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Suva (3DP) maintains a continuous listening In case of emergencies all distress messages watch on 2182 kHz and VHF 16 for distress must be sent to the nearest RCC. Search & calls. The station is also equipped with 6215.5 Rescue operations within the waters around kHz for Search & Rescue Operations. Fiji are coordinated by a National Search & if you are in imminent danger and require Rescue Committee. RCCs are located at Suva urgent aid, use MAYDAY. and Nadi. Rescue Sub Centres (RSCs) may Fiji’s Complete Marine Stores 1. Switch to 2182 kHz or 6215 kHz or 156.8 MHz (Chnl 16) 2. Alarm signal, say: “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY. This is ............................................... 3 TIMES Give your position State the nature of your distress. State the nature of help required. Give any other information that will assist the rescue operation. Listen on the same frequency for acknowledgement. our national search & rescue authority is the Maritime surveillance centre HQ Fiji Navy, Box 12387, Suva, Fiji Islands. T: +679 331 5380 | E: [email protected] TRADEWINDS MARINE GROUP 4 Vetaia Street Lami T +679 336 1522 [email protected] Royal Suva Yacht Club T +679 999 3932 [email protected] RCC suva t: +679 331 5380 Port Denarau T +679 999 3706 [email protected] rsc suva t: +679 330 4296 | 3dP suva t: +679 337 1326 Vuda Point Marina T +679 999 3617 [email protected] RCC nadi t: +679 672 5777 Copra Shed Marina T +679 999 9307 [email protected] The Government of Fiji is upgrading current RCC protocol and procedures. They aim to have a centralized RCC FIJI established within 2015. Please stay tuned to fijimarinas.com for updates as they occur, but for now, the above procedure remains firmly in place. www.yachtshop.com.fj 4 A Mariners Guide to FIJI Shores & Marinas 2020 Bula Vinaka! e are delighted to welcome you to the 2020 edition of ‘A Mariners Guide YACHT HELP FIJI Wto FIJI Shores & Marinas’. We aim to be your trusty guide throughout the YACHTING PROFESSIONALS SINCE 1987 duration of your visit; helping you to navigate clearance procedures, make the most of your time here by highlighting the best of everything Fiji has to offer and finally, providing procedural information on departure clearance when the time comes for you to set sail in pursuit of your next adventure. Fiji is a unique cruising destination. From the remote and very traditional Lau Group of islands to the white sandy beaches of the Yasawa and Mamanuca Group. COVER: Sundown at Paradise Taveuni © Michelle Philp Our 300 islands are a land of stunning contrast and diversity. 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