Ship runs aground in Fiji - then its rescue vessel capsized

Ship runs aground in Fiji - then its rescue vessel capsized

Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau said the matter is under investigation.

From the Editor in Chief's desk | June 5, 2025

Bula Three stories make the front page of The Fiji Times for Thursday, June 5. Big News: Fiji’s maritime sector is under fire as safety fears and compliance breaches surge across its shipping industry. From a passenger vessel running aground in remote Lau waters, to a high speed ferry stuck at Suva Wharf over regulatory red flags, the spotlight is now firmly on the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF). CEO Joeli Cawaki has admitted the autho…

Formal investigation launched into vessel incidents

The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has confirmed it will conduct a formal investigation into the recent grounding of the inter-island ferry Lomaiviti Princess 6 at Ono-i-Lau, as well as the sinking of the Lomaiviti Princess 2. More than 90 passengers and crew were aboard LP6 when it ran aground on May 27 while en […]

Ship runs aground in Fiji – then its rescue vessel capsizes

RNZ Pacific Fiji’s Maritime Safety Authority has launched an investigation into Goundar Shipping Limited following two incidents involving its vessels. Late last month, one vessel ran aground on the reef of Ono-i-Lau, and villagers had to step in to ferry stranded passengers to nearby islands using small boats. On Monday, the Lomaiviti Princess II was sent to assist with salvage operations of the grounded boat in Ono-i-Lau. READ MORE: Other Fij…