Fiji Times Tuesday 13 June 2017 THE Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has reiterated the need for all shipowners to implement safe ship management system to ensure that risks are minimised or eradicated.
This is after passengers on board a ferry operating between Buca Bay and Taveuni were delayed at sea for an hour after water started seeping into the vessel early this month.
MSAF’s chief executive officer John Tunidau said MSAF had strict regulatory requirements.
“The shipowner and master are legally bound to report any incident or accident on the ship and ensure the ship is operated as per the regulatory requirements,” he said.
In an earlier report by this newspaper, ferry owner Hari Chand Hansraj said the problem had been addressed, adding the boat resumed normal operations.
Mr Hansraj said the boat was travelling from Taveuni to Natuvu in Buca Bay when the engines’ exhaust cooling system hose was damaged.
“The hose actually came off while water seeped into the boat. However, this was controlled and we had to stop for an hour to rectify the issue,” he said. Read more…
