 1780 – 26 E

Terminal storage: 100,000 TEUs. Reefers: 100 reefer points, Voltage: 415 Volts AC 50 HZ Tankers: Diameter 8 inches in Diameter. Density: Salt water, density 1025 approximately, no tidal effect on density

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Fresh Water: Thus is available at all berths, through hose at 30 tons per hour, Bunkers through either land line or delivered by road tanker Stevedoring: provided by Fiji Port Terminals Ltd (FPTL)

Equipment:

5 X 40 MT Heavy Containers handling with telescopic spreaders 2 x 38 tons heavy container handlers with telescopic spreaders 2 x 32 MT forklifts 1 x 12 MT empty container handler/stacker 2 x 6 MT forklifts 2 x 4 MT forklift

There are five Berth at the Port of Suva, Locations:

Kings South: 11m- multipurpose wharf, passenger vessels have priority of which there are about 80 vessels stemmed per year. The passenger vessel usually stays in port for about 12 hours arriving around 0600 hours and departing around 1800 hours,

Kings Central: 11m – Multi Purpose wharf, primarily for containers, car carriers, Tankers, the 40 metric ton mobile crane is located in this area of the quay

Kings North: 11m – Multipurpose wharf, however primarily used for the importation of bulk clinker , rice and flour received in bulk is landed through hoppers into modified containers ( aperture in the roof ) the bulk product is moved by road to Fiji Flour Mills etc. This is a high occupancy berth based in the demand and the import if clinker for the burgeoning cement industry.

Walu Bay: 9m- Walu wharf over the past two years have seen an increase in berth occupancy due to the number of fishing boats being allocated berths , this is due to the fact that Kings wharf berth occupancy has increased , foreign going fishing vessels need to contact the Department of Immigration for clearance of foreign crews .

This quay is also used by the Inter island ferries, coasters and small craft that sail within Fiji. Roro ferries use the berth, they berth Ramp on, thus limited direct quay space is taken up by the vessel, however the space on the wharf side is used when receiving and discharging may be congested at times.

The vessels that were evident at the berth were

MV Rogovoka MV Princess Civa MV Iloilovatu MV Suilvewi LCT Kusima MV Sea Rakino - converted Fishing Trawlers MV Brianna – Converted Fishing Trawlers

An example of the ferry configurations is included in Annexure 4.

Princess Wharf: is situated on the South side of King wharf and used mainly by small craft

Port of Lautoka

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Lautoka, is situated at position 180 -8’ South, 178 0-26’ East on the shipping lanes ‘criss crossing’ from the USA or Asia to Australia and New Zealand, identifying Lautoka an alternative Fiji transshipment hub for the South Pacific Port, Handles mostly bulk cargo, including sugar, molasses, woodchips, petroleum, and gas, also handles containerized cargoes including the substantial Fiji Water exports

Lautoka is in a pivotal position to cater for Fiji Water’s phenomenal export growth and poised to become a hive of activity when the additional land is leased out to potential Port industry users to complement Port of Lautoka.

Port of Lautoka is Fiji’s largest Port for handling bulk cargo, specializing in bulk sugar, molasses, woodchips, petroleum, and gas.

Lautoka services the shipping needs of Western Viti Levu and is the base for Fiji’s famed Blue Lagoon Cruises and Nadi’s Cruises

The sugar and woodchip exporters have their own berth and the loading appliances.

The Port is served by PDL and other lines, with a vessel calling every seven days to discharge and load, Fiji Water averages about 20 x 250 meter containers of bottled water each week, these are shipped on the Fiji – New Zealand route through to Auckland then transshipped to the West coast of the United States of America and other destinations.

The sugar and wood chip exporters have their own berth with the loading appliances, the schedules shows the seasonal movement, the impact will be on the road movements within the port and the sugar carriers conveying sugar cane from the fields through Nadi to Lautoka, little no impact on the general cargo multi purposes quay, may be on the marine movements. (Dry Bulk Statistics 2014-2015 Annex)

The Port is able to berth three vessels at a time, priority is given to passenger vessels, similar to the case in Suva.

Port Data- Lautoka

3 x berths West Pier 370 meters East Pier 150 meters Maximum draft: 11 m @ CD

Terminal storage: 40,000 TEUs Reefer Outlet: 100, voltage 415 volts AC 50 HZ Tug Boat: Valuable at South Sea towage at applicable rates Pilot Boat: Available at the Port of Lautoka Equipment:

1 x 40 tons container handler with telescopic spreader 1 x 38 MT heavy container handler with telescopic spreader 1 x 32 MT forklift truck. Fresh Water: Available at the wharf and supplied by Fiji Port

Private Sector – Specialized cargo handling equipment

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In addition to the to the Port equipment , Punjas & Sons Ltd , have two hoppers and grabs that are used for the discharge of bulk wheat , the bulk wheat is discharged through the hoppers onto tipper trucks or converted containers and transported to their Silos and mills .

The Fertilizer Company, South Pacific Fertilizer Ltd, has two hoppers, the fertilizer that is received in bulk, is discharged into the hoppers into road trucks then transported to their facilities.

Fiji Water , this organization exports 2r5i x 6 meter containers each week , thus have an exceptional logisti8cs and distribution structure , which may be an opportunity involve them and replicate certain aspects for the region .

Port of Vuda.

The Port is situated within the Port of Lautoka, servicing primarily the oil and gas tankers, managed by the oil majors with the size of ship ranging from 18,000 to 24,000 dwt.

The Port is served by ferry services and inter island coasters

Vuda providers a submarine pipeline off shore installation where the vessels can link up and discharge to the shore tanks.

Berthing and un-berthing operations is during daylight only and at the discretion of the Harbor Master, in consultation with the Master of the vessel.

Port of Levuka

Port of Levuka, is Fiji’s old capital, the original wharf was built in 1886 to day it is primarily a fishing port catering for fishing vessels to supply Levuka’s Cannery managed by PAFCO.

The Port is served by ferry and inter island coasters.

(Northern Air, services Levuka on a daily basis, each Wednesday, the flight arrives just after 0800 hours and leave in the early afternoon thus a day mission is possible)

(Levuka Town is registered as a natural heritage site for Fiji: many of its original buildings and infrastructure remain as it was built in the late 1800’s. A step back into Fiji’s past and history is experienced with it is this unique atmosphere that has encouraged cruise vessels to berth at Levuka to experience the heritage and culture)

Port Data

Maximum Draft: 7.5m Fresh Water: Available at all berths. Density: Salt water density 1025 approx. Fresh Water: Available at all berths Tug Boat: This is available through South Sea Towage limited, arrangements must be made well in advance. Pilot Boat: Nil available

Equipment:

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There is no cargo handling equipment available at Levuka

Other Ports.

Port of Denarua

Denarua is about 5 kilometers from the Nadi airport turn off and 33 kilometers from Lautoka

Services yachts and super yachts, no direct cargo capacity, this is a ‘leisure port’ however is able to be considered and used in the advent of an emergency. Cruise ships call at this port.

Port of Savusavu.

Services yachts, inter island ferries and cruise vessels. .

Emergency storage Area – Lautoka.

There is a large open area of land that is adjacent to the port, which is used for the parking of vehicles, in the time of emergency there is sufficient space to erect MSU, and the area is in close proximity to the road and Port entrances. The Elevation above mean sea level 2 meters

The Open land near to Port and Road, the port is to the left and the sugar Mill /Terminal is to the rear of the area. The area may well be prone to pooling of water, when it rains.

The implementation will be to interface with the Sugar Company, port and municipalities.

Airports

Nausori International Airport- Nadi

Nadi International Airport (IATA: NAN, ICAO: NFFN) is the prime international airport for the Republic of Fiji and a regional hub for the South Pacific islands, located adjacent to coast on the western side of the main island Viti Levu.

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Fiji Airways and Fiji Links use Nadi as their main hub.

The airport is 10 km from the city of Nadi and 20 km from the city of Lautoka about 192 km northwest of the country's capital Suva and its airport, Nausori International Airport. (See route notes).

Description.

Airport: Public

Operators: Airports Fiji Ltd

Location: Nausori Yita Levu.

Elevation: 18 Meters (amsl)

Length of runway o2/20 3,273 meters

09/27 2,136 Meter

Width 45 Meters

Latitude 17o45’19” South

Longitude 177o26”36”east

Gates 10 gates of which 2 are domestic and 8 international

Equipment. Top Lifters Forklifts

Tugs – Tractors Dollies’

Telescopic air gateways

Ground Power Unit Push Back Units

The airport is able to handle an Airbus 380 in an emergency situation, however in terms of operations Nadi airport has sufficient functioning equipment to handle wide bodies and 747 type aircraft.

NADI Airport -ATS was an active transshipment point for support to Vanuatu during the experience cyclone Pam emergency, and has the experience in the transshipment from Wide Bodied and /or other aircraft to smaller aircraft for the on carriage through the Port Villa – Vanuatu. The experience discharge the prime carrier, discharge and then re consolidating to the second carrier, the operation may be replicated for other countries.

ATS, will not act as Load master, however expect the carrier to plan and stow of the aircraft

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Airlines and destinations

A number of airlines offer service through Nadi , these include but are not limited to Fiji Air, Air New Zealand , Air NuiguINI, Air Vanuatu ,Jet Star , Korean Airways and Virgin Australia to the following destinations Nouméa, Wallis Island, Auckland, Christchurch, Honiara, Port Moresby, Port Vila, Apia, Auckland, Brisbane, Christchurch, Funafuti, Hong Kong, Honiara, Honolulu, Kiritimati, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Nuku'alofa, Port Vila, Singapore (begins 5 April 2016), Sydney, Tarawa, Wellington, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney.

Nausori International Airport-Suva.

Nausori International Airport: (IATA: SUV, ICAO: NFNA).

This airport is the second International Airport in Fiji, situated in Nausori on the south-Eastern side of Viti Levu (Fiji's main island), and about 23 km from Fiji's capital city, Suva, the road is being up graded

A 20-year Master Plan is being drafted for Nausori Airport, creating a facility for the international passengers and a domestic hub for Fiji.

The carriers and destinations offered are by Air Vanuatu , Fiji Air to Cicia, Kadavu, Koro, Labasa, Lakeba, Nadi, Savusavu, Taveuni, Vanua Balavu, Vunisea, Auckland, Port Vila,, Apia, Funafuti, Nukuʻalofa, Vava'u , using ATR type of aircraft .

Airport: Public

Operators: Airports Fiji Ltd

Location: Nausori Yita Levu.

Elevation: 5 Meters (amsl)

Length of runway 10/28 1,869 meters.

Width 45 meters

Latitude 18o02’36” South

Longitude 178o32”33”east

Equipment. Limited equipment, Trollies

Ships and schedules

The Port of Suva is considered the main transshipment port for traffic originated or transshipped over Australia and New Zealand through to the island nations of the South Pacific.

The main carriers to the Fiji Ports that link to the secondary transshipment services email each week, their updated schedule and any notices to:-

WFP.PACIFICSHIPPING - [email protected] ;

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The routing of the traffic from Asia, Europe or US load ports is usually over Sydney, Auckland and Brisbane then transshipped to secondary carriers that cover the main ports of the South Pacific islands.

The average transit time from the port of loading through to the ports of discharge vary between 33 days to 45 days, the issue is that the connections from the Prime carrier to the secondary carrier is achieved.

It is recommend that the cargo that is shipped, regular tracking and interface with the Port Agents is maintained. The Bills of Lading will clearly define the prime carrier/voyage number and the transshipment port through to the secondary carrier.

International Shipping Lines –

There are a number developed ship’s agency organizations in Fiji, Pacific region, the managers of which regularly meet as an Association to review port functions, facilities, rates and services.

FSOAA Agency Principals Contact Phone Email Members (Cargo Ships) Person Campbell’ MATSON Ms. Rona 9203723 [email protected] s Shipping (Change Campbell Ltd agency in Dec 15) Carpenter GBH/ Bali Hai/ Mr. 9996445 m.narain.shipping@carpenters. s Shipping NGPL Manikam com.fj Ltd Narain Pacific SWIRE/ PFL Mr. Craig 9998959 [email protected] Agencies Strong (Fiji) Ltd

Neptune NPL/Polynesian Mr Greg 7991762 [email protected] Pacific / CMA- Von Line CGM/ANL Litzheim Shipping Maersk Mr. Jeffrey 9999753 [email protected] Services Lin (Fiji) Ltd Transam PDL/PIL Mr. Bradley 9907 [email protected] (Fiji) Ltd Bower 034 W&G Ltd Hamburg Sud/ Mr. Eddie 7707806 [email protected] MATSON (as at Yuen 01 Dec 15)

A number of these organizations have links to warehousing, clearing, and forwarding and associated logistics infrastructures within Fiji and countries within the South Pacific.

The international shipping lines that serve Fiji are represented by the companies that are recorded on the table above, being the prime carrier and services to Suva are as follows

Australia (Mel, Syd, Brisbane – Fiji

New Zealand to Fiji

Fiji to New Zealand

Ex-Asia (Singapore – Auckland) to Fiji

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New Zealand to New Caledonia and Fiji

The secondary transshipment services from the Port of Suva, Fiji to the South pacific islands are as follows.

Fiji to Samoa, America Samoa and Tonga

Fiji to Christmas Island and Honiara

Fiji to Vanuatu and New Caledonia

Fiji via Majuro to Ebeye, Kosrae, Pohnpie, Chuuk (Micronesia)

Fiji to Nauru

Fiji to Futuna, Funafuti, Tarawa, Majuro, Christmas Island

The Lines represented have been requested to place us on their mail list in order that we have up to date schedule of the vessels movements from the ports Auckland and Australian (Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney,) that may be linked to prosper consolidation WFP.

An independent Mail box ([email protected]) has been set up for all sailing schedules, plus issues relevant to Ports and shipping.

Logistics, Warehouse and Storage.

The support through warehousing and a combined logistics structure for internally and locally sourced foods and nonfood items is critical to the distribution process.

International and regional sourced goods may be imported into Fiji by Air and sea , the routine traffic flows as a norm will shipped by sea, a cost effective method with a proven deep sea and regional shipping links .

In the advent of pre and post emergency , goods will be imported in the most expeditious method , thus working in tandem with NDMO and Emergency coordinators a robust structure needs to be established that will include but not be limited to

• Human Resources • Warehouses • Air Port • Sea Ports • Handling • Transport • Airport Functions Sea Port Functions • Secondary carriers

NDMO, will be the driver of the process based on their Mandate and will develop in conjunction with UN Agencies, INGOs, NGOs and selected private sector organization a warehouse and distribution structure.

The established of such a nationwide structure takes time , thus to be ready in advance of any disasters it is recommend that an Organist ion in the private sector be considered on a shirt term basis , this can be a common services warehouse , costs will apply . An early completion and submission of Approved Vendors form is suggested.

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A recommendation for the Republic of Fiji that Williams and Gosling Ltd be considered (www.whfiji.com.fj)

1. The organization is established in Fiji and links throughout the 5 countries that are being assessed 2. Offices located in Suva, Nadi, Lautoka, BA, and SavuSavu. 3. Transport fleet comprising of a range of road transport which includes load beds 4. Information Technology that allows the platform the Emergency Telecommunications and National links 5. Customs brokerage. (In respect of the situation, it is essential that the Customs and Ministry of Finance requirements are adhered to). 6. Airfreight services 7. Links to International Couriers ( UPS a LET partner ) 8. Ship’s agency (Transam) 9. Sea freight (inward and outward) linked to transshipment processes with Fiji and to the neigh bough Island countries. 10. Warehouse and supply chain manage a. Container depots and Bonded yards b. Williams and Gosling Ltd Reefer storage c. Availability of pallets d. Fumigation

International shipping linked to the region is important, Suva, Fiji is an important transshipment hub. Williams and Gosling Ltd is joint venture partners with Pacific Direct Linen, in partnership with Transam Fiji ltd, incorporated in 1997.

Transam ship’s agency network that covers American Samoa, Fiji, New Caledonia, North Island, Samoa, Tahiti, Vanuatu and Wallis & Futuna .

Transam is currently agent for the following shipping Lines - organizations.

• Pacific Direct Line • Pacific International Lines (Pte) ltd. • Paul Gaugin Cruises. • Hamburg Sud • Henning’s Shipping • Tankers • General Cargo vessels • Cruise Liners • International registered Fishing trawlers- Boats. • Yachts ( Pleasure and Commercial Super Yachts )

University of the South Pacific (Pacific Centre for environment and sustainable development)

The Research Associate is working on a number of projects in regard to sustainable shipping , with the emphasis cost effective based on wind propelled and low carbon propulsion for the inter islands shipping within the Pacific Region . In addition to his research and papers, he has 30 years of experience in the Pacific and well versed in the shipping and port constraints

Government and Private sector structures.

The main link in terms of emergency preparedness and the ongoing development will be focused thigh the Director of the National Management disaster Organization ,linking to the relevant Government and Parastatal organizations .

The Ports and airports are autonomous and operated under their own management structures, however are an important component in the day to day routine movements of people and freight, and come into their own in times of disasters or emergencies.

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The National flagged ocean carriers in the main operating coasters, converted fishing trawlers, Landing Craft Tank and RORO ferries, are autonomous with no formal ship owners association. (Grounden shipping, Patterson shipping, Bligh Shipping, Victoria Marine Ltd, Seaview shipping)

The Civil defense that encompasses Police, Fire Brigade, ambulance and hospital required to be linked into the overall emergency equation.

Private Sector within Fiji , still works under the system acting as ‘ agents’ for various items from motor vehicles to pumps .

There are numerous Clearing and ship’s agency organizations, few of which have the overall structure to manage the entire movement through the Logistics supply chain, without having to subcontract. The exception being Williams and Gosling followed by Carpenter’s Shipping, who have alignment with international organizations, linked to regional structures and Shipping Lines

The Ship’s agents are numerous, with seven main companies that represent the International scheduled Liner services.

Cruz Holdings Limited.

This operates out of Suva and Lautoka, operates Landing Craft Tank within Fiji and to the neighboring Pacific islands.

Patterson Brothers (Pty) Ltd.

Patterson Brothers Shipping Company Ltd is a family run inter-island ferry operation with offices based in Suva, Nausori, Levuka, Lautoka and Labasa. The organization offers “Roll on Roll Off" inter-island vessel services, on the basis Suva/Levuka/Suva and Suva/Natori/Nabouwalu/Labasa route on a daily basis

Goundar Shipping Ltd.

Goundar Shipping Ltd is a local inter island shipping company with its headquarters in Levuka and operations based in Suva. The company has two vessels, Lomaiviti Princess 1 and Lomaiviti Princess II. Operates twice a week service from Suva’s Narain wharf to Savusavu and Taveuni, Kadavu (Vunisea & Kavala). Weekly services are scheduled to Koro and GAO and monthly services to Lau (Vanuabalavu & Cicia) and Rotuma.

Route Notes – Suva – Nadir. – 4th – 5th November 2015.

The mission to Nadi and Lautoka was to meet with the Port and Airport authorities, Punjas Ltd and understand the layout of the Port.

An opportunity for a passing road /route survey was undertaken.

Distance Table.

SUVA NADI LAUTOKA SUVA 0 198 224 NADI 198 0 26 LAUTOKA 224 26 0

Weather Conditions.

Dry and overcast, average temperate about 23 o c.

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The terrain on the route is very dry and dusty, the vegetation is ‘dull’ not the usual lush vegetation expected in the Pacific. Traffic Flows

The traffic was light, generally motor cars and buses, on the outward journey I did not see any large vehicles carry containers Shippers and receivers do transport containers from to Lautoka to ship out of Suva.

Three 12 meter container carriers were seen on the Nadi – Suva road on the 5th of November Five road tankers carrying fuel were travelling east on the 4th of November.

Traffic tends to back up in the vicinity of Suva and from Nadi through to Lautoka some 26 kilometers beyond the airport.

Speed Limit.

The national maximum speed limit is 80 Kilometer per hour, with reductions down to 50 Kilometers per hour down to 20 kilometers per hour, when transiting villages and schools.

The Road users generally abide by the speed limit, in reality one can average about 60 kilometers per hour.

Road Conditions.

The road is a single lane asphalt road, clearly marked through the central line and on the side of the road The boarders are general well-trimmed and the ditches and drainage are appear to be clean and free of rubbish and vegetation , this will ensure that the water disburses when it rains .

The road generally follows the coast line. In some areas the distance from the high water mark is about 150 to 200 meters, thus a tidal surge or Tsunami will have a negative impact on the road surface for a period of time, and damage may also occur through wash ways .in the areas close to the coastline.

In the areas through the high ground, there was no evidence, on todays drive, of landslides or wash ways. Ongoing repairs are being carried out, certain sectors of the road are being resurfaced (around 66.4 milestone and again 91, 5 milestone). The road is generally free of potholes and it is evidential that ongoing repairs are being continuously undertaken by work gangs.

The road surface is good.

The road is unlit.

A medium range / size of sedan vehicle is adequate for this road.

Signage and sign posts.

Direction Signposts are generally lacking, the village boundaries are well marked.

The local comments for directions, outbound to Nadi ‘keep the sea on your left shoulder ‘and the opposite on the return to Suva.

Speed limits are clearly shown, 80 KHP the national limited bad between 30 and 50 khp through the villages and school areas.

Bridges. I counted 30 being number of bridges that cross over deep ravines and /or rivers, with no alternative routes. (This excludes culverts and crossing that have an alternative method to cross the ravine or river)

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I did not venture off the main road to check and see if there were alternative cross point which I am sure that there are.

The importance of the bridges, if they are damaged through a Tsunami or earthquake, the link between Suva, Nadi and Lautoka may well be disrupted. (The alternative would traverse the island in the opposite direction)

FUEL. There are three fuel station on the main road, these, may well be augmented with fuel being available at the numerous resorts and the towns off the main road.

Lautoka. (Sugar)

Lautoka the ‘ sugar city ‘ , road trucks transporting sugar from the fields to the mill and loading appliance within the city of Lautoka ( Port area ) and in close proximity to the port loading area , are heavily laden thus slow down traffic , in addition , there is an overhang of at least half a meter on each side of the 2,2 meter of the road truck bed , which means that sugar trucks are taking up the entire lane , which results in a visibility hazard and dangerous to overtake.

Communications.

The signal on the Digicel system showed a ‘strong’ signal throughout the journey, I stopped on the return journey to check email using Digicel Modem, functioned well.

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Section 8 : Assessment of Republic of Vanuatu

(Additional details may be found in the Logistics Capacity assessmenthttp://dlca.logcluster.org/display/public/DLCA/Vanuatu)

Recommendations.

3. Common user warehouse for UN, INGOs, ICRC, IFRC and NDMO. (Unicef are investigating alternative warehousing and are keen to participate )

4. Discussed with Ocean Shipping Logistics to consider the storage of the Forklifts – Cargo handling equipment and durmatstm, at their facilities, who have space and can support the equipment with qualified marine engineers –Implementation.

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6. In consultation with NDMO to consider the involvement with their warehouses in Luganville, Santo (Red Cross and NDMO) for storing of items to support the central and northern islands.

7. To consider the appointment of Vanuatu Agencies to attend to all Clearing and Forwarding functions attending to all customs clearances , inward shipping documentation , Port and airport statutory clearances and pay all charges on behalf of WFP , ensure all provisions and UN privileges are adhered , based on the fact that they are the appointed NDMO customs agent.

8. To approach Au BON Marche on the basis that they hold identified emergency Food items that can be purchased to cover post disaster distribution need (Procurement and programme).

10. Vanuatu shipping arrangements will need to be split into three sections, Northern remote Islands the central islands and the southern area in the region of Tanna.

Port Villa is the capital and largest city of The Republic of Vanuatu and is located on the island of Efate.

The population of Port Villa forms 18.8% of the country's population, and 66.9% of the population of Efate.

Situated on the South coast of the island of Efate, Port Villa is the economic and commercial centre of Vanuatu. On March 13, 2015, Port Villa bore extensive damage from Cyclone Pam

The Republic of Vanuatu relies on its inter-island shipping services as the major means Of transport freight and people, connecting its outer islands to the central port hubs, Port Villa and Luganville (Santo).

The shipping provides routes for cargo shipment and other services deliveries to various communities living on the outer-islands.

Inter-island shipping supports the trade between the outer islands and the international trade links of Vanuatu.

The World Food Programmed established a presence in Vanuatu post Cycle PAM , this was through the Logistics Clusters , ETC and Food security cluster an office headed by an Emergency coordinator that covered air, shipping , programmer, Food security , and distribution to beneficiaries situated throughout the island country .

On gong contacts and working arrangements were established with a number of private and government sectors that included clearing agents, shipping agents, Ocean carriers, transported, Ports authorities under the overall umbrella and guidance of NDMO.

National Disaster Management office (NDMO)

Vanuatu is divided into six provinces: NDMO will link to their disaster management plan.

• Manama (Malakal, Ambrym, Paama) • Penama (Pentecost, Ambae, Maewo – in French: Pénama) • Sanma (Santo, Malo)

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• Shefa (Shepherds group, Efate – in French: Shéfa) • Tafea (Tanna, Aniwa, Futuna, Erromango, Aneityum – in French: Taféa) • Torba (Torres Islands, Banks Islands)

Ports and Gateways.

Port Villa is Vanuatu's most prime harbor and the center of the country's trade.

The international airport, Bauerfield International (VLI) is located, about a fifteen minute drive from the Port area.

Major industries in the city and Efate Island remain agriculture and fishing.

Tourism is also becoming important, especially from Australia and New Zealand, augmented by numerous cruise vessels calling, said to be around 300 schedule calls per annum, the cruise ships have priority berthing (following by general cargo and Tankers, then other vessels

Vanuatu is a tax haven, and has a large number of vessels on her registry and offshore financing in Port Villa is an important part of the economy.

Vanuatu is dependent on foreign aid, of which comes from Australia New Zealand, Japan (Lapetsi wharf construction ) although in recent years aid has also come from the People's Republic of China for the upgrade of the Luganville , Santo Wharf.

35.7% of exports are shipped out from Port Villa and 86.9% of imports arrive in Port Vila. Luganville main export is copra packed in sacks and shipped in 6 meter iso containers.

Lapetsi Port Expansion Project

The Japanese government has launched a 50 million US dollars project to expand Lapetsi Wharf in Vanuatu to improve the archipelago’s international shipping capabilities.

Japan International Cooperation Agency, (JICA), recognized that Vanuatu depends on maritime transport to sustain its economy, is, Vanuatu urgently needs to improve its handling capacity and expand the wharf.

The Lapetsi Wharf project commenced on the 16th of October is expected to be completed in 2017. TAO Corporation are the principal with Fletchers of New Zealand being the Project Managers, the new pier will have a frontage if 200 meters, Draft of 12 meters, the back end of the quay will be about 250 meters.

The road that leads from the port to the City of Port Vila, which is busy in terms if cargo and movement of people, needs to be upgraded, we understand, not confirmed, that Australia aid may fund a project to upgrade the road.

AFIRA wharf and stevedoring/ Afira Wharf 1994 Stevedores ltd , have a 50 year agreement to manage the developed port area ( Stevedores , containers, storage , breakbulk, unitized etc.) the Port ( land and quays etc. )Remains the property of Ports and Marine department that is responsible for wharf, quay, dredging, lights etc.

Luganville – Santo

Luganville is one of Vanuatu's busier ports, especially as a transshipment point for copra and cacao. Segond Channel, the body of water off the coast of Luganville behind Aore Island, provides the town with an excellent sheltered harbor.

The land transportation in Luganville has changed dramatically and improved immensely.

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Northern Island Stevedore Company Ltd (NISCON_ have a 50 year agreement to manage the developed port area ( Stevedores , containers, storage , breakbulk, unitized etc.) the Port remains the property of Ports and Marine department that is responsible for wharf, quay , dredging , lights etc. , which is similar to the agreement in Port Villa.

The management of NISCON advised that the handling equipment was old and will required to be renewed when the new quay planned completion date in November 2017.

The Luganville Wharf project – Santo

The Quays and wharf side is being upgraded by the Shanghai Construction Company. The new wharf will be 360 meters length with an alongside draft of 12 meters (to review).

In addition two new warehouses will be built (50 x 30).

A terminal for passenger vessels will also be built, (no telescopic gangways)

The Luganville wharf, all land aside and stevedoring will be carried out by the Northern Island Stevedoring Company Ltd.\

The priority berthing will be

1. Passenger- Cruise vessels 2. Container vessels 3. General cargo and Bulk vessels. 4. Oil Tankers

The area adjacent to the Luganville wharf, where the interisland vessels and Ferries berth, will undergo a major face lift, the funding will originate from The World Bank and the project will be undertaken by Hawken’s of New Zealand.

The project is said to commence in February 2016 taking approximately 15 to 18 months to complete.

Airport Information on Pekoa /Baurfield/White Grass.

AIRPORT RWY LENGTH RWY WIDTH RWY COORDINATES (M) (M) ELEVATION Bauerfield 2,600 M 45 M 21 M S17 41’57.57’’ E168 19’11.26’’ Pekoa 2,000 M 30 M 55 M S15 30’20.76’’ E167 13’16.89’’ White Grass 1,230 M 30 M 6 M S19 27’18.00’’ E169 13’24.00’’

RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING SERVICES

AIRPORT AD FIRE CATEGORY RESCUE EQUIPMENT CAPABILITY FOR REMOVAL OF DISABLE ACFT Bauerfield CAT 7 Nil Responsibility of ACFT Operator Pekoa CAT 6 Nil Responsibility of ACFT Operator White Grass CAT 4 Nil Responsibility of ACFT Operator

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AIRCRAFT TYPE ON AIRPORT

AIRPORT ACFT CODE ACFT TYPES LOAD Bauerfield A/B/C/D UP TO B767/MILITARY RESTRICTIONS MAY C17 APPLY TO MILITARY C17 DUE PAVEMENT STRENGTH Pekoa A/B/C Up to B737-300 RESTRICTIONS MAY MILITARY C130 APPLY TO MILITARY ACFT White Grass A/B/C Up to ATR72 RESTRICTIONS MAY MILITARY C130 APPLY.

PARKING

AIRPORT ACFT CODE CAPACITY Bauerfield A/B/C/D including Military Limited/time slots required Pekoa A/B/C Including Military Limited/time slots required White Grass A/B/C including Military Limited/time slots required

HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

AIRPORT CARGO FUEL TYPE FUEL CAPACITY EMERGENCY HANDLING SPACE FACILITIES Bauerfield Full cargo Avgas-100/Jet A1 Up to 12,000L Can be arranged facilities available (10,000L) available on via VTS request Pekoa Limited Avgas-100 Available normal Can be arranged (3,000L) Jet A1 working hours: (10,000L) prior notice required for extra White Grass Limited Avgas 100 & Jet Belongs to Air Can be arranged A1 Vanuatu prior arrangement to airline required

Future

Development of the airport, runways and structures

a. For Bauerfield Only : Upgrade project (runways/taxiways/turning nodes) on consultation phase - b. Pekoa: Not yet c. White Grass: Not yet

The carriers and destinations offers are Air Vanuatu , Fiji Air , Air New Zealand , Virgin Australia to, Nadi, Suva m Pekoa , White Grass , Brisbane , Honiara ,

Ships and schedules.

The shipping lines and their agents have been requested and they send their weekly schedules to the

WFP.PACIFICSHIPPING - [email protected];

Vanuatu is serviced by a number of shipping lines. Direct services operate from several ports on the east coast of Australia, Auckland in New Zealand, with transshipment from ports in Asia and further afield

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The prime carrier from International ports of loading, as a rule transship over the Port of Suva, Fiji through to Luganville (Santo) and to Port Villa. The traffic is mostly carried in containers, out of gauge and ‘heavy’ cargo shipped on flat racks.

The free period of time to clear and turn in the empty containers is 21 days, there after containers demurrage and Port terminal charges commences.

Warehouse and Storage.

The warehouse and storage situation the Republic of Vanuatu is not plentiful, lacking in disciplines and systems.

1. Airports

a. Port Villa– Bauerfield.

The airport there storage capacity is limited to about 30 metric tons /120 cubic meters. Thus can be augmented, as was the case post cyclone Pam with the setting up of Mobile storage Units on the car park areas .The appropriate cargo handling equipment is not available, i.e. top loaders, trailers’ etc.

b. Espiritu Santo –Pekoa.

The airport has very limited storage capacity and a scarcity of suitable handling equipment. There is some space in front of the airport terminal, which is grass and flat that can easily accommodate two full sized mobile storage unit

2. Ports.

a. The special equipment to be purchased and positioned to the Republic of Vanuatu. (Forklifts and cargo handling equipment and Duramatm , it is recommend subject to implement that the equipment is stored with Ocean Shipping :ogist8cs that have covered warehousing , lifting equipment and space .In addition , being ship operators they have qualified marine engineers on site (Forklifts and cargo handling equipment over the first number of hours will need to be serviced by the Suppliers / approved service providers ).

The implementation of the assessment will need to review.

b. Port of Villa.

There is limited warehousing space with Port Villa, cargo that is received by sea , in some instances remain in the containers for a prolonged period of time that attracts demurrage and storage costs plus possible deterioration to the contents of the containers attributable to the heat and very high humidity . A number of the retailers have their own warehouses with Racking. (I.e. Au Bon Marche)

c. Port of Espritu Santo - Luganville Wharf.

There is limited warehousing space within the island of Luganville , cargo that is received by sea , in some instances remain in the containers for a prolonged period of time that attracts demurrage and storage costs plus possible deterioration to the contents of the container due to the constant heat and very high humidity . A number of the retailers have their own warehouses with Racking. (i.e.)

The recommendation for the warehousing is for the implementation of the assessment to approach the Donors (JICA and Chinese- Shanghai Construction) in association with AFIRA and NISCON for a dedicated humanitarian warehouse in the new to be developed Port facilities

Government and Private sector structures

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In terms of the assessment the prime government structure that will be the interface for the Logistics and ETC clusters will be through the NDMO, who will in turn be the conduit to the various government office, Prime Minister’s office sand through to the 6 Provinces on the islands.

The sea and Port gateways are government parastatal organizations each of which have their own Board of Directors, executive and managers and are responsible for the management of their respective sea and airports.

The Vanuatu Port and Marine authorities are the landlord of the Ports of Vanuatu, responsible for the quays , dredging , lights , security and isps , the Ports of Port Villa and Luganville are ‘leased out on 50 year leases to :-

3. Port of Villa. The cargo handling is outsourced AFIRA wharf and stevedoring/ Afira Wharf 1994 Stevedores ltd who have the responsibility for all stevedoring, (breakbulk, and unitized, bulk, containers) this is for international, deep sea and regional coastal vessels. AFIRA, have to maintain the appropriate cargo handling equipment, a labor force and support structures. In addition AFIRA manage the container terminals, and local cartage.

4. Port of Espritu Santo - Luganville Wharf. The cargo handling is outsourced the Northern Island Stevedoring Company who have the responsibility for all stevedoring, (breakbulk, unitized, bulk, containers) this is for international, deep sea and regional coastal vessels. NISCON, have to maintain the appropriate cargo handling equipment, a labour force and support structure. In addition NISCON manage the container terminals, and local cartage.

The Ports of Port Villa and Luganville are undergoing a massive development , thus will upgrade the port quay and wharf side , an issue that , at present , is of concern is that the two organizations who have been entrusted with the cargo handling , their equipment will not be up to the standard required of a modern port . There are no apparent plans that we understand to purchase equipment.

Inter Island Shipping.

The international sourced traffic as a norm arrives is standard iso sea containers m the contents are stripped and stored in either Santo or Vila. The imported items are then distributed through to the various islands and remote destinations by a variety of Vanuatu Coaster, Landing craft and on one inter island ferry.

The issues that need attention is to establish formal sailing schedule linked to published freight tariffs , this will permit shippers to plan and cost their movements .

Vanuatu Ferries, operate RORO ferry that cover Santo, Port Vila and Tanna on a regular schedule. This has been used in the past to ship food related items post Pam.

Traffic flows from Port Villa and Luganville to the Remote Islands ( Mere Lava ) ,Maewo, Pentecost , Ambrym ,Tanna , Erommango and the furthest point being Ameityum served usually by inducement.

At the time of the supply of food after Cyclone Pam, owners and operators of vessels had to be identified and contracted, thus was not a wicker chair approach but a physical seeking if the appropriate tonnage.

Vanuatu shipping arrangements will need to be split into three sections, Northern remote Islands m the central islands and the southern area in the region of Tanna.

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Section 9: Assessment – Republic of Solomon Islands

(Additional details may be found in the Logistics Capacity assessment Linkhttp://dlca.logcluster.org/display/public/DLCA/Solomon+Islands )

Recommendations.

1. The decision and the way forward to be a jointly targeted and implemented approach, through the NDMO, the decision will need to link back to their strategic thought processes, linking and reference to their 2016 Action plan

2. The NDMO plan for 2016 will be published early 2016, for review and implementation. WFP to offer input and analysis and implementation of the Plan (This will work closely with the ETC)

3. Shipping: WFP to establish a template and basic procedures, for guidance with the shipping process to analysis NDMO shipping, type of ships, costs, assist with the stemming of vessels, type, Configuration and size.

4. In consultation with NDMO, WFP to assist, as requested, in the development of warehouses and distribution systems that link to the overall logistics supply chain (through to the Islands /remote point of delivery)

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5. Equipment, Forklifts – Cargo handling equipment, MSU, and duramattm, the consideration of the positioning of the most appropriate equipment needs to be finalized with the NDMO to ensure that equipment is complementing the initiatives. The equipment should be positioned at HQ level and only deployed at the onset of an emergency • Equipment on islands and remote areas to be considered for discussion and review in 2016, cognizance to be taken of support structures, storage, deployment procedures and trained operators.Type and configuration of ships. 6. Input, discussion and guidance for the way forward for the constitution and implementation of the various clusters to be formalized and developed, (Food, Logistics, and Communications etc. (The word cluster is not a preferred title in the Solomon’s thus using ‘committee ‘e.g. Logistics Committee. The ‘committees ‘(suggested the terms Sector be considered) will be chaired by NDMO and Co-chaired from other Government departments, UN agencies, ING0s, and private sector that will add value to the overall processes and implementation to the 2016 initiatives.

7. NDMO are expecting support, to be specified, and input from WFP to the implementation of their plans into 2016, linking to Committees, shipping and processes.

8. AIR FREIGHT .Pacific AIR Express Limited offer weekly services from Brisbane using B737 300F, develop and implement an operating scenarios based in the strategic Hub concepts planned for Brisbane and other locations.

9. LOGISTICS AND SHIPPING As a stepping staging development a Plan with Silent Logistics who are able offer the total logistics service linked to landing craft services with sailing schedules to the islands .The initial template may be used to bring other ship’s operators into an emergency operating group.

10. Tradco – To consider as a possible ship’s agency appointment for the future.

11. Training: To agree with basic training with NDMO (Erect MSU, Shipping, warehouse systems, ETC) and associated organizations (Appears to be in the domain of NZ and Australia and the implants are reluctant to give ground).

12. Develop a rapport with the management of the Port, presently very stand offish.

Introduction

Solomon Islands is a sovereign country consisting of a , Solomon Islands chain consists of several large volcanic islands to the south-east of Papua New Guinea, as well as outlying islands and atolls. large number of islands in Oceania lying to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu and covering a land area of 28,400 square kilometers (11,000 sq. mi).

The country's capital, Honiara, is located on the island of Guadalcanal. The country takes its name from the Solomon Islands archipelago, which is a collection of Melanesian islands that also includes the North Solomon Islands (part of Papua New Guinea), but excludes outlying islands, such as Rennell and Bellona, and the Santa Cruz Islands.

The terrain is mountainous and heavily forested.

Ports and Gateways.

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The Ports of the Solomon Iles are state owned operations, under the Solomon Island Port Authority

The sea port of Point Cruz is the main port of entry into Solomon Islands. A number international shipping companies operate as the port has facility to handle containers.

Passenger ferry services operate from Honiara's main wharf at Point Cruz, the Notable operators are the ferry operations MV Pelican Express and MV Solomon Express, offering services once week to Malaita and the western provincial cities of Mbunikalo, Seghe, Noro, and Gizo.t

The Port is undertaking a physical and administrative revamp, Consultants from Singapore are presently in situ reviewing all aspects if the physical, tariffs, processes and administration operations.

The access roads will be repaired and upgraded by 2016, Lighting is being on 30 meter turrets, container equipment to complement the new pier being constructed is being ordered, and the list was not available.

Fuel is imported through a single buoy mooring system and pumped ashore through to the tanks farms belonging to Shell and those of Mark Worth Oil Ltd, Honiara Bulk Fuel.

Shell are said to be the only organization that have equipment to contain an oil spill:

The Port tariffs, inclusive of Marine and cargo operations have increased by 300 % to 400 % effective from the 1st of September 2015.

The port productivity is considered on the low side.

The Stevedores operation are part of the Solomon Islands Port Authority.

Local Shipping – Domestic Wharf,

The Port of Honiara is the hub port for the local shipping industry.

To support and facilitate the operation of the industry, local jetties have been constructed to provide berthing for the vessels.

Berthing movement is being control and coordinated by the Harbors division to ensure that discharge and back loading vessels gets the priority for the berthing.

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There are eight piers ( finger jetties ) that may effectivity berth two vessel alongside each side of the Pier , the area is busy with vehicles moving along the jetties to work directly under the ship’s hook, ( average SWL 700 Kilograms to 2 Metric tons )There are no shore cranes and as advised mobile cranes are not used in the domestic port area .

Solomon Islands is a country of many scattered islands of both large and small. The Movement and transporting of freight and people, to and from the urban centers and villages requires a robust transport system that is manageable, and affordable to the rural people, which will be the catalyst to the development of trade and the eas4e of movement between the islands,

This has led to the growth and development of Inter-Island shipping industry over the years. At least 2 or more vessels are imported from Japan every year, a number of Vessels are built locally from sawn timbers by local boat builders who have acquired the expertise and the experience in ship building.

There are estimated to be around 150 ‘coaster’ type operating in the maritime industry Almost 99% of the vessels are Solomon Islanders owned, flagged and registered.

Port Data Port of Honoria.

Berth

• Length of Berth: 120 meters • Water Depth: 10 - 13 meters

Anchorage: Anchorage is available off the restricted anchorage area for both domestic and international ships (see Chart BA1735, BA 1750)

Pilotage is compulsory

Pilot Boarding Station is at latitude 09’ 24”6”(s) Longitude 159’59.95 (e)

Berthing is restricted for daylight only except for departures

Mooring and departure is restricted for daylight only

Tidal Ranges 0.5- 1.10 m

Services Available

Tugs are used to assist berthing is available.

Fuel bunkering is available and can be arranged.

Fresh water is available at the international wharf and the local jetties.

Stevedoring is provided 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays (SSHINC)

Security service is provided 7days a week, 24 hours a day

Other Operational Services includes

Container Washing. (For Return to Australia) Cargo and Container Storage. Out Port Pilotage.

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Equipment Hiring Shed and Warehouse Rentals

Port Developments - New International Wharf Construction Phase

The ground breaking ceremony for the construction phase of the New International Wharf was held earlier this year 2015, when it is completed, this will certainly boost trade at the Port of Honiara.

Toa Corporation, are undertaking the reconstruction of the new port area, they are undertaking a similar operation at Port Villa, Vanuatu.

It is expected that the new wharf will be in operation in 2016.This is a second international wharf and once in operation, it would reduce the waiting time for ship berthing as two wharfs will be in operation simultaneously and also larger vessels can be easily accommodated.

The Port Industry is a competitive and dynamic industry and smaller ports like the Port of Honiara & Noro has to seriously invest in port infrastructure and technology in order to remain competitive with our neighboring ports in the South Pacific.

Strategic plan 2013- 2017

Experts from Singapore have been engaged to provide expert guidance in the development of the SIPA’s strategic plan 2013 - 2017. The focus is for SIPA to operate efficiently and effectively in delivering its services through investment on appropriate port technology. This outcome will be increased trade volume through the ports, and permit SIPA operate in a sound and sustainable financial capacity

With the obligation under the State Own Enterprise (SOE) Act to reform, this strategy will ensure that SIPA Governance is Sound, its strategy reflects the National Values and Commitment to building “A United, Vibrant Solomon Islands".

In this commitment, the planning is to project Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) as the Point of Call, and the Ports as the Shipping and Tourism hub for the Pacific Region.

As part of the strategic plan, a team of consultants from Singapore is engaged to review SIPA’s financial and operational functions. The review exercise includes the Information Technology section, Finance, Human Resource and the Operation.

Airport Gateway (Honiara International Airport)

Honiara International Airport (IATA: HIR, ICAO: AGGH , is the only international airport in the Solomon Islands , located 8 kilometers (5 miles) , from the capital Honiara.

Passenger and freight services are available, offered by a number of airlines offer service to And from Honoria , these include but are not limited to Fiji Air, Solomon’s , Airways and Virgin Australia to the following destinations Brisbane , Nadi, Port Vila, Port Moresby, Apia,

Airport Type: Military – Civilian, Location: Guadalcanal Elevation: 9 meters (amsl) Length of Runway 2,200 Meters Width of Runway 45 meters Longitude: 09025”41” South Latitude: 160003”17” East Equipment JCB Telescopic forklift 9 x Dollies 1 x Tug

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Solomon Island Terminal services ltd.

S I Terminals are the accredited airport handling agents for Honiara International airport, and have the capacity to handle 737 300 with the existing cargo handling equipment.

The equipment is as shown is all of the equipment that is available, thus any wide bodied aircraft, cargo handling equipment will need to be positioned.

SI Terminals handle an average of 23 inward/outward flights a week. . Cargo- Air cargo

Pacific AIR Express Limited offer weekly services from Brisbane using B737 300F, the rotation is

Brisbane to Honiara, Honiara to Port Villa and then Return to Brisbane

Currently we offer air freighter aircraft services only to Honiara and Port Moresby from Brisbane.

Flights to Honiara operate Thursday only.

Flights to Port Moresby operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

(Flights are not scheduled for the festive season and New Year, being rescheduled early to mid- January pending on demand)

Pacific air are able to move both food and non-food items, your suppliers will be required to supply appropriate export documentation – health certificates, commercial invoices, etc.

Customs, Quarantine pre-clearance will be required for Honiara for immediate delivery due to non-refrigeration availability.

Pacific air express have their own cargo handling equipment plus a warehouse located at the Ranaldi Industrial area.

Ships and schedules

The main carriers to the Solomon Iles m South Pacific Ports that link to the secondary transshipment services send each week, their updated schedule and any notices to

WFP.PACIFICSHIPPING [email protected];

Neptune shipping who are represented by Sullivan Ship’s agency have a regular liner service from

Suva – Melbourne – Brisbane to Honiara and Naura Melbourne – Sydney – Brisbane Honiara and Naura (Naura is only scheduled for every second voyage.

Tradco Shipping Ltd.

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This organization is said to handle in their region of 80% of the ship’s Agency business that goes Through the ports of Honiara and Naura.

The Lines represented are

Swires, Sofrano (Ex New Zealand) Kyai Shipping co ltd, NYK Bulk and Projects, Cruise Liners, Super Yachts, Bulk Carriers, Project Vessels, Tug and Barge Operations.

Tradco will include us on the weekly published sailing schedules to the mail address ([email protected]).

Warehouse and Storage

There is limited warehouse and storage with Honiara, the Port is being developed and the existing warehouse, which is limited, will be demolished. The new port area will be multi-faceted port terminal and no warehouses are planned.

NDMO have a modest warehouse on the Kukum Highway on the way to the airport, the complex is owned by the Government of the Solomon’s thus, as advised by NDMO, there is a possibility to expand the warehouse operations.

Government and Private sector structures

NDMO

The meeting was with director Loti, the Deputy Director Johnathan and Steven the warehouse Logistic, and two Consultants working with the NDMO.

NDMO have an office on Vavaya Ridge and warehouse on the Kukum Highway.

• The decision and way forward to be a jointly targeted and implemented approach, through the NDMO, The decision will need to link back to their strategic thought processes.

• The NDMO plan for 2016 will be published early 2016, for review and implementation.

• The director also indicated that they would need guidance with the shipping, to analysis their shipping, type of ships, costs, asset with the stemming of vessels, type, and size.

• Warehousing, which is in the Kukum highway is modest in terms of size, the complex is government owned and may be expanded.

• In consultation with NDMO, WFP to assist, as requested, in the development of warehouses and distribution systems that link to the overall logistics supply chain (through to the Islands /remote point of delivery)

• Equipment, Forklifts – Cargo handling equipment, MSU, and durmast, the warehouse/logistics -manager has worked with Manitious, general Forklifts – Cargo handling equipment, (the Director stated that the local community is still unearthing tank tracks from the WW2 and being used for pig pens). The positioning of the most appropriate equipment needs to be finalized with the NDMO to ensure that equipment is complementing their initiatives.

• Equipment on islands and remote area to be considered for discussion and review in 2016, cognizance to be taken of support structures, storage, deployment procedures and trained operators.

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• Input, discussion and guidance for the way forward, there are various clusters to be formalized and developed, Food, Logistics, and Communications etc.

• The word ‘cluster’ is not a preferred title in the Solomon’s thus using ‘committee ‘e.g. Logistics Committee.

• Members, who will form the committee, will be selected from government sector, INGOs, Private sector, UN agencies, Consultants. WFP in consultation to assist, as requested, in the formatting of ‘committees ‘especially the Logistics and Communications’.

• The ‘committees ‘(suggested the terms Sector be considered) will be chaired by NDMO and Co-chaired from other Government departments, UN agencies, ING0s, and private sector that will add value to the overall processes and implementation to the 2016 initiatives.

• John Norton, a consultant from New Zealand is working closely with the Director for the 2016 initiatives, he stressed the way forward must be a partnership with the lead from the NDMO management. NDMO are expecting support, to be specified, and input from WFP to the implementation of their plans into 2016.

Police Maritime Unit

The Police mange two patrol boats that are usually positioned at Honiara and may be sued for the support of any emergency interventions with the Solomon Islands as well as the neighboring countries (One patrol boat was deployed to Port Vila, Vanuatu post cyclone Pam).

Solomon Islands Port Authority (SIPA)

The organization Operate the Ports situated in the Solomon Islands, the ports management are a stand-alone government enterprise and are responsible for the management of the ports revenues, strategy, budgets, tariffs implementation, Safety and ISPS.

The port is going through a massive revamp, JICA are building a new 180 meter deep sea water berth that will have a positive impact on the port efficiency. The port cargo handling equipment which will be needed for the new quay will require to be linked to operator training, maintenance linked to the overall port management processes.

The issue of additional port handling equipment was not forthcoming, thus unable to quantify in the assessment,

Silent World Logistics

A sample organization that have warehouse on the Kukum Highway, with ramps on the beach to allow for landing craft operation. The organization, albeit small has links to Australia. In addition to warehouses and Landing craft (LCT), they have the profile that offer Logistics, I.e. Customs, Bonds, equipment, communication.

The vessel operated are standard land craft (LCT), Torres Star, Santo Star and Western Star ranging from 130 GRT, 160 GRT to 240 GRT, the average deck space being 7 meters width by 13 meter length. The ramps are strengthen to allow them to cry mining equipment.

The loading operations to the Landing Craft open decks, all cargo is shrink wrapped, placed on plastic pallets and covered with tarpaulins (I prefer to cocoon the stow) Silent World has a shipping schedule for delivery to the islands.

Tradco Shipping Ltd

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Tradco may be considered the leading ship’s agent in the Solomon Isle, said to handle up to 80 % of all the vessels that call.

The range of their agency representative covers Liner, Bulk, Projects, Tugs, Barges, Cruise vessels and ‘Tramp’ operators.

Tradco will include us on their weekly sailing schedule, thus may duplicate the information from Fiji operators.

Emergency Storage areas- sites

A cursory inspections of the areas around the Honiara International Airport indicate, which will be subject to permission and follow up through the implementation stage and in consolation with NDMO.

1. The airport has a large public car park area that has an asphalt base that could with ease to accommodate 2 x 34 Meter MSU.

2. In close proximity to the airport within the secured are there is a grass area that could be used, obviously the condition of the ground will need to be taken into cognizance after heavy rains.

3. The Maratha Conference center, has a large hanger styled area, and open ground around the facility, said to be prone to flooding from the nearby creek (not the river)

4. King George V School has open areas plus numerous class rooms.

General.

The Ranadi Industrial area which if off the Kukum Highway- Prince Philipp Highway and in close proximity to the airport, has a diversified range of businesses located in the area.

This includes Logistics organizations, Sol Rice, LPG suppliers, Hasting Dearing (Caterpillar); the area is on the sea shore and along the beach front numerous land craft are positioned on the beach. (A concern the area may lend itself to tidal surges and Tsunami about 3 meters amsl)

The sea bed shelves thus allow the landing craft to position their bows on the shore and their sterns/propellers in sufficient water to extricate themselves off the beach.

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Section 10: Assessment – Republic of Tonga

(Additional details may be found in the Logistics Capacity assessment link http://dlca.logcluster.org/display/public/DLCA/Tonga )

Recommendations

1. NDMO (memo) limited structure well supported by His Majesties Armed forces and Ministries – To merge UN and INGOs into the basic Cluster formats.

2. Identify from NDMO Actual needs for an emergency, (have in the past fallen back on HM Armed Forces and prime support from New Zealand and Australia and secondary support from DFID)

3. Emergency warehousing needs further review (Sea and airport).

4. Inter Island shipping needs review, scheduling for the outer islands and remote areas.

5. Training: Logistics Cluster and Communications.

Introduction

• Under Tongan law all business close on a Sunday , this includes ports, the Fuaʻamotu International Airport is closed— only to be opened with the minister's approval

Located in Oceania, Tonga is an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, directly South of Western Samoa and about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand. Its 176 islands, 36 of them inhabited, are divided into three main groups – Vava'u, Ha'apai, and Tongatapu – and cover an 800- kilometre (500-mile)-long north-South line.

The largest island, Tongatapu, on which the capital city of Nukuʻalofa is located, covers 257 square kilometers (99 sq. mi). Geologically the Tongan islands are of two types, most have a limestone base formed from uplifted coral formations: others consist of limestone overlaying a volcanic base.

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Ports and Gateways

Nuku'alofa – Port Description

One international container and general cargo terminal at Nuku’alofa and some domestic wharves serving inter-island ferries. The main port at Nuku’alofa was corporatized in 1999, as a statutory authority, Ports Authority Tonga Ltd. (PAT) under the Public Enterprises Act. PAT is financially self- sufficient. The Marine Division of the Ministry of Transport operates the outer-island ports and terminals.

Nuku’alofa port is the only deep-water harbor of the island, which determined its selection as the site for the capital.

Location:

Nuku'alofa is situated on the N coast of Tongatapu Island, The nearest airport: Fua'amotu, 22km, with Direct International connections to Fiji, Hawaii, New Zealand and Samoa's.

Latitude: 21 ̊8̕ S Longitude: 175 ̊ 11̕ W

General overview:

Nuku'alofa is the principal port of the Tonga and a port of entry. Coral reefs extend up to 9.0nm off the N coast and other isolated banks and shoals lie with 5.0nm farther north. Several islands and islets lie on the reefs in the close approaches to the harbour.

The port handles Ro-Ro, container, Oil Tankers, breakbulk and cruise vessels.

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The cruise ships that call at Tonga have a designated berth, thus no delays for general cargo, the jetty which us in close proximity to the city may accommodate a vessel up to 280 meters, the wharf is 280 meters long and with two bollards the vessels are able to berth with safety.

The peak time for cruise vessels is December through to March, which coincides with the Cyclone season.

Traffic figures:

In the region of 195 commercial vessels (excluding yachts and warships) use the port annually, comprising of 13 Liner container vessels Tankers and general cargo a month, about 12 cruise ships call per year, the figures are for the international berth and exclude the domestic movements comprising of Ferries and inter island coasters.

On a monthly basis 3 Fuel Tankers with petrol, gasoil, diesel and aviation fuel consigned to Pacific Fuel and Total Ltd, plus one LPG carrier, stemmed to call every second months.

The busy months for exports are the months if September through to October, when the squash and pumpkins are exported through to new Zealand and Australia.

Max: Open Harbour

UN/LOCODE: TOTBU

Draught: 12m

Max size:

LOA 240m Fraught 12.0m. (Largest vessels handled: At anchor: Cruise liner "Queen Elizabeth 1", LOA 294m, draught 12.1m.)

Alongside: Cruise liner "Aurora", cargo vessel "Pacific Islander II".

Coastguard: 3 naval patrol boats available.

Mooring information: Vessels usually berth starboard side alongside.

Berths and Cargo.

Tankers berth at a single buoy mooring.

Developments.

A domestic wharf of about 200 meters in length is planned to commence construction in February 2016, the berth will have a draft of about 5 meters and will allow for the berthing and handling inter island Freight, RORO vessels.

In addition will have three ramps for landing Craft Tank and RORO Vessels.

The project said to be in the region of $ 60 Million will be funded by JICA.

Equipment.

The Ports have no Ship Shore cargo handling equipment, thus all vessels that call at the Ports must be suitably geared.

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The Port has recently purchased a new Kalmar Reach Stacker to supplement the existing equipment.

2 x Reach Stackers

2 x skeletal trailers

1 x Tractor.

Side loaders that are used to transport the containers from the Port area are from private sector companies.

Operations.

The average load /discharge rate per hook is in the region of 12 to 14 containers per hour.

Contrary to other ports in the South Pacific, the ship cargo handling operations are split between shore side and quay side. Stevedore organisations work on board the vessel and the cargo changes responsivity when the item crosses the ship’s rail.

Two invoices cargo handling are thus received for the discharge operations of a vessel, plus the marine charges.

Ferry Operations.

There are regular passenger and freight shipping services from the Port of Nuku’alofa to the following destinations:

Nuku'alofa to Ha’apai, Vav’u and Niuas.

Nuku'alofa to Fafa Island

Nuku'alofa to Makah’a Island

Nuku'alofa to Pengamaoti Island

Nuku'alofa to Eua Island

Airports.

Airport Gateways (Fuaʻamotu International Airport)

Fuaʻamotu International Airport (IATA: TBU, ICAO: NFTF) is the international airport in Tonga. It is on the South side of the main island, Tongatapu, situated, 35 km from the capital of Tonga,

Fuaʻamotu has the runway capacity to receive aircraft up to Boeing 767 size aircraft, but remains closed to larger equipment (e.g., 747s).The appropriate cargo handling equipment remains the constraint.

• Under Tongan law, Fuaʻamotu International Airport is closed on Sundays — only to be opened. after the minister's approval

Real Tonga Air have regular flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to

Haapia 3 flights daily

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Vavau 3 flights daily usually at 0700, 1200 and 1500 hours

EU One flight a day

The equipment used is a 19 seater turbo prop F 32.

Airport Type: Public Operator: Department of Civil Military Location: Tongatapu Runway: 11/29 3681 Meters - Asphalt Width 45 Meters Runway: 17/35 1,509 Meters – Grass – Soil. Elevation: 38 meters (amsl) Latitude: 21014”28” South Longitude: 175008”58” East Equipment I Belt loader I aircraft tug (light) 4 trollies

Airlines and destinations.

The airlines that offer a service to the Kingdom of Tonga are Air New Zealand Fiji Airways, Real Tonga and Virgin Australian to Auckland, Nadi, Eua, Ha’apai, Vava’u and Sydney.

Vavaʻu International Airport (IATA: VAV, ICAO: NFTV), also known as Lupepauʻu International Airport, is an airport in Vavaʻu , Tonga’s main tourism hub.

Airport Type: Public Operator: Department of Civil Military Location: Vava’u Runway: 11/29 1,705 Meters - Bitumen Width 45 Meters Elevation: 72 meters (amsl) Latitude: 18035”07” South Longitude: 173057”48” East Equipment The airport is located 10 km north of the capital Neiafu.

Vava'u is an international airport however scheduled international flights no longer operate direct flights with all transfers over Tongatapu.

Domestic air services are operated by Real Tonga Air have regular flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport

Charters and private aircraft may still use the International facilities at Vava'u airport by contacting Tonga Airports Ltd.

Ships and schedules

The main carriers to the South Pacific Ports that link to the secondary transshipment services send each week, their updated schedule and any notices to

WFP.PACIFICSHIPPING [email protected];

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The services will differ from this through Suva, Dateline, who act as agents for the majority of lines, will include WFP on the weekly sailing schedules and updates relevant to Port, developments and associated information.

The Lines that offer a regular liners service are:

Bali Hai. New Guinea Pacific Line PIL SWIRE Pacific Direct Line Hamburg Sud NYK Line Greater Pacific Shipping Kyowa Shipping Co Ltd Lloyds Agency. Swire Polynesia Line Neptune Line.

Warehouse and Storage

Date Line have an office complex and warehouse facility about 2 kilometers from the port, the development storage is to increase the storage space for containers and warehousing be operating for the 2019 Pacific Games.

The areas within close proximity to the port have private sector warehousing. The covered storage area in the port limited.

There is limited storage capacity at the airports; areas are available in the parking areas and grass areas to erect MSU in the time of needs.

Government and Private sector structures

National Emergency Management .The Deputy Director explained to me the processes and the structure of the Disaster management process, which remains unchanged from the LCA of June 2012.

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NEMO falls under the Ministry of metrology, Energy, Information, disaster Management, Environment, climate change and Communications.

NEMO in terms of people is small, the prime function is to manage and co-ordinate an emergency through the infrastructure they can and do call upon the Armed forces, Civil defense and other Government organizations that include but not limited to Health, Immigration, Customs and Ports.

Dateline TRANS-AM Shipping.

This is a multi-faceted ships agency company that represents 80 % of the vessels that call at the Kingdom of Tonga.

The Lines represented are

Bali Hai. New Guinea Pacific Line PIL SWIRE Pacific Direct Line Hamburg Sud NYK Line Greater Pacific Shipping Kyowa Shipping Co Ltd (Lloyds Agency)

Pacific Forum Line

There are 12 shareholders that comprise of the Pacific Forum Lines that are made up as follows.

Papua New Guinea New Zealand Fiji Samoa

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Kingdom of Tonga Marshall Islands Kiribati Tuvalu Cook Islands Solomon Islands Nauru Niue

The Line operates on five routes that connect the South Pacific Islands to New Zealand and Australia. The Liner service connects New Zealand, Australia Fiji, Kingdom of Tonga, Samoa m American Samoa, Cook islands, New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea and linking through to the rest of the world with strategically located transshipment hubs.

Containerized and break bulk cargo is shipped on the New Zealand and Australian vessels. The PFL structure is mirrored in other countries i.e. Samoa.

Tonga Owned Commercial Vessels

Name Of Ship Type of Vessel Owner M.V. Pulupaki Ferry Uata Shipping Line Private (Passenger & cargo) M.V ‘Otuanga’ofa Ferry Friendly Island Shipping State owned (Passenger & cargo) Agency (FISA) M.V. Niuvakai Cargo Ship Friendly Island Shipping State owned Agency (FISA) M.V. ‘Onemato Ferry ‘Eua Sea Transport ‘Eua Council (Passenger & Cargo) Council M.V. Sitka Cargo Ship South Seas Shipping Private M.V. ‘Alaimoana Ferry Tofa Ramsay Com. Ltd. Private (Passenger & cargo)

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Section 11: Assessment – Republic of Samoa

(Additional details may be found in the Logistics Capacity assessment link http://dlca.logcluster.org/display/public/DLCA/Samoa.)

Recommendations.

1. To consider supplying one MSU. (Refer RD visit), the consideration for a HUB to be considered in 2016.

2. Logistics training (the last training was done in 2013 by Daniel Adrieans) would be recommended in 2016

2. In addition to training key NMDO and other selected participants the consideration for a ‘ Train the Trainer ‘ (TOT) programmer, this will ensure continuity in training through the development of people involved in pre and post disaster management and mitigation thereof. (Trained Trainers may be used in future training programmers in the South Pacific Islands)

4 Develop synergies and connectivity with the Samoan Shipping Corporation (Chartering Landing Craft Tank)

Introduction. Samoa officially the Independent State of Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa, is a sovereign state in Polynesia, encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean, independent from New Zealand since 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and Savai'i, the latter being one of the biggest islands in Polynesia. The capital city of Apia, and Faleolo International Airport are situated on the island of Upolu. Samoa is made up of eleven (political districts). These are the traditional eleven districts that were established well before European arrival. Each district has its own constitutional foundation (faavae) based on the traditional order of title precedence found in each district's faalupega (traditional salutations). Samoa was admitted to the United Nations on 15 December 1976.

Ports and Gateways.

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Port of Apia – Samoa

The Samoa Ports Authority, a state enterprise company, manages the port.

Samoa, major seaport is in Apia, on the northern end of Upolu Island, Dating back to the mid-1800s, much of the infrastructure was built during World War II when the U.S. Marines were stationed on the island.

Additions to the piers were made in 1966 and 2003 and again planned for 2016 with funding from JICA.

The port traffic consists of general cargo vessels, oil tankers, LPG carriers which total about 252 calls a year, which includes fishing vessels, 12 tanker calls, LPG carriers and about 24 cruise ships.

Port Developments

The extension to wharf number 2, funded by JICA, will commence is about April 2016. The wharf will be extended by about 165 meters, thus will, give the port a total wharf length of about 275 meters with a draft alongside ranging between 11.5 meters to 12.00 meters.

The extended wharf will be 30 meters wide, thus will allow for road trucks to come alongside and position under the hook, for cargo operations.

The extension to the wharf will not include any shore cranes or support cargo handling equipment,

Apia Marina

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The Apia Marina is a project of the Samoa Ports Authority that's intended to boost tourism to the island, the main port is decidedly commercial, and this marina welcomes pleasure crafts from around the world.

The project is ongoing, with more berths being planned.

The Marina is not suitable for the berthing of vessels in the advent of an emergency

Ferry Terminals

Located on Savai'i Island, the Port of Saleologa is home to the islands passenger ferry terminal, Savai'i has limited airport facility at Moala Airport, and the ferry transports goods as well as people to and from the island.

The ferries are operated by Samoa Shipping Corporation Ltd.

Mulifanua Wharf is on the western end of Upolu Island, near the Faleolo International Airport, which is about one hour’s drive from the city of Apia.

The government-run ferries operate daily between Saleologa, the only ferry terminal on Savai'i Island and the main entry point onto the island and Mulifanua Wharf.

The main ferry terminal on Upolu Island is for passenger, cargo and vehicles to Savai’i Island,

A copy of a sample sailing schedule is located in Annex 3.

The crossing takes about 90 minutes, with arrivals and departures occurring every two hours, during daylight hours commencing from 0600 hours; there is a limited ferry service on Sundays,

Savai'i has no airport; the ferry transports goods as well as people to and from the island. Mulifanua Wharf is on the western end of Upolu Island, near the Faleolo International Airport.

Asau Port has a Small wharf situated on the North West Coast of Savai’i Island, which is seldom used commercially. Mainly for the domestic movement of people and freight on private owned boats.

Additional information is available http://www.ehow.com/info_8289173_list-samoan-seaports.html

(Port of Pago Pago -- American Samoa)

Pago Pago, on the island of Tutuila in American Samoa, The main export is canned tuna, which once accounted for the bulk of the economy. Today augmented by tourism and Cruise ships. Three is a weekly sailing from Samoa to Pago Pago using a RORO vessel.

Airport Gateway (Faleolo International Airport)

Faleolo International Airport (IATA: APW, ICAO: NSFA) is located 40 kilometers (25 mi) west of Apia, the capital of Samoa.

The airlines operating to and from Faleolo are but not limited to Virgin Samoa, Samoa Air , Polynesian Air, Inter Island Airways , Fiji Air , Fiji Link and Air New Zealand to the following destinations Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Asau, Canton, Fagali'i, Funafuti, Maota, Pago Pago, Vava'u, Tau ,Suva ,Honolulu and Nadi.

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Airport Type: Public Location: Faleolo Length of Runway 3000 Meters Width of Runway 14 meters Elevation: 18 meters (amsl) Latitude: 03049”47” South Longitude: 172000”30” East Equipment

Ships and schedules.

The main carriers to the South Pacific Ports that link to the secondary transshipment services send each week, their updated schedule and any notices to

WFP.PACIFICSHIPPING [email protected]

The shipping lines that offer services to the island of Samoa include but not necessarily limited to PFL, Neptune, PDL, Swires,

Samoa has no military forces , thus the patrolling of their coast line is undertaken by the Samoa Police Maritime unit which operates one patrol boat , namely the Samoa Police Boat ‘ Nafanua ‘. This vessel is available for use subject to permission being granted through the Minister of Police passed down through the Commissioner of Police. The vessel is used on a cost recovery basis.

Samoa Shipping Corporation

Samoa Shipping Corporation manages the inter-island ferry services from the ports of Mulifanua Wharf on to the port of Saleologa, The only ferry terminal on Savai'i Island on Savai’i .

The vessels on the service are • LCT Fotu –O- Samoa 11 • MV Lady Samoa 111. • MV Pasifika Express ( layby at Savai’I island used over a peak/ busy period )

The corporation operates a Landing Craft and conventional RORO ferries that serve both Savai’i and American Samoa. The vessel used on this service is the:-

• MV Lady Naomi.

There are two Landing Craft Tank (LCT) that are available for chartering , this presently include the movement of wheeled cargo, project equipment and to the Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Tokelau and neighboring islands who may be in need of specialized shipping.

• LCT Samoa Express • LCT SSC Fadrfulu.

The specifications of the vessels are Annex 5.

Fotu o Lady SSC Vessel Samoa Samoa Samoa Lady Naomi Fadrfullu 11 Express 111 Specification

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Classification Lloyds Lloyds Lloyds Lloyds Lloyds

Type LTC LCT RORO RO LCT

Built 1996 1988 2010 1998 2012

LOA 39 42 46.7 46.5 45

Draft Molded 2.5 2.18 2.35 2.4 2.6

B Mld 10 9.754 13 11.4 10

Dwt ( abt ) 140 210 731 695 300

GRT 299 340 1045 993 494

NRT 89 130 314 298 165

Deck Space 200 sq.m 200 sq. m 200 sq. m

Call Sign 5WCU 5WCB 5WDS 5WLN tbn

IMO Number 9220756 8897021 9492268 9195107 tbn

Passengers 110 60 740 220 150

Crew 12 12 12 16 12

Speed ( Full Load) 9 9 12 11 12

Nippon Main Engines Yanmar CAT KK MC MCR

John Nippon Aux Engines Yanmar Deere KK MCR MCR

Ministry of Works, Transport and infrastructure.

Samoa Shipping Corporation falls under the Ministry of Works (Principal Captain Tafaigatra Toilolo).

The vessels are classified under Lloyds,

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The vessel go through the annual and periodic surveys,

The vessels that are on the American Samoa service are subject to inspection and scrutiny by the American Coast Guard.

In addition to the vessels safety officers, the Department have staff at the ferry ports , checking passenger numbers , load , stow and trim and the load line /Plymsol Line .( tickets are scanned but nit name or id taken)

The department may also suspend service due to bad weather (this remains an issue for me, the master of the ship should have the final say)

There are two ferry allocated to the Samoa inter island movement.

There is a passenger RORO, (MV Lady Naomi) that sails each Thursday dedicated to American Samoa service.

Two vessels are available for charter namely the LCT Samoa Express, LCT SSC Fadrfulu.

Warehouse and Storage.

The warehouse and storage viability within Samoa is limited, NDMO are using standard is containers, PFL lines and Transam have storage warehouses in close proximity to the Port. There is limited, however in reality no sustainable warehousing at the airport.

Government and Private sector structures

NDMO (National Disaster Management Office).

The Director gave a very concise briefing of the operations and constraints, she has forwarded a copy of the Samoa National Disaster Management Plan 2011 – 2014, which will be circulated.

All Forms of emergency whether be it Natural or human caused are managed by the Disaster Management office. A natural emergency that may not be common to all of the islands are forest Fires, to mitigate the risk thus requires back burning and the cutting of firebreaks.

The DMO, promulgated under the Disaster and Emergency Act of 2007, provides a programmer for the management of the required processes and activities to manager potential disaster risks and to increase the human and physical capacity at all levels to respond ore and post disaster.

A National disaster manager plan has been drafted and being developed and incorporates the Government of Samoa’s National response agencies, regional, humanitarian and international response agencies.

NDMO have limited storage facilities, at this stage, at present they use 5 x 20 foot containers and 1 x 40 foot container for the storage requirements, these are located at the operation center, in close proximity to their offices

Traffic that arrives at the airport by air at the time of an emergency is landed and moved directly to away from the tarmac and either stored in temporary stage areas that are erected in the vicinity or in close proximity to the parking area or transported directly to Apia or the ultimate beneficiaries, I.e. Savai’I direct to the ferry port about three kilometers from the airport.

NDMO advised that little or no delays occur at the airport. At this stage

There are a number of issues that were discussed as a result of the recent visit by the Regional Director.

• To consider supplying one MSU

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• Logistics training ( the last training was done in 2013 by Daniel • In addition to training key NMDO and other selected participants for the consideration for a ‘ Train the Trainer ‘ programmer , this will ensure continuity in training and the development of people involved in disaster management and risk mitigation .

The clusters or sectors as they are referred to in Samoa , are active , there are 15 sectors that include Logistics , Communications ,m Agriculture, wash , sanitation etc. . The member ship is, made up of persons from the4e Government, private, INGIOs, NGOs and UN agencies.

The emergency services and response agencies, such as the police, fire, ambulances (there are no military structures in Samoa, have available trained personnel in the use of the equipment.

This is an ongoing issues that need to be considered for the NDMO out reach in the time of a disasters.

The capital village of each district administers and coordinates the affairs of the district and confers each districts' paramount title, amongst other responsibilities.

Political districts of Samoa.

Pacific Forum Line

Pacific forum lines is a mirror of the Tonga and other structures in the region.

There are 12 shareholders that comprise of the Pacific Forum Lines that comprise of

Papua New Guinea New Zealand Fiji Samoa Kingdom of Tonga Marshall Islands Kiribati Cook Islands Solomon Islands Nauru Niue

The Line operates on five routes that connect the South Pacific Islands to New Zealand and Australia. The Liner service connects New Zealand , Australia Fiji, Kingdom of Tonga , Samoa m American Samoa , Cook islands , New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea and linking through to the rest of the world with strategically located transshipment hubs .

Containerized and break bulk/unitized cargo is shipped on the New Zealand and Australian vessels.

In addition the PFL acting as ship’s agents and vessel’s managers, they have the added services that comprise of

Warehouses (Bonded and general)

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Customs clearing Transport Stevedoring Container clearing facility (container returns to Australia and New Zealand) Airfreight (Release Agents for Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Fiji air)

Section 12 : Contacts

Fiji.

Air Terminal Services (Fiji) Ltd Nadi International Airport Fiji Kailash Kumar – Manager Cargo and Ramp Services Tel: +6796720481 Mobile: + 679 9922609 Email:[email protected] www.ata.com.fj

Fiji Ports Corporation. Suva, Fiji Viyira Piyasena - CEO Tel: + 679 990 7102 or + 679 3312700 ext 3100 Email: [email protected] www.fijiports.com.fj

ADRA, Suva, Fiji Iliapi L Tuwai- Country Director Tel: + 679 336 1022, Mobile + 679 936 2423 Email: [email protected] Website: www.adventist.org.fj

Fiji Port Corporation, Lautoka Emosi – Navusolo- Manager Tel + 679 666 1160 Email: [email protected]

Fiji Ports Terminals Ltd Suva, Fiji Hasthathika Dela – CEO. Tel + 679 99077039 Email: [email protected] Lautoka, Fiji Sanatha Kumara – Manager Tel: +679 99077489 Email: [email protected]

National Disaster Management off Ministry if Rurak, Maritime and National Disaster Management, 1 Knolly, Street, Government Buildings, Suva Kaposi Tuifagalele – Director. Tel: + 679 331 3361; Mobile +679 9934306 Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

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Carpenters Shipping Suva, Fiji Manikam Narain - General Manager Ph :( 679)3312244|Mobile :( 679)9996445| Email:[email protected]

Punjas & Sons Ltd Lautoka, Fiji Parmend – Country Business Manager Tel: + 6799906621 Email: [email protected] Rebuke Yankaiya – Manager Exports Tel: + 6799233301 Email [email protected]

Punjas - South Pacific Islands,

Frankie: Samoa

Frankie Co Ltd P O Box 3296 Apia Samoa Email: [email protected] Contact: Henry

Big 3- Solomon’s Big 3 Distribution, PO Box 648, Ranatina, Ranadi, Honiara, Solomon Islands

Punjas Tonga Limited’ Hala Vana Road, Touliki , Nukualofa. Tonga

Punjas (Vanuatu) Ltd’ Wharf Road, Vanuatu , Nambatri , Vanuatu.

Williams and Goslings Ltd 80-82 Harris Road , Suva , Fiji Eddie Yeun – General Manager TeL +679 3312633 Mobile: +679 9907 806 Email: [email protected],fj

Punjas ( Vanuatu ) Ltd Main Street , Santo , Vanuatu.

Heads of Ship’s agency companies representing the Lines that call at Fiji Ports and ports at the neighboring islands

FSOAA Agency Principals Contact Phone Email

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Members (Cargo Ships) Person Campbell’ MATSON Ms. Rona 9203723 [email protected] s Shipping (Change Campbell Ltd agency in Dec 15) Carpenter GBH/ Bali Hai/ Mr. 9996445 m.narain.shipping@carpenters. s Shipping NGPL Manikam com.fj Ltd Narain Pacific SWIRE/ PFL Mr. Craig 9998959 [email protected] Agencies Strong (Fiji) Ltd

Samoa

Australian High Commission, Samoa Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Auimatagi bob Ale Programme Manager (Infrastructure and climate change) Tel + 685 23411 Ext 716 – Mobile: +685 775 01243 Email:[email protected]

Betham Freight Services, Apia, Samoa. Raymond. Betham: General Manager Tel: + 685 20270, Mobile: +685 7779 360 Email: Buffs @Lesamoa.net

Samoa Ports Authority, (International Ports of Apia and Salelologa) (Domestic Ports of As au, Malifanua, Aleipata) Tel: +685 64400 Tel: + 685 64438 (Marine) Email: [email protected] (CEO) Email: [email protected] (Master Harbour) Email: [email protected] (Finance) Email: [email protected]; Website: www.samoaportsauthority.ws

Bethem Brothers Enterprises Ltd, McDonald Centre, Apia Fuimaono Hugo Betham – General Manager Tel: + 685 22613. Mobile +685 7522614 Email:[email protected]

Freight plus Samoa (Sea & Air cargo) Vailoa, Airport Road, Apia, Samoa. Tel: +685 31132

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Email: [email protected]

Pacific Freight Limited, Tel: + 685 26094, Mobile +685 7748008 Email: [email protected]

Pacific Forum Line Samoa Group (-Polynesian Shipping services Ltd) Beach Road Mataitu –tai, Samoa Ms. Teuila Eteuati – General Manager Tel: +685 20345 Email: [email protected]; Website: pflnz.co.nz

Transam Apia, Samoa Tom Hogarth – Managing Director Richard Epa- Representative Tel: 685 21150 mobile: +685 7570518 (Tom) +685 7570501(Richard) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected];

Solomon Isles

Honiara International Airport (Henderson Field) Honiara. Rex Alafa – Manager Tel: +677 36563, +67736567 Tel: + 61738606001 (Brisbane) Email:[email protected]

Solomon Islands Terminal Services Honiara International Airport Obed Odogari – General Manager Mobile: +677 74 76046 Office: + 677 36912 Email: [email protected] Web: www.siterminalservices.aero

Solomon Islands ports Authorities Dowling Drive, Honiara, Solomon Islands Colin Yow – CEO Email: secretary @sipa.com.sb Hugo John Bugoro – Director Operations. Email: [email protected]

Pacific Air Express Ltd Honiara, Contact: J. Lam Mobile: +677 7488259 Tel: + 677 39248 (Honiara) Tel: + 61738606001 (Brisbane)

Solomon Islands Terminal Services Honiara International Airport Obed Odogari – General Manager Mobile: +677 74 76046 Office: + 677 36912 Email: [email protected] Web: www.siterminalservices.aero

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National Disaster Management Office Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management & Meteorology Honiara Solomon Islands Director: Loti Yates Tel: 677-27837, 30011, Mobile – 677-7932795, Email: [email protected]

Punjas (Solomon’s) Ltd, Honiara, Solomon Islands Tel: +677 39166 Email: [email protected]

Silent World Logistics (Shipping, LCT. Warehouse and Logistics) Honiara, Solomon Islands Dave Cook- Operations Manager Tel+ 677 7496 286 Email: dave.cook@silent tworld.com.au Romiuel Saavedra – Sales and Marketing Tel+ 677 7495 139 Email: [email protected] www.silentworld.com.au

Tradco Shipping Ltd, City Center Building, Mendana Building, Honiara, Solomon Islands Sebastian Keso – Agency Manager Tel: + 677 8494308 Email: [email protected]

Total Logistic and support services Ltd, Ranaldi Industrial Area, Tel: +277 24500 Email:

Tonga

Civil Aviation — Regulatory Director of Civil Aviation Ministry of Transport PO Box 845 Nuku’alofa TONGA TEL: (676) 24 045

Civil Aviation, Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga Vindia Sakesi – Acting Director Melke Havea - Airports Tel: + 676 24 144 Mobile: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Chief Executive Officer, Tonga Airports Limited, Fua’amotu International Airport PO Box 876,

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Nuku’alofa Tonga Tel +676 22 608 or +676 786 3145 Email: [email protected] Email [email protected]

National Emergency Management office, Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga Levei Aho Director Mafua Maka Deputy Director. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]:

CEO, Ministry of Infrastructure, Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga Desailly Tuiano – Acting Director – CEO Tel: Mobile +67677177405 Email: [email protected] Tamila Lam – Personnel Assistant. Email: [email protected]

Ministry of Infrastructure, Director Marine and Ports, Tonga. Ms Kalela Tonga – Director Tel: +676 2255 Email: [email protected]:

Ports Authority Tonga, Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga, Mosese Lavemai – General Manager Tel: +676 23168, Mobile +676 77 16 667 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.portsauthoritytonga.com

Dateline TRANS- AM shipping Date Line House, Unit1, By Pass Road, Ma’ufanga, PO Box 2867. Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga Fine Tohi- General Manager Tel: +67624470 Mobile: + 676 8785786 Email: [email protected]: Email:[email protected]

Pacific forum Line, Suite 1-5, South Building, Fakafanua Centre, Bye Pass Road, Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga. Kepu Ngaluafe – Agency Manager. Tel: +676 23012 Mobile: + 267 7765830 Email: [email protected] www.pacificforumline.com

Pacific forum Line, Auckland: Terri Carter: Key Account Manager

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Tel: +64 9 356 2333, Mobile + 64 21 674 627 Email: TerriC@pfnz,co,nz Michael Swan. General Manager Tel: + 64 9 254 4054, Mobile + 64 21 949 301 Email: [email protected]

UNDP – MDG Co-Ordinator Kingdom of Tonga. Email: Eva Tu’uhowafi [email protected]

UN Women, Kingdom of Tonga. Kepreen Veetrutu Email: [email protected]

Red Cross. Kingdom of Tonga. Inoke Taufa. Email: [email protected]

Vanuatu

National Disaster Management office Port Villa, Vanuatu Jotham Napat = Director General Tel: +678 7757280 Email: [email protected] Shadrack Welegtabit – Director Tel: + 678 7771926 Email: swelegtabit@vanuatu .gov.va

Marinés Fonseca (NDMO) (Economic Advisor) Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation Tel: +6787116205 Email: [email protected]

Ports and Marine Dept. Port Villa, Vanuatu. Henry Work – Directors Tel: + 678 7743972 Email: [email protected] www.vanuatugovernment.gov.vu

Port and Marine Dept. Santo, Luganville Captain Terry Ngweli Mobile: + 678 7742937 Email: [email protected] (Captain Terry Ngweli)

Web Site: www.vanuatugovernment.gov.vu

Northern Islands Stevedores company ltd, Luganville, Santo

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Patrick Quill – Supervisor. Tel: + 678 7777094 Email: [email protected]

Suva.Toa Corporation, Vanuatu office, Port Villa Shinji Tazawa – Project Manager Tel: + 678 546 8711 Email: [email protected]

The Fletcher Organization (Vanuatu) Ltd. (New Vila port) Port Villa, Vanuatu. Chris Sheath – Project Manager Tel: + 678 554 3433 Email: [email protected]

Au Bon Marche, Port Villa, Vanuatu. Michael Leoing – Retain Manager. Tel: +678 7746868 Email: [email protected]

South Sea Shipping (Vanuatu) Limited PO Box 84, Port Vila, Vanuatu John Tonner Tel: +678 22205. M: +678 7797770 Email: [email protected]

Vessel operators.

Ocean Shipping Logistics (Tug and Barge) Sean Griffiths – CEO Tel: + 6785551222 Email: [email protected] Andrew Bohn. Tel: +6787787282 [email protected] Sanjeev Singh - Operations Manager Tel: +678 56022203 Email: [email protected]

Cruz Holdings Ltd, 40 Wallas Road, Suva. Tel: +679 337 2145

Ifira Shipping Agency Co. Ltd. - Main Wharf Road - Port Vila - VANUATU – Contact Merino Kara Tel: +678 24135│ Email: [email protected]

Vanuatu Ferry Port Villa, Vanuatu, Tel: +678 26999Mobile: +678 59 07 247 Contact: Mehita Degage. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected].

Goundar Shipping Ltd,

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Lot 22, Freeston Road, Walu Bay, Suva. Rakesh: – General Manager Tel: + 679 3301060 Mobile: +679 7775471 Email:[email protected] Website: WWW GSS.COM

Fiji Seaboard Service (Patterson Brothers Seaboard Shipping Co Ltd) Suite 182, Epwoth House, Nina Street, Suva, Fiji. Contact: Sanjay Prasad Tel+ 679 3315644 Mobile: +6799221335 Email: [email protected]

South Pacific Asset Management (Suva, Hong Kong, Port Vila) Port Vila, Vanuatu, Contact: Glen Craig Tel: +678 22404, Mobile +6785566666 Email: [email protected]

Samoa Shipping Corporation Ltd, Shipping House, Mataucha-tai P.O Private Bag, Apia, and Samoa. Theodore Toaleabai. General Manger Email: [email protected] Tel: +685 20-935, +685 20-936 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.samoashipping.com

Victoria Marine Ltd, Josatela Tagi – Operator Tel: + 679 777919 Email: [email protected]

Molida Shipping Agency, Ififi Street, m Tufaiopa, Samoa Tel: + 685 21 509, + 685 21 509 Mobile: + 685 750 2825, + 685 750 2825 Email: [email protected]

Torqaid (Medical Yacht) Torquay, Victoria, Australia. Chris Piper; Director. Tel: + 61 412 497 317 Email: [email protected] Website: www.torqaid.com

Papua New Guinea.

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Bismarck Maritime Limited Lae, Papua New Guinea Hamish Sharp OL: managing Director Email: [email protected] Tel: +675 4721990, Mobile +675 72030024 +675 76872143 Fax: +675 4726025 Australian Mobile Number: +61 409720132 Singapore Number +65 98604882

Other – Secretariats, Marine surveyors, Sundry organizations

Fiji Water (Natural waters of Viti Ltd) 91, Gordon Street, Suva, Fiji Rokseru- Marketing Director Tel: +679 3100270 Email: [email protected]

Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd Drasa Avenue Balaswa, Lautoka, Nadi Viliame Savou- General Manager. +679 6662655

The University of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus, Suva, Fiji Dr. Peter Nuttal. Tel:+679 323 2897 Mobile +679 9979072 Email: [email protected] Website: usp.ac.fj/pace

Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure Apia, Samoa Captain Tafaigata Toilolo – Principal. Tel: +685 21611 ext 18, Mobile + 685 7770691 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Japan International Co-Op Agency (JICA) SNPF Plaza, Apia. Samoa Tel: + 685 2372 Email: [email protected]; Delegation for the European Union for the Pacific, Jon Williams Building, Tamaligi, Apia. Tel: + 685 20070

Consultant – (drm) Gocrisis Management Pty ltd Auckland, New Zealand Pauline Parsons – Director Tel+ 64 9 443 2077 Email: [email protected] www.gocrisis.com

Kaleya Yachting Services (Interface Super Yachts)

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Sam and Jess Bell – Directors Tel: + 678 555 2971 (SAM), +678 555 2971 (Jess). Email: [email protected]

Dover Marine, Lautoka, Fiji. Doug Worthington – Principle surveyor. Tel: +679 992079, Mobile + 678 666 3933 Email: [email protected]

Manu Marine (NZ) Ltd Marine Surveyors & Adjusters Box 303-006, North Harbour, 0751 5A Tarndale Grove, Rosedale, Auckland 0632 Neil Abbott MIIMS: Principal Surveyor Email:[email protected] New Zealand | Tel: +64-9-414-6682: Fax: +64-9-414-5564 Mobile: +64-2-1281-1509 www.manumarine.com .

John Norton, C/O NDMO, Honiara, Wellington, New Zealand Mobile: +677 8754291 (Solomon’s) Mobile: + 64 27 2477 656 (Wellington) Email: [email protected]

Scope Global (Australia Volunteers for International Development) Port Vila, Vanuatu. Lou Cochrane: In country manager Vanuatu Tel: +67822119 Mobile: +678 7722119 Email: [email protected] Website: www.scopegobal.com

Secretariats

Secretariat of the Pacific Community 3rd Floor, Lotus Building, SPC – Private Mail Bag, Nabua, Fiji Captain John Rounds Regional Shipping Adviser, Economic Development Division |Mob: + (679) 9983370 Email: [email protected] | Web: www.spc.int/maritime/index.php

Secretariat for Pacific Community (Solomon Isles) 3rd Floor, Honiara Gideon Bouro. Tel: Email: [email protected]

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Section 13 : Annex

Wood Chip and Sugar exports – Port of Lautoka, Fiji. Annex 1.

The chart indicates the seasonal shipping and the impact especially for the sugar, will be the roads movements from the fields to the sugar mill situated in the Port area, which may result in congestion.

DRY BULK STATS JAN - DEC 2014 DATE VESSEL NAME EXPORT

CBM/M3 WOOD CHIPS 27.02.14 PRINCE OF TOKYO 22744 07.05.14 UNIVERSAL ACE 27954 10.07.14 PAX SILVA 41174 20.09.14 FLORA PIONEER 40070 15.11.14 PRINCE OF TOKYO 34687

SUGAR Latoak 23.05.14 CORE TALENT 30650 20.06.14 PETRA 32400 24.08.14 LAMBI 31900 13.09.14 FURNESS 32676 29.08.14 CAPE NELSON 10400 27.10.14 KEN KON 31900 20.12.14 WULIN 35236

DRY BULK STATS JAN - SEP 2015 DATE VESSEL NAME EXPORT

CBM/M3 WOOD CHIPS 22.01.15 FLORA PIONEER 36275 08.04.15 GLORIOUS LOTUS 27493 10.06.15 PAX SILVA 19775

SUGAR 04.07.15 CRIMSON PRINCESS 32500 02.08.15 ECO SPITFIRE 32500 16.08.15 VANESSA OLDENDOFF 14200 11.09.15 MV ERISORT 16200

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Provisional check list – Vessel suitability. Annex 2 (as shared by Shipping Rome)

VESSEL VESSEL VESSEL VESSEL VESSEL #1 #2 #3 #4 #5

VESSEL TYPE

NAME

FLAG LOA (in M)

BEAM (in M) DWCC* (in MT) Deadweight Cargo Capacity or Deadweight Carrying Capacity DRAFT(in M)

BUILT (YEAR) ENGINE CAPACITY (in KW) IMO

CALL SIGN TEU CAPACITY

REEFER PLUGS CAPACITY GEARS AND CRANES & THEIR CAPACITY PASSENGER CAPACITY

CHARTERER OWNER

OPERATOR P&I CLUB

DATE OF LAST CLEAN

RECORDS OF LIFTING

APPLIANCES/GEARS/CRANES

INSPECTIONS

Domestic Ferry Service Annexure 3,

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GOUNDAR SHIPPING LIMITED (Annex 4)

Vessel Details - Example specificati0ons of the RORO ferry used out of Suva Fiji

Details Vessel Lomaiviti Lomaiviti Lomaiviti Princess Princess II Princess III Year Built 1966 1980 1978 Country Built Victoria BC France Norway Port of Registration Suva Suva Suva Registered Number 001002 001378 N/A Flag Fiji Fiji Fiji DWT 3440 702 1129 GRT 5864 1039.06 2476 NRT 4282.48 602.62 938 LOA 93.51 M 59.6 M 99.8 M Breadth 17.7 M 12.00 M 18.3 M Draught 4.415 M 4,0 M 4.60 M Depth 5.64 M 3.5 M 5.35 M Ramp Width 16 Feet 14 Feet N/A Ramp Height 14 Feet 14 Feet N/A Ramp Weight 7 T 18 T N/A Capacity – Wheeled 28 x 10 5 x 10 40 x 10 Cargo Wheeler Wheeler & Wheeler 1 x 7 Tonne Capacity - Passengers 883 342 700 Capacity – Container 28 5 60 Breakbulk Cargo 3000 T 800 T 4000 T Support Cargo Forklift Forklift Forklift Handling Equipment Crane

Vessel Specifications- Samoa Shipping Corporation-Annex 5

Vessel Fotu o Samoa Lady Lady SSC

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Samoa Samoa Naomi Fadfulu 11 Express 111 Specification

Classification Lloyds Lloyds Lloyds Lloyds Lloyds

Type LTC LCT RORO RO LCT

Built 1996 1988 2010 1998 2012

LOA 39 42 46.7 46.5 45

Draft Molded 2.5 2.18 2.35 2.4 2.6

B Mld 10 9.754 13 11.4 10

Dwt ( abt ) 140 210 731 695 300

GRT 299 340 1045 993 494

NRT 89 130 314 298 165

Deck Space 200 sq.m 200 sq. m 200 sq.m

Call Sign 5WCU 5WCB 5WDS 5WLN tbn

IMO Number 9220756 8897021 9492268 9195107 tbn

Passengers 110 60 740 220 150

Crew 12 12 12 16 12

Speed ( Full Load) 9 9 12 11 12

Nippon Main Engines Yanmar CAT KK MC MCR

John Nippon Aux Engines Yanmar Deere KK MCR MCR

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Section 14 : Photographs

Port of Suva – Central Berth Port of Suva – Mobile Crane

Port of Suva – Cargo Handling equipment ‘Bulk’ wharf discharging clinker. Port of Suva, ‘

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RoRo (Freight and Passenger) Vessel.

Port of Lautoka . Vessel discharging Containers Grabs and Hoppers owned by Punjas . and 40 tons mobile crane alonside .

Small craft basin RORO LCT ramp in back ground , Sugar Loading arm .( small crane to use in Draft LWOST 3 meters . of emergencies

Republic of Vanuatu.

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The small craft and ferry quay – Santo Pile driving equipment – Santo wharf construction. (Used by WFP for PAM operation)

NISCON Container yard- Santo Multi-Purpose terminal Port Vila.

Tug Port Villa– Donated by JICA, The temporary quay used for island shipping Requirement for the Cruise Liners

Solomon Islands

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Equipment –, Port of Honiara, Fuel drums be shipped on Landing Craft Tank Port of Honiara, Solomon Islands Kingdom of Tonga.

Inter island Ferry and Ramp Domestic quay – Positioning- Handling empty containers – Tonga. Tonga

International quay Tonga – Unitized cargo and containers stored on quayside

Samoa.

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Ferry Operation with Landing Craft Tank Conventional RORO – Passenger Ferry at Ferry at Malifanua Port, Upolo Island. At Savai’I Island.

No 2 Pier Samoa & Entrance in background Port Container Terminal – Apia

Apia Marina not suitable for emergency Port Ware House Savai’I Mooring

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Section 14 : Acknowledgements

Aitken Spence Plc (of Sierra Lanka) Suva, Fiji. Au Bob Marche – Port Villa, Vanuatu Air Terminal Services (Fiji) Ltd Dateline Transam. Australian High Commission – Samoa Betham Brothers Enterprises Ltd, Samoa Betham Freight Services, Samoa Dept. of Civil Aviation, Samoa. IOM, Honiara, Solomon Island. Goundar Shipping Ltd, Suva Gocrisis Management Pty ltd, Auckland Kaleya Yachting Services (Interface Super Yachts), Port Vila, Vanuatu. Maersk (Shipping Services Ltd) Fiji OCHA – Fiji Maritime Police Unit – Solomon Isles Maritime Police Unit – Samoa Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure, Samoa New Zealand High Commission, Tonga North Island Stevedore co ltd, Luganville, Santo, Vanuatu NDMO, Fiji NDMO, Vanuatu NDMO, Solomon Isles NDMO, Samoa New Zealand High Commission, Tonga NPT Agency, Suva, Fiji The Fletcher organization (Vanuatu) Ltd TNT, Port Villa, Vanuatu TOA Corporation- Vanuatu office Transam Fiji Ltd, Suva Transam, Apia, Samoa Tradco Shipping Ltd, Honiara, Solomon Islands Patterson Bros Shipping Co Ltd Pacific Direct Line Pacific Forum Line PFL Tonga PFL, Samoa Performance Marine, Port Vila, Ports Authority, Tonga Punjas and Sons Ltd, Lautoka, Fiji Ports Authority, Tonga Police Maritime Unit, Aola Base, Honiara, and a Solomon Ilse. Ports and Marine Department, Port Vila, Vanuatu, Ports and Marine Department, Luganville, Santo, Vanuatu, Red Cross, Tonga Red Cross Solomon Iles Real Tonga Air. Samoa Ports Authority, Apia, Samoa. Samoa Shipping Corporation, Samoa Silent Shipping and Logistics, Honiara, Solomon Islands Solomon Islands Port Authority (SIPA) Sullivan Shipping, Honiara, Solomon Islands. Vanguard Agencies, Vanuatu Williams and Gosling Ltd, Lautoka, Fiji Williams and Gosling Ltd, Suva, Fiji University of South Pacific (Sustainable Shipping Research Programmed) UNDP, Honiara, Solomon Islands UNDP, MDG, Tonga UN Women, Tonga UNICEF, Fiji UNICEF, Vanuatu

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