All Ship Masters, Ship Owners and Ship Agents for foreign and local vessels, Pilots and Port Management
Companies/Operators, Marinas, Yacht Clubs, and mariners, are obligated to exercise due care and caution while
entering and departing the Denarau Channel, Nadi.
Regulation 7 of the Maritime (Navigation Safety) Regulations 2014 provides that –
i. No person may propel or navigate a ship including a ship towing a person or object at a speed exceeding
5 knots –
| (a) (b) (c) | within 50 metres of any other ship, raft or person in the water within 200 metres of the shores or any structure; or within 200 metres of any ship or raft that is flying Flag A |
Furthermore, Regulation 8 of the Maritime (Navigation Safety) Regulations 2014 provides that –
i. Any person who propels or navigates a recreational craft or any other propelled ship must ensure that
its Wake does not cause unnecessary danger or risk of damage to other ships or structures, or risk of harm to
other persons.
ii. Any person who contravenes this regulation commits an infringement offence and shall be liable to a
fine of $200.
In addition, all ships are required to take extra precautions of the ongoing dredging operations in the Channel.
For any further clarification, please contact Acting CEO/Manager Safety, Compliance & Response, Mr Iliesa
Batisaresare on Email: ibatisaresare@msaf.com.fj on Telephone: 3315266 or Mobile: 7706331.
ILIESA BATISARESARE
ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji
31 October,