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This Marine Notice serves to inform all the relevant stakeholders that the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) will be carrying out audits and inspections of all shipping companies and their ships to verify their compliance to the Maritime (Safe Ship Management Systems) Regulation 2014.
2.
These audits and inspections will commence on 26th May 2025.
3.
All shipping companies are required to prepare for the said audits & inspections and ensure that proper documentations are in order and all the systems and procedures are implemented in accordance with the Maritime (Safe Ship Management Systems) Regulation 2014 before the said audit date.
4.
All shipping companies are hereby put on notice, pursuant to section 40 of the Maritime Transport Act 2013 and Regulation 18 of the Maritime (Safe Ship Management Systems) Regulations 2014 that ships will be detained for non-compliance to the above Regulation.
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Relevant Ships and Companies will be contacted individually on their audit schedules.
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For any clarification, please contact the undersigned on Telephone: 3315266 Ext 1103, Mobile: 7706337 or Email: ceo@msaf.com.fj
CMDR JOWELI CAWAKI
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (MSAF)
Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji
25TH APRIL 2025