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Providing you with World Class Ports ServicesVOLUME 1 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED JULY/AUGUSTNew Chief Executive Officer for Ports Poovretrsvi-eawnThe new CEO of Ports, Mr resources and the entireVajiira Piyasena has returned organisation are aligned into Fiji with “fond memories” Mr. Vajiira Piyasena. order to continue delivering Handling more thanof the country and its this service. 95% of the nation’s tradepeople, bringing 25 years of and work towards achieving in terms of imports andexperience in the maritime business excellence. “There are exciting exports, Fiji Ports is asector to his new position developments taking place major strategic asset of our “If we say we are providing globally in the realm of economy. Six years ago, Mr Piyasena world class port services, ports’ management, and ICTwas Head of the Marine we must ensure that our (Information Communication With a total containerisedEngineering Department Technology), is crucial cargo throughput of 86,863at the then Fiji Institute of in improving all of Ports’ TEU in a 12-month period,Technology. He returns, to functions. and handling more thanPorts, where he believes that 3.4 million revenue tonneshe can “contribute to the “We can adopt a suitable a year, Fiji Ports is anPort’s goal to be the hub of change management model important trading gatewaythe Pacific. for Ports, and still achieve into the Pacific. our goals of world-class “I am working with the excellence in a way that is More than 60 cruiseSenior Management Team, appropriate to Fiji culturally, liners and 800-plusconsulting with them on mid- socially and economically, cargo-carrying vesselsand long-term goals, already in a way that fits into our are amongst the 1,500identified in the Corporate system,” concluded Mr foreign-going vessels thatPlan, and to meet our targets Piyasena. call each year to Fiji’s major ports of entry, SuvaMuaiwalu Jetty opens up the islands and Lautoka.Not only does Fiji Ports The new Muaiwalu Jetty fully operational. outlying islands. Approximately 40%Corporation Limited (FPCL) In the interests of safety, of all commodity tradepride itself on being the ‘hub of withstand 93-tonne axel-loads, handled annually by Portsthe Pacific’, but the Company the 110 by 45 metre Muaiwalu security and passenger is exported, showing thealso plays an important role Jetty has been constructed comfort, a new waiting area has vital role Ports plays inin maintaining vital passenger on reclaimed land that was been constructed outside the supporting Fiji’s economy.and cargo links with Fiji’s outer previously a gravel foreshore Muaiwalu Jetty area. Alongsideislands. area. the Ticketing Office, there is an Not only does Ports area with seats, and seven food directly employ more Vessels that serve Kadavu, There is ample space for the outlets provide passengers with than 400 people overall,Vanua Levu, the Lau and development of a secure car a variety of culinary options while including its subsidiaryLomaiviti groups, Beqa, park, for passengers who wish to waiting to embark. companies, but it alsoMamanuca, Yasawa, and Rotuma leave their vehicles at the wharf generates employmentnow load and off-load passengers whilst taking a trip to one of the indirectly for thousands ofand cargo at the newly- people in the maritime andconstructed concrete wharf that related industries in Fiji.sees the facility extended by3,150 square metres. Fiji Ports also contributes financially in The recent upgrading of the supporting the GovernmentMuaiwalu Jetty, at a cost of $1.5 via the payment of taxesmillion dollars, for the benefit of and dividends, totalingthe local shipping industry is a more than $10 millionpart of FPCL’s community service over the five years sinceobligation. the establishment of the company in 2005. Built of concrete that will FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 1

Plans for ’derelicts’ removal underwayWhen derelict ships are 98% of vessels classified as derelict are fishing boats. As a part of the process,mentioned, images of rusting a maritime surveyorhulks, long-abandoned and dismisses the crew, then flies Captain Jeke said that assesses abandoned vessels’partially submerged come to out of the country, after leaving as many as 98% of vessels seaworthiness.mind. the ship in the care of an agent.” classified as derelict are fishing boats whose owners have Following the legal process “While this may be the case “It is important that the acquired a fishing license from made possible by the Seaportin some circumstances, in owner of any vessel is made a South Pacific country that Management Act, Fiji Ports hasFiji the definition of a derelict fully aware of the process that is has an ‘open register’, making been able to sell four seaworthyship is any vessel that is taking place, and this, as well as registration easier than it would vessels, and more than ten asabandoned in a port or harbour the whole legal process, can be be in Fiji. scrap metal.for a period of 21 days, and has lengthy,” said Captain Jeke.insufficient manpower on board As the Act gives Ports theto operate,” explained Captain power to order the removal ofJeke Vakararawa, Senior Ports any derelict that poses a dangerFacility Security Officer. to other shipping, a further three such vessels have been Captain Jeke said that the scuttled in deep water, after theSeaport Management Act 2005, maritime surveyor confirmedprovides the Ports Authority that nothing of monetary valuewith legal procedures to identify remained.as derelict, and then impound,a vessel that meets the above “Safety is of paramountcriteria. importance. We cannot afford to slow down or endanger any “Often a vessel will come in other vessels entering or leavingto the Suva harbour, seemingly port by having derelicts in thefor repairs. The owner pays and way,” concluded Captain Jeke.Slipways serves regional shipping be prepared with the correctly shaped blocks before the shipThe Slipway is in constant use with plans for its expansion. is hauled out of the water. The divers also check that theSituated at Walu Bay in Suva, main divisions of slipway, out on the slipway involves ship’s tonnage is as given in theFiji Ships & Heavy Industries engineering and steel. water blasting and painting, ship’s documentation, to avoidLimited (FSHIL) continues to steel repairs, and engineering damage to the cradle, andmake a major contribution to Work Supervisor Mr Matai work, such as repairing danger to the workers.regional maritime industries, Vasu, who has been with the propellers,” said Mr Vasu.a contribution that harks back company since 1973, explained “As a responsible operation,to the 1920s, when, as the that the work carried out “Before a ship comes up onto it is better to err on the side ofappropriately named Boatshed, within these three divisions the slipway for repairs, the caution.”the company built ships of New includes electrical, fitting company’s six PADI certifiedZealand kauri. and machining, welding and divers have to inspect the The 84 employees of FSHIL fabrication, and plumbing. shape (vee or round), size and achieve a turnaround rate of Although some work material of the hull. They also four to five days, repairing onwith timber decking is still The company’s four slipways help guide the ship onto the average 12 vessels a month.performed, the 21st century cater for ships of 100, 200, 500 slipway to be hauled into place.emphasis is on the three and 1000 tonnes. Whilst local shipping vessels “The slipway cradle must make up the main part of “The majority of work carried the company’s client base, government and private vessels from Tonga, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Vanuatu, and Tuvalu are also amongst those that utilise the company’s repair and maintenance services. “We also carry out work on fishing vessels. Most of these are Chinese, but there are also some Taiwanese and Japanese fishing vessels that make use of FSHIL’s services,” said Mr Vasu.2 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Levuka and Ports, a long-term marriageLevuka’s main street and a view of PAFCO and the Kings Wharf.One year after the Deed of as an international port and its economy. Levuka is a town of firsts:Cession was signed in 1874, trading centre, serving sailing It was not until l964 that it was the site of Fiji’s firstthat formally transferred Fiji as ships and inter-island traders newspaper, the Fiji Timesa Crown Colony to Great Britain, as demand ebbed and flowed its fortunes took a turn for founded in 1869, the Royalthe 6th Company of the British for beche-de-mer, turtle shells, the better with the opening of Hotel, a Fiji first, dating backRoyal Engineered arrived in coconut oil, cotton, and even the Pacific Fishing Company to the 1860s; Fiji’s first publicLevuka, the new colonial capital pigs for the California gold (PAFCO). PAFCO cans skipjack school opening in 1879, itsof the nation. rush. tuna for a world market from first bank, first post office, fish supplied and offloaded private members club, hospital, The Engineers were Levuka’s life as the colonial primarily by Japanese, Chinese town hall, and municipalthere to upgrade the town’s capital was short, because and Korean fishing boats government. It also was theinfrastructure, badly in need of the capital moved to Suva in first place in Fiji to have arepair. They constructed much l882 - the reason given at that It was also the time, public electricity system, inof the stonework, including time was limited space for but a year earlier, in 1963, 1927.the seawall, drainage ditches expansion. when Levuka was officiallyand bridges that still remain designated a Port of Entry While Fiji Ports hasto this day and they completed The importance of Levuka by the Fiji Government, but participated in a number ofthe Queens Wharf in 1880. was mainly due to its safe it was not until l979 that the initiatives in support of theCombined with its history and harbour with its fringing Ports Authority officially took town, it most recently has madeits colonial architecture Levuka reef and two entrances, and possession of the Kings Wharf. a contribution of trash binshas earned it a nomination as a flourished as a stopover port for along the waterfront to remindWorld Heritage site. international vessels, until the Today Fiji Ports employs its citizens and visitors what a end of the l950s when shipping seven people on the wharf treasure the town is and how The new wharf reflected the went elsewhere and Levuka that service the occasional important it is to keep it clean.growing importance of Levuka suffered a major downturn to passenger ship, the fishing boats and inter-island traders.Senior Port Facility Security Officer “We are committed to Ports security”Captain Jeke Vakararawa is committed tothe security of Fiji’s ports of entry. rectify security breaches, or risk appearing Documentation is checked before a vehicle is allowed on a watch list. onto the wharf. “Our core function in Security is toprotect Ports’ and the clients’ assets. We “It is paramount that Fiji avoids being onalso look after the lives and security of this list as vessel owners and captains arethe people in and around the ports, on reluctant to visit such ports,” said Captainthe ships, and on the wharf,” said Captain Jeke.Jeke. Carrying out the work of protecting “After the September 11th acts of the security of Fiji’s ports of entry are theterrorism, the International Maritime Maritime Border Police, a specialised FijiOrganisation brought the International Police Force department and HomelinkShip and Ports Security Code (ISPS) into Security Limited, an internationallyforce in 2004 for the protection of ships recognised security organisation that meetsand ports that engage in international the requirements of the ISPS code.trade.” “We are a maritime nation, with 95 to This international convention means 97% of all our imports and exports comingthat all member countries use the same and going by sea. We need to protect our ports so that we can trade freely with otherdocumentation and procedures for ships countries,” concluded Captain Jeke.entering and leaving international ports ofentry. International ports must report and FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 3

Ports’ pilots make a difference port,” said Captain Sai. “There are also two tug After a further 18 months, Class Two pilots can then boats on standby, but most apply to qualify as Class One, modern vessels have a bow responsible for all vessels thruster, a horizontally- over 183 tonnes, such as mounted propeller at the bow cruise liners and satellite of the ship.” tracking ships. “With between 95 to 97% of Ports has four pilots Fiji’s import and export trade stationed in Suva, and one coming through our sea ports in Lautoka, ”But if there is a of entry, it essential that ships possibility of congestion at enter and leave safely,” said Lautoka, a pilot from Suva will Captain Sai, “We also need to go to help out at the Lautoka avoid congestion so that ships can off-load and take on cargo efficiently.”(l-r) Captain Saiasi Buliruarua and Captain Laisiasa Gonewai, pilots for Ports. fToimr aeckceuerpaecrys trainThe staff of Ports’ Pilotage safe passage of ships in and A timekeeper is clocking the unloading of containers.Department is responsible for out of harbours but may needthe safe berthing and sailing to accompany a vessel from One of the most important only on loading and unloading,of vessels, thus contributing the Port of Suva to Lautoka, activities on Port Authority but on all the other operationsto the flow of goods needed to or from Lautoka to Suva, wharves is timing the work that may delay the loading/drive the economy. depending upon the ship’s required to load and unload unloading process. cargo requirements. containers. “The pilots, whose job it Mr. Leweniqila emphasisedis to assist with the safe and After bringing 30 ships That was emphasised to the importance of accuracyefficient movement of ships in in and out of the port in a the participants in a recent because of the time spent onand out of Fiji’s ports of entry, six-month period, and then workshop on Timekeeping the loading/offloading of ahave an intimate knowledge passing an examination, a conducted by Anare ship will determine the cost ofof local tidal and wind trainee pilot qualifies as a Leweniqila at Port Authority’s work that will be charged toconditions, gained through Class Three pilot, able to head office. the shipping agency that usespractical experience. Any one guide vessels such as fishing Port facilities.who wishes to become a pilot vessels, weighing between 36 The course focused notmust have a minimum of five tonnes and 146 tonnes, in andyears experience at sea and out of the harbour.have attained a Class TwoSeafaring Captain’s license,” Captain Sai said thatexplained Captain Saiasi after18 months’ experience,Buliruarua, Ports’ Harbour a Class Three pilot isMaster, who himself has encouraged to qualify as amore than twenty-two years’ Class Two Pilot, responsibleseafaring experience. for piloting vessels such as container ships and tankers Pilots are not only weighing between 146 andresponsible for assisting the 183 tonnes.Whistleblower Policy a company safeguardIn order to safeguard the employees to have an activities or unethical damage morale, falsecompany, its employees, avenue to follow if they have behaviour. “Employees using accusations will result inand the shareholder from reasonable grounds to believe the policy are expected to disciplinary action.any possible abuse of that serious wrongdoing act in accordance with theoffice or code of conduct, is taking place in the company’s values and Code of “Most importantly, anyoneFiji Ports has included a workplace,” explained Mrs Jiu Conduct. making use of the whistle“Whistleblower” policy Daunivalu, General Manager blower policy and procedureas a part of its overall Corporate Services. “We are conscious of will be protected from anymanagement strategy. the dangers of creating an form of unfair treatment An employee may ‘blow internal culture of distrust such as victimisation,” “It is important for the whistle’ on illegal and suspicion. As this would concluded Mrs Daunivalu.4 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Providing you with World Class Ports ServicesVOLUME 2 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED SEPTEMBER/OCTOBERRecord Dividend To GovernmentFiji Ports has paid a dividend of to have ever been paid to Ports’ Acting Chairman Cdr Francis Kean presents the dividend cheque to Ms Elizabeth$2.6 million to the Government Government by Ports is Powell, Permanent Secretary, Public Enterprises, watched by (from 2nd left) Boardbased on a consolidated a reflection of the level member Cptn Tevita Robanakadavu, CEO Mr Vajiira Piyasena, and Board member, Cdrperformance of the financial of performance of both Joeli Cawaki.year ending 31st December management and staff through2010, supported by a 50% of net the year.” Recreational reserveprofit after tax of $5.28 million. part of Rokobili “All of our 450 staff should In announcing the dividend, be proud of their efforts in theFiji Ports Acting Chairman role that they continue to play inFrancis Kean said that the helping to ensure the country’sCorporation was an essential economic well being,” saidservice to the country handling Commander Kean.95% of all imports and exports. Fiji Ports is a wholly-owned “To achieve the results to Government Commercialprovide the largest dividend Company.Strategy workshopsPorts CEO Mr Vajiira Piyasena (centre front) with the Suva managerial and While looking for in the first stage ofsupervisory staff. strategic partners to development, with up assist in financing the to a further 600,00 TEU The management and staff strategies, goals and targets, way forward, Ports is capacity in the future,of Ports continue to ensure what has been achieved, the considering investing as well as general non-that the Strategic Plan is a gaps between, and how these funds in the development containerised cargo andliving document relevant to the might be closed in the next of 1.6 hectares of liquid bulk facilities, theCompany’s stated goals and four months. recreational reserve land proposed Rokobili projecttargets. that is part of the proposed would become 22.7- The participants assessed Rokobili Terminal Project. hectares of container In a series of two recently and reviewed the eight months stacking, stevedoring,held workshops, one in Suva performance [Jan to Sept. With a growth rate of truck handling andand the other in Lautoka, 2011], and re-strategise for about five percent per parking, the proposeda total of 50 Managers, next four months performance annum, the Port of Suva realigned regional road, asSupervisors and Assistant to achieve the 2011 targets. will have reached, if not well as the reserve land.Supervisors met to review the A SWOT analysis was also exceeded, capacity byCompany’s performance for conducted by the participants 2020. Already, King’s With two wharfsthe past eight months. in re-strategizing and setting Wharf is near to reaching planned, of 400 metres targets for 2012 and for the capacity. and 295 metres, the During the workshops, five year period ending 2016. Rokobili Terminal wouldwhich saw a 100% attendance The findings of the discussion Intended to cater for also provide multi-purposeof the managerial and groups have been taken up 200,000 twenty –foot facilities.supervisory staff, discussion as part of the draft Strategic equivalent units (TEU)groups were used to review Plan.the Company’s mission, vision, An artist’s impression of the Rokobili Terminal Project. FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITEDwebsite: www.fijiports.com.fj 1

SCHEDULING a container The giant cranes at Ports contribute to the excellent turnaround times.ship into Fiji and organis-ing the requisite details that the ship to the allocated only be offloaded in broad Julian Maya (right) of Red Crossmust be addressed on its berthing position. daylight. demonstrates CPR.arrival requires an attentionto specifics that is always On the ship’s arrival in the Containers are offloadedchallenging. harbour, statutory require- and loaded using the mobile ments are met with the harbour cranes, or the ships The process that takes boarding by Port Health and own cranes.place between notification Bio-Security Officers. Borderof the ship sailing for Fiji as Control Officers board once “Depending on the avail-advised by the ship’s agent the ship is alongside the ability of the machines, theand its departure for the next berth. workers can offload up toport requires proper planning 100 containers in five hours,”to the last detail. Once all of this is complet- said Mr. Taoi. ed, the stevedoring opera- Mr. Jokini Taoi, Manager tion begins. The sequence of Following the instructionPorts Terminal Ltd (a subsid- loading and unloading cargo given by the ship’s Chiefiary of Ports), said that follow- is carried out in conjunc- Officer, the positioning ofing the confirmed notification, tion with the decisions of the containers loaded on boardPorts requires the ship to ship’s Chief Officer. ship depends largely on theirprovide details of its cargo respective destinations.and other relevant papers 48 But certain restrictionshours before it docks. may apply. For example, If “On average, it takes Ports the ship is carrying explo- 12 hours to turnaround a “This allows for the vessel sives, like dynamite, they can ship with about 200 moves,”planners to determine the said Mr. Taoi.resources required in termsof the manpower, equipmentand stevedoring gear, amongother details,” he said. Since all foreign ships en-tering a port require compul-sory piloting, the pilot boardsthe ship at the designatedpilot station, and then guides2 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED Kiribati’s MV Moamoa on the 1,000 ton slipway. website: www.fijiports.com.fj

Lautoka, a modern port with a ‘sweet’ past.Cruise liner passengers can purchase Ports’ souvenirs to remember their visit to Fiji.PASSENGERS arriving on cruise meet (if not exceed) the projected Roger Sullivan (2nd from left)liners at the Suva wharf are income targets for 2011. enphasising a point to some of the cranegreeted by the sight of Ports’ operators.employees selling souvenirs Rentals include 1.652 hectaressuch as sulus, ties, pens, pencils, of reclaimed land in Lautoka,umbrellas, mugs, caps, polo leased for a 75-year term, allshirts, key tags, magnets, and available space in Shed #6soon, in response to passengers’ at the Suva Kings Wharf andrequests, stress balls, all with administration building, and thethe Ports’ logo. food outlet and office spaces at Muaiwalu II in Suva. In addition, The billboards in the Kings the new toilets at Muaiwalu II willWharf vicinity, which have been be ‘user pay’, as will the car parkleased exclusively to Metromedia spaces at the Narain wharf, onceon a 10-year contract, are also a the lines are painted.source of revenue. All of these ventures are Even bigger income earners part of Ports’ development ofare the Company’s rental revenue streams other than theproperties that account for Company’s core business of portmore than 50% of Ports’ annual services, ship repair and slipwayincome, and are expected to operations.website: www.fijiports.com.fj FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 3

Investing in training A weekend of thanks to familiesUpgrading the skills andknowledge of the Company’s Ashwin Goundar from NPTC/FNU conducts a A full-turnout of Ports’ The final results were:workforce is an investment leadership training session at FSHIL. staff and their families First: Team Oscar, ledrather than an expense. from Lautoka, Levuka by GM Port Operations, Mr be identified and mentored, and Suva took part in the Kurusiga. The most obvious effective succession Company’s Fun Saturday, Second: Team Romeo,example would be the cost planning can be put in held at Marist High School led by GM Corporateeffectiveness of having place, and employees are sports grounds at the end Services, Mrs Daunivalu.properly trained crane able to explore different of August. Third: Team Tango, ledand lorry drivers who will employment possibilities by GM Fiji Ships & Heavynot misuse and damage within the Company, such With the theme this year Industries, Mr Raneelequipment. as, for example, moving of ‘Look up, Get up, Never Mudaliar, and from a clerical position in give up’, the annual Fun Fourth: Team Papa, led However, Ports also the Financial Department Day is an opportunity for by GM Finances, Mr Asitrecognises the importance to a position in the Human all Ports’ employees to Sen.of effectively and efficiently Resources Department as a thank their families for The festivities continuedupgrading the skills of all result of studying Industrial their support. the next day, with a churchworkers, thus improving their Relations. service of thanks, a choiropportunities for advancement Wearing especially competition and soli, and awithin the Company. This win-win policy designed uniforms, and family lunch. maintains a skilled and divided into four teams, The Social Committee To this end, the Company qualified workforce employed all staff and families will decide which charitablehas an across-the-board at Ports, and assists staff to competed in a variety of cause should receive,policy that releases staff to attain qualifications while sports and games. at Christmas time, theundertake relevant tertiary fully employed. donations collected at thestudies at the University of Each team, led by a soli.the South Pacific or the Fiji General Manager, had aNational University, or to name that together speltpursue on-line Information out the acronym, PORTS.Technology courses. 4 Staff members successfullycompleting papers, diplomas 1or degrees have their fees 5reimbursed by the Company,on the understanding that theywill be bonded to work for theCompany for an appropriatelength of time that is decidedon a case-by-case process. As people with the potentialfor future advancement can 2Ports’ employee Anare Lewaqila makes a suggestion. 36We want your suggestions! 1. Chief guests, Ports’ CEO Vajiira Piyasena and Board member Cptn Tevita Robanakadavu. Staff, clients, customers… available for you to ‘post’ 2. Special events were organised for the smaller children.Ports Management wants your ideas; one in the foyer 3. Netball games were played with enthusiasmyour ideas on how we can at Muaiwalu House, the 4. They’re off! Potential champions sprint ahead.improve our services. other at the Main Tower. 5. A lot of laughs at the ‘bite the bun’ tent. 6. Any World Cup contenders here? Two suggestion boxes are Help us to better help you. website: www.fijiports.com.fj4 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Providing you with World Class Ports ServicesVOLUME 3 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED NOVEMBER/DECEMBERCEO reflects on future direction Meet the BoardVajira Piyasena, Ports CEO. funding of development is While there are other carefully analysed to ensure opportunities to strengthen David Kolitagane, Chairman.“Fiji Ports has the potential to that not only does it address a Ports, he said that overall, hebecome the regional leader in problem, but also, it is within is pleased with the support he Commander Joeli Cawaki,providing all port facilities and the context of the Company’s is receiving as the Corporation Director.services, but first it must address corporate plan. continues its reorganisation.a number of issues that are Tony Gollin, Director.affecting its performance.” Amongst the opportunities “The role that Ports plays that Ports is exploring to in contributing to industrial The year comes to a So said Fiji Port’s Chief increase growth, and the bottom activities, as well as assisting close with the CompanyExecutive Officer, Mr Vajira line for the shareholders, is the business and retail welcoming a new BoardPiyasena, reflecting on his first the further development of our communities, cannot be over- of Directors to providesix months in office. ship repair activities into the emphasised. Key to this input guidance for the future resurrection of the shipbuilding is the efficiency of the Ports’ growth, development and He said that the immediate industry; an industry that made a operations. direction of Fiji Ports and itspriority is in strengthening significant economic contribution subsidiaries, Fiji Terminalmiddle management through in the 1990s. “I look forward to working with Ltd and FSHIL.“human capital development the Board and staff in 2012, andand improving the quality of The CEO sees a clear path thank you for your continuing New Chairman Mrmanagement. of growth at Ports through contribution towards Fiji Ports. David Kolitagane, Deputy transshipment, the transferring Permanent Secretary “We are in the process of of cargo from one country to “May you and your family Finance, is joined by newsetting the strategic direction another through Fiji, and this has members have the very best Director, Mr Tony Gollin,of the Corporation, it is a already resulted in expansion in this holiday season; a Merry who recently arrived in Fijireorganisation process that into the region. Christmas and a successful, to take up his position aswe expect will take between Happy New Year.” CEO of Airports Fiji Ltd.seven to eight months. In thistime we want to realign middle Amex could develop port Providing continuity ismanagement to ensure that they facilities in Lautoka Commander Joeli Cawake,are suitably qualified for the who has served as apositions they hold.” Lautoka Port and the adjacent land leased by Amex. Director since as 2009. Mr Piyasena said that this Amex Resources Limited making process.would directly reflect on the has leased land from Fiji If the mine becomesimprovement of operational Ports to begin exploring thestandards, and “will require the development of port facilities operational, it is expectedreview of systems that are in to support its proposed mining that the mineral will beplace, and the introduction of any activities in the Ba River Delta. transported by barge from Baimprovements that would benefit to the new Amex port facilitiesthe Company.” The land is directly adjacent at Lautoka. to the present Lautoka port. He explained that another From the Amex port, thepriority is to ensure that the The company has magnetite would be loaded on announced positive results ships bound for China. It is for the mining of 220 million estimated that two ships of up tonnes of magnetite, a to 30,000 tonnage will supply mineral used in the steel this service monthly. FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 1

New Port FSHIL leaders apply new skillsof Entry for The recent Team Leadership Groups made presentations during the workshop. training conducted in-houseVanua Levu at FSHIL has already produced training, conducted by Ashwin getting certificates, it is about positive outcomes. Goundar, Senior Training the passion we have for ourThe construction of a multi- Officer, TPAF-NTPC focused work and taking ownership ofpurpose Port of Entry is “The tangible results include on developing office, people the company we work for. Ifplanned to begin in 2012, at the weekly team meetings and time management skills. Middle Management has theNaduri, Macuata Province in that the Leadership training This included office and right attitude, the right mindsetVanua Levu. participants now hold. This work place organisation, and as leaders, they are the ones seems to have contributed to the communication and counseling who will be influencing and Ports General Manager improved attendance rates and skills. guiding the work teams,” saidTechnical Services Waqa improved arrival times of FSHIL Ms Taoi.Bauleka said that with staff,” Ms Makereta Taoi, FSHIL The Team Leadershipsome eight million dollars Human Resources Officer said. participants will be the drivers “The 100% response from theearmarked by Government of the next major workshop, staff of FSHIL to take part in thefor the initial stages of this The aim of the Leadership planned for 2012, on the recent “Clean Up Campaign”undertaking, it is expected training, the first of its kind to be implementation of quality indicates that leadership andthe full development of held in-house at FSHL, was to management training. guidance is being applied,”the port facilities will build on the skills and expertise concluded Ms Taoi.cost in the vicinity of $30 that the participating Middle “Training is not just aboutmillion, and will bring both Management staff alreadyemployment and investment demonstrate.opportunities to Fiji’ssecond largest island. The participants, three Foremen and five Leading Hands As well as a total port from the Steel, Slipway andarea of 20,000 square Engineering/Electrical Divisionsmetres, with 160 metres handle the daily transactions inof berthing space, the the workplace, meeting the timefacilities will also include schedules on all their tasks, andcovered storage, cool ensuring customer satisfaction.stores, devanning (that is,the moving, storing and Colleagues from Portsdistribution of containers), Terminal Limited also attendedtimber storage, liquid the trainingbulk and dangerous goodshandling, workshops, The two-day intensivecar parking and truckmarshalling areas, and Hub plan highlightedpassenger facilities suchas a post office and retail Plans to make Fiji the shipping now making new weekly visits Transshipment of containers, a growthoutlets. hub of the South Pacific are to Suva on a direct service to industry for Fiji Ports. becoming a reality according to and from Asia. The Naduri development the Ports CEO. Rokobili Container Port in Suva,may also serve as a trans- Other factors contributing and the expansion of Lautokashipment port to the rest With containers from to Fiji being the ‘hub’ are the Port as a multi-purpose wharf.of the region, and cargo overseas ports being offloaded re-routing and re-positioning ofvessels will be able to call at the Suva wharves before larger-capacity vessels, and thedirectly, instead of having they are loaded onto ships and alliances made among shippinggoods come through Viti sent to other Pacific Island principals in order to poolLevu. This will help to ease destinations, Suva is already a resources.congestion, particularly transshipment centre for thein Suva, and if utilised for rest of the South Pacific, and The CEO confirmed thattransshipment purposes, further growth is expected in the current infrastructure ismay also contribute further container shipment numbers. adequate in the short term toto the development of Fiji as meet the challenges of cateringthe ‘Hub of the Pacific. This is expected to occur for the growth in container because of the introduction numbers taking place as Further bathymetric of new services, such as the long as crucial, proper yard(seabed), and land surveys world’s third-ranked French management is maintained.still need to be completed, container transportation andas do other technical shipping company, CMA CMG Longer term measures wouldstudies. entail the development of the2 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

President supports World AIDS Day marchLending his support to the that is being conducted by Fiji Ports participants are honoured by Fiji’s President (centre).march for the International Ports.Day of Awareness for HIV AIDS of these participants was carried on the World AIDS Daywas His Excellency, Ratu Epeli Training Officer, Mr Anare included on the banner march.Ganilau, President of Fiji, Lewenaqila, said that notwho honoured the Fiji Ports only does he include an HIVmarchers when he joined AIDS Awareness componentthem along the way. in all workshops and training that he facilitates, but he is The Ports contingent led also conducting a series ofthe World AIDS Day march workshops specifically on thefrom the Suva bus station to topic.the Civic Centre foreshore.Participation in the march is The most recent of the HIVonly a part of the on-going HIV AIDS awareness workshopsAIDS awareness programme was held for staff at the Lautoka Port, and a photo New Fire Wardens at Port LautokaChristmas cheer for Avisake Manufolau, the PA of the Habour Master Lautoka, demonstrates herSt Christopher’s fire-fighting skills. (Back row) Josefa Turaganivalu, Anare Leweniqila, Mele Naulumatua, Sister Elena Putting out fires is not just a are aimed is critical in fighting Eseta, Sera Leli, and Rusiato Lavina with some of the children. matter of throwing water at the fires. smoke and flames, and hopingIn the Christmas spirit of Community of the Sacred for the best. As well as the theoreticalspreading good will, Social Name, with seven lay component of the training, theCommittee members, on assistants helping to care for As a part of their Fire participants also took part in abehalf of the staff of Fiji the children, who are aged Warden Training, conducted by practical session, where theyPorts, Ports Terminal Ltd and from four months to 18 years. the National Fire Authority of gained familiarity with types ofFSHIL, made a gift of $1,000 Fiji, men and woman employed extinguishers, and practised ato the 24 children who live at The money was collected by Ports at Lautoka recently variety of fire-fighting methods.the St Christopher’s Home in during the choir competition learnt that in order to put outNakasi. and soli that are an integral different types of fires, different The new Fire Wardens will part of the Port’s annual responses in are called for. continue to familiarise their The Home is managed Family Fun Weekend. colleagues at Ports withby three Sisters of the Not only are different fire-fighting methods, and extinguishers used for different will organise major fire drill fires, but also the way they practice on a regular basis.EWxoproldwMelalraittitmenedDeadyEmployees of Fiji Ports, Ports Centre foreshore.Terminal Ltd and FSHIL, as The Expo was well attendedwell as representatives of otherstakeholders and organisations by young people seeking advicewith an interest in the sea and on careers related to maritimeall that it provides, celebrated activity, as demonstrated byWorld Maritime Day with a these high school studentsmarch through Suva city, listening to a Naval Officerfollowed by an Expo at the Civic demonstrating search and rescue equipment. FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 3

The Hidden Paradise: SavusavuSavusavu Port on Vanua Levu, a processing plant for the latter luxury resorts can be found • Savusavu township and marina, awell known as a safe marina still operates. along the island’s coastline. tranquil habour.and Port of Entry for theworld’s yachting community, In the centre of town, the • Unloading at the Savusavu wharf.also plays host to passengers refurbished Copra Shed isfrom visiting cruise liners, who the home of the Savusavumay believe that they have Yacht Club, and the complexstepped back in time as they contains accommodation, awalk along the one main road restaurant, a marine chandlery,that runs through the township. an art gallery, handicrafts and butcher shops, and booking Called Fiji’s “Hidden offices for both internationalParadise”, Savusavu developed and domestic air and seain the 1800s as a centre for travel.the export by sailing ship ofbeche-de-mer and copra, and There are hot springs on the hill above the township, andFiremen join clean up Corporate Services’ seasonal celebrations As the Christmas season party-goers wore fancy is upon us, parties and dress as directed on the in- celebrations are the order vitations, everybody entered of the day, and Corporate into the spirit of the season, Services have led the way in exchanging gifts, sharing organising a ‘get-together ‘ the occasion with family for their team. members, and partaking of a feast. While only a few of theCleaning those ‘hard-to-reach’ areas.Helping out this year at Fiji annual event that is a part 1 4Ports annual clean up were of the Company’s socialfive firemen, and a fire truck responsibilities. This was 2 5provided by the National Fire aligned with the World CleanAuthority. Up Day, in collaboration 3 6 with the Department of 1. Preparing the food. 4. The Magnificent Feast. “We appreciate the help Environment, which provided 2. Best costumes. 5. Round the grog bowl.from the firemen, as they gloves and rubbish bags. 3. A family affair. 6. Sharing the food.helped with areas that evenwater blasting couldn’t clean,” Ports provided the willingsaid Corporate Services participants with t-shirts,General Manager, Mrs Jiu scrubbing brushes andDaunivalu. detergents, as well as food vouchers so that everyone “We work closely with the could sit and eat togetherFire Authority to maintain after the job was done, and,safe ports throughout Fiji, so “The excellent turnout byhaving them help with our management and staff is anclean up just underlines the indication of the pride peoplecooperation between the two have in Ports,” said Mrsorganisations.” Daunivalu. The clean up is an4 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Providing you with World Class Ports ServicesVOLUME 4 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012Successful ISPS audit for Fiji Ports Drills and documentationThe Ports of Suva and Maintaining the ISPS code is crucial for Code are crucial for Fiji toLautoka recently passed Fiji’s international trade. continue its direct trade essential tothe International Ships and links with America. ISPSPorts Security (ISPS) code An ISPS audit is conductedcompliance audit conducted every two years, and since 2005, The audit process In order for the Port of Suvaby the United Sates Coast the Port of Suva has been able to includes an assessment of to be ISPS compliant, drillsGuard, which is essential export direct to the United States security measures in place and documentation areif Fiji is to continue to be a of America, and Lautoka Port when a ship is alongside essential to reaching thehub for international trade. became fully compliant three the wharf, as “the main standards required by the years later. Prior to this, cargo point of concern is the ship/ Code. Following the 9/11 from Fiji bound for America had port interface,” explainedterrorist attacks on the to be sent to New Zealand first Senior Security Officer, Part of the ISPS CodeUnited States, America for clearance. Captain Jeke Vakararawa. covers emergency responseprevailed upon the United preparedness, whether anNations International Reaching and maintaining “If port security is emergency be fire, a naturalMaritime Organisation the standards set in the ISPS breached while a vessel is disaster such as a tsunami,(IMO) and its 108 member docked, the Ship’s Master or a bomb threat on thecountries to introduce an will report to the IMO, wharf or on board a ship.international security code which could result in thefor all ports of entry. port being placed on a Also a part of Fiji’s watch list, as a ‘contaminated national Occupational Health The ISPS Code came into being port’. If this happens, ships may and Safety requirements,July 2004 with the express aim not be able to call at the port, the Code requires fireto safeguard and protect the as ISPS compliant ports will not wardens on every floor ofmaritime industry, which utilises receive them. the Ports’ buildings, andships and ports in the course of “Two of the biggest threats to safety officers undertakingcarrying out international trade. ISPS compliance for any wharf, training with the Fiji Fire world-wide, are stowaways and Authority. Regular practice With the US Coast Guard pilfering. Since the installation of drills take place, withmandated by the IMO to be the closed circuit television in 2006, Ports staff assemblinglicensing body, member countries these have been reduced to zero at the designated areas.were given time to make port on the Kings Wharf,” concluded Every department hassecurity assessments, and then Captain Vakararawa. an OHS representative todraw up and implement their help coordinate drills andsecurity plans. training. With millions of dollars Special security for cruise vessels The Senior Securityinvested in cruise vessels Officer and the Harbourand passenger safety of Ports Captain Vakararawa (centre) and Captain Nicolantonio Palombella of the cruise liner Master work together toparamount importance, Costa Deliziosa sign the Security Declaration, while the ship’s Chief Security Officer Mr Yogesh conduct drills for naturalspecial security procedures Mhatre looks on. Both visitors remarked favourably on Ports’ professional standards. disasters and bomb threats.come into play each time aliner visits Kings Wharf. document that states that the Captain Vakararawa All meetings, planning, port is safe to visit, the duties explained that this procedure is training, and practice drills Forty-eight hours before of Ports and the Security Team, a part of being compliant with have to be documented,its arrival in Fiji, the vessel and those of the vessel and crew the International Ships and showing when and wherenotifies Senior Port Facility while in port. Ports Security (ISPS) Code. these took place, a well asSecurity Officer, Captain Jeke who participated.Vakararawa, of the securitystatus of the previous tenports that it has visited.This is standard practice forall ships entering a Port ofEntry. As soon as the cruise linerhas berthed, a Ports SecurityOfficer boards the ship witha Declaration of Security FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 1

Timing and teamwork crucial FSHIL commitment to standardsTeamwork helps to keep containers moving efficiently through the Port of Suva. FSHIL (Fiji Ships & Heavy Industry Ltd)With only 12 bays available for all containers gives free storage for that period of time. are proud of the quality of their work, andpassing through the Port of Suva, the These containers are then stacked in a pre- are extra vigilant when working on oldermovement of trucks and forklifts carrying designated position, according to their weight vessel.containers around the Kings Wharf is a and port of discharge, awaiting the ship’scarefully choreographed dance, as intricate arrival. “In some parts of the world, vesselsas any meke or kathak. older than 10 years are called ’aged’. In Before these can be loaded, the cargo on Fiji, we sometimes work on ships as old as “Along with pre-planning and the incoming vessel destined for Fiji or for 20 years,” explained Mr Lopeti Radravu,communication, timing and teamwork are transshipment to another destination has to FSHIL Works Manager. “When you con-crucial to keeping containers moving on and be unloaded. The off-loaded containers are sider the stress a ship encounters at sea,off the cargo vessels that call at the Port of stacked, again for 72 hours storage free-of- the pounding of the waves, the hoggingSuva,” said Mr Jokini Taoi, Ports’ Manager charge, in the container bays further away and the sagging, it is really important toOperations. from the wharf. be sure a ship is seaworthy when it leaves the FSHIL slipway, particularly if it is an Of the 12 bays, the four closest to the From this point containers become the aged vessel.”wharf side are for exports, and six are responsibility of the shipping agents, whosefor imports. Two bays are set aside for task it is to get the containers cleared by Hogging is the stress a ship’s hull orrefrigerated containers, There is also a Customs and Bio-security, and trucked off keel experiences that causes them tobay set aside specifically for fumigation the wharf. bend upward, and sagging is the stresspurposes. Each bay can hold up to 100 on a ship’s hull or keel when a wave iscontainers, which, if necessary, can be “When the ship is unloaded, and there are the same length as the ship and the shipstacked four containers high. only five containers left, the call goes out to is in the trough of two waves, causing the the container and yard people to get ready to middle of the ship to bend down slightly. Mr Taoi explained that when a vessel load. As soon as the final container is swungnotifies the Port of its date and time of off the ship, the first for export is ready to be Mr Radravu said that before a shiparrival, Ports notifies the Shipping Agents. loaded,” said Mr Taoi. comes up on the slipway, the owner sup-In turn, the agents advise Ports of the cargo plies FSHIL with a list of repairs preparedthey have for export on that ship, as well as “We have to work together. Communication by the ship’s deck officers and engineers.the number of containers and the weight of between the vessels, the shipping agents, Added to this will be a list prepared by aeach. the Operations and Planning team, crane marine surveyor on behalf of the Maritime operators, stevedores, fork-lift drivers, truck Safety Authority of Fij (FMSA). In addition, Containers begin arriving anything up to drivers, and the yard controllers and their FSHIL writes its own reports on all work72 hours before the ship’s arrival, as Ports teams, is essential to keep the containers of pending, and again upon its completion.Pilots prepare to progress “But the true scope of necessary work will only be revealed when the hull isPorts’ pilots not only pass examinations examination that will qualify them to pilot exposed on the slipway, where FSHILthat allow them to guide progressively larger Class Two vessels in Lautoka Harbour. workers water blast the hull with waterships in and out of harbour, but they also at a pressure of 1000 psi (pounds permust pass examinations at each of these Similarly, Captain Laisiasa Gonewai, square inch).‘class’ levels for a specific port. who has a Class Three licence for Suva and Lautoka, is preparing to qualify as a Class “In this way it is possible to identify Two of the pilots stationed at the Port of Three pilot for the Port of Malau. the true thickness of the hull and to whatSuva, Captain Jioji Takate and Captain Pene extent, if any, there is corrosion, and if theYauvoli are licensed to guide Class Two ships Class Three vessels are between 36 and internal structure of the ship is sound.in the Suva Harbour and Class Three ships in 146 tonnes, Class Two ships between 146 This is especially relevant when workingthe Lautoka Harbour. and 183 tonnes, and Class One all vessels on an older vessel, and is all part of the over 183 tonnes. FSHIL commitment to exceeding minimum Both are now preparing for the quality standard and legal requirements,” said Mr Radravu. FSHIL ensures that all vessels are seaworthy before they leave the shipyard.2 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Divers integral to FSHIL operationsContributing an integral part to the the necessary training to be divers for the FSHIL divers carry out their duties in all weathers. Here, Mroperations at FSHIL (Fiji Ships and Heavy company. Tevita Lule (left) and Mr Norio Uluikatikati work in the rain.Industries Ltd) are the five PADI Open WaterCertificated divers who are responsible for FSHIL has provided a hot water showerguiding ships on and off the slipway and system for the divers as their work is oftenfor carrying out under-water inspections of carried out outside of normal working hoursships’ hulls. and in inclement weather because of the need to coordinate with high tides and to With careers at FSHIL beginning in 2000, keep to the works schedule.two of the divers come from a backgroundin professional diving with other companies, Screened each year in a rigorous medicalwhile the other three were already test, the divers need to maintain peakemployed at FSHIL before undertaking physical fitness, as well as follow strict safety measures in carrying out their work.Efficient maintenance a must Fishing fleet supplies export tradeWell-maintained machinery supplies Ports’ clients with the best service. Fishing vessels are a regular feature at Suva’s Kings Wharf.The New Year saw Fiji Ports operational, Ports is in the process A regular feature of the Port of tuna. This is transferred to localfinding solutions to the of revamping its workshop and Suva seascape are fishing vessels processing companies, of whichmechanical problems faced by Mechanical Department for moored along-side the Ports there are several at the Rokobilisome of the company’s forklifts. greater efficiency, and updating its Terminal Ltd building at Kings Industrial Subdivision, Walu Bay. maintenance system in order to Wharf, and at Muaiwalu One “In a very short time, we made keep downtime to a minimum on Wharf. These processing companiesconsiderable improvements these machines. add value to the fish. Somein getting additional units up After offloading their main catch of the catch may be packedand running, ” said Mr Eminoni “As a service provider, it is of tuna, either on to a mother ship into containers then exportedKurusiga, General Manager, Port essential that Fiji Ports maintain at sea, or at the Port of Levuka, for overseas, turned into frozen fishOperations. “These machines efficiency and supplies its clients the PAFCO frozen loin and canning loins for export, or become cannedare big container forklifts, and with the best. To move cargo operations, fishing vessels call in fish.absolutely essential to the from the shipside to storage to Suva to re-provision, make anyoperations functioning smoothly. areas efficiently and avoid further necessary repairs and to off load How long a fishing boat staysWe called on Northern Forklifts, congestion, we need all our their “by-catch.” at the Wharf depends upon thea New Zealand company, for machinery working properly. owner, although many will visit thetechnical assistance to get things To this end, we have recently The by-catch includes fish of Port of Suva for a few days only,going.” employed two experienced commercial value other than before returning to sea. mechanics,” said Mr Kurusiga. As well as having the machinery Tugboats, tiny but tough wharf, and proving that although small, they are strong enough toTugboats manoeuvre vessels to tie up Huge cargo vessels with containers vessels of this size to be assisted move vessels many times their size.at the wharf. stacked on deck, immense luxury by tugboats. cruise liners carrying passengers The number of tugboats engaged on world tours; such ships tower Expressed as ‘register tons’, by a shipping company to carry above the Kings Wharf, impressing the GRT is the enclosed, internal out these manoeuvres will depend the on-looker with their sheer size. capacity of a vessel, with one upon the size of the ship, and the But none of these massive vessels register ton equal to a volume of weather conditions. can enter the harbour unaided. 100 cubic feet, or 28.3 metres3. The Harbour Masters of the Tiny by comparison, tugboats The tugboats accompany the Suva and Lautoka Ports work meet, just inside the harbour large ships to within approximately closely with South Seas Towing, mouth, all vessels weighing more 30 metres of the portside. Here the company that provides tugboat than 3,000 GRT (gross register they physically manoeuvre the services, upon request, at Ports of tonnage) as it is compulsory for larger vessel, pushing against it, Entry. guiding it to berth alongside the FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 3

Vuda, from canoe to tankerThe Port of Vuda on the north- moor to buoys in the harbour The Vuda Port facility extends into the distance, while the Marina can be seen in thewest coast of Viti Levu is located and discharge their cargo via a foreground.in the area where, according to submarine pipe line installation.legend, the first Fijian settlers which caters for international named First Landing Resort,led by chief Lutunasobasoba, Although the port is a and local yachtsmen and one of many tourist retreatsmade landfall in 1500BC after privately owned facility, it comes women, while a few kilometres to be found along the westernmonths of travel by canoe under the jurisdiction of the north is the appropriately coast-line.across the Pacific Ocean. Port of Lautoka. All berthing and unberthing must take The modern-day port, with place in daylight hours at theits array of holding tanks, discretion of Lautoka’s Portcaters specifically for oil Master, in consultation with theand gas tankers. As well as vessel’s Master.berthing facilities for unloadingpetroleum cargoes dockside, Adjacent to the port, and onlythere is provision for vessels to a 30 minute drive from Nadi township, is the Vuda Marina,Clean up in Levuka Experienced mechanics join PTL teamPorts’ social responsibility includes looking after the environment. Ports Terminal Ltd wishes to Mr Avikash Nambiar (left) and Mr welcome two new members to Satish Kumar during their inductionFiji Ports started 2012 with a use along the foreshore. the Mechanical Team. into Ports.continued commitment to last Here, Town Councilyear’s Clean Up Campaign and Mr Avikash Nambiar comes the workshop and Mechanicalkeeping the environment clean by representative Mr Sailosi Qalilawa with seven years’ experience Department.presenting eight rubbish bins to accepts the bins on behalf of as a Heavy Plant Mechanic withLevuka and its Town Council, for Levuka from Ports’ representative, Fletcher Construction, and Mr Anare Leweniqila. Mr Satish Kumar has seven years’ experience as a Senior Mechanic with Venu Haulage. Their appointments are a part of Ports’ ongoing drive to attain maximum efficiency in Crane’s eye view An unexpected benefit, spectacular views for crane drivers.A lively scene at Muaiwalu as the SOFI (centre left) is loaded with cargo and passengers. Fiji Ports’ eleven trained cranes are capable of lifting and certified crane operators 100 tons at a time, and canImportant island link have a spectacular view of load or off-load between 15 to the harbour when on duty in 20 containers in an hour.The importance of Muaiwalu is loaded and people arrive to one of the Company’s threeWharf as a link to the outer board the M.V.SOFI (Spirit of mobile cranes operating at The cranes, manufacturedislands can be seen as cargo the Fiji Islands). the Suva Port. by Gottwald in Germany, make it possible to turn a vessel A feature of Port’s around in 12 hours with about Operations since 2006, the 200 moves.4 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Providing you with World Class Ports Services VOLUME 5 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED MARCH/APRIL 2012International platform for Ports strategiesFiji Ports CEO Mr Vajira so that as well as train asPiyasena has identified key stevedores, they can alsostrategies that are vital to become multi-skilled workersmaximise the efficiency and and can be employed in othereffectiveness of company’s areas such as machinery andoperations. maintenance sections.Key strategies Delegates from the International Maritime Community at the 12th IAPH Dashboard reporting“These strategies include Forum meeting in Sri Lanka. Already in place is theimproving the collaboration dashboard reporting system,with key stakeholder agencies that Fiji has been invited to related organisations in 90 comprising performancesuch as MSAF, Customs attend this conference, held in countries around the world. indicators such as machineryand Biosecurity Authority, Brisbane this year. downtime, productivitycatering to the growing cruise Mr Piyasena said that rates and ship delays. Thisship industry, facilitating The Chairman of Ports’ the exchange of ideas and generates daily and weeklytransshipment trade into Board of Directors, Mr David information at international reports that allow the seniorthe region, and improving Kolitagane and the CEO conferences is useful to management to makeaggregate productivity. also accepted invitations to apply to the steps Fiji Ports is informed decisions to improve participate in the 12th Asia/ taken to optimise aggregate productivity, enhance Planned “Aggregate productivity Oceania Regional Meeting of productivity. Maintenance Systems (PMS)is the cumulative benefits the International Association and to track down ineffectiveof labour and machinery of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), Multi-skilled workers processes causing delays.productivity, combined recently held in Colombo, These steps include the planswith building productivity, Sri Lanka. IAPH is a global that are being drafted to Transshipment targetswhich means the maximum alliance of the world port up-skill the significant part “Discussions are takingutilisation of available space.” community, representing of the stevedore workforce place with shipping lines and some 200 ports and 140 port- that consists of Registered shipping agents, an essentialInternational platform Relief Workers, part of Ports’ strategy, asThe CEO made these to how the transshipmentobservations as a part of trade can be improved, ashis address, “Fiji Ports – well as how to meet theMaximising the operations transshipment volume targetsacross the four major ports in that management has setFiji”, made to the Australasian for the company,” said MrPorts and Harbors Congress Piyasena.2012. This was the first timeSpecial security for cruise vesselsWith millions of dollars MV HANSEATIC paid a visit to boarded the the wharf to physically checkinvested in cruise vessels the old capital of Fiji early in ship and signed the security arrangementsand passenger safety of April this year. a Declaration that were in place. It is atparamount importance, of Security this time that any additionaleach time a liner visits a Forty-eight hours before document. measures would be put inport of entry in Fiji, special arrival in Fiji, the vessel’s This document place, if required.security procedures come master notified Senior Port stated that theinto play that are standard Facility Security Officer Captain port was safe topractice as required under the Jeke Vakararawa, through the visit, the duties of Ports and theInternational Ships and Ports vessel’s agent, of the security Security Team, and those of theSecurity code. status of the previous ten ports vessel and crew while in port. that the vessel had visited. As This was the case in Levuka soon as the cruise liner berthed Both Ports’ and the ship’srecently, when the cruise liner in Levuka, Captain Vakararawa Security Officers made a tour of FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 1

Ports briefs Security training by US Coastguard shipping Although the U. S. Ms. Kimber Bannan (standing) of the U.S Coastguard emphasises a point companies Coastguard has conducted during the security training. independent audits of Fiji’sShips, containers, cargo; ports of entry under the Mr Roberto Rivera, who agreed development of partnershipsall are part of the daily International Ships and Ports that the high standard achieved and communication across thebusiness taking place at Security (ISPS) code, the by the participants was” security sector with everyoneFiji’s international ports of weeklong security training humbling”, but that an “equally using the same language toentry. But whose business seminar they held in Suva was important outcome was the communicate better.”is it that the Ports team is “a first,” said Fiji Ports Seniorhandling? Security Officer, Captain Jeke Vakararawa. The simple answer is, theshipping companies and Attended by employees fromshipping agents that make the Ports of Suva, Lautokause of the Ports’ facilities, and Levuka the training wasand who comprise the Fiji facilitated U.S. CoastguardShip Owners and Agents officers, Mr David Negron-Association. Alicea, Ms. Kimber Bannan and At a recent meeting, Ports Aitken Spence Maritime conducts a “Work Study”CEO Mr Vajira Piyasena,General Manager Port Fiji Ports hosted a team from Ports CEO Vajira Piyasena (left) with the team from Aitken Spence MaritimeOperations Mr Eminoni Aitken Spence Maritime Limited, Ltd, Mr Anwar Isafahan, General Manager Finance, Mr Iqram Cuttilan, ViceKurusiga and General a Sri Lankan based company President & Director and Mr Eranda Kotelawala, Consultant Business ProcessManager Technical Services that has extensive experience Re-engineering.Mr Waqa Bauleka, briefed in Productivity and Efficiencythe Association’s members Enhancement Management operating efficiently and PLC, established in 1868, the onlyon the strategic initiatives programmes in Ports and improving productivity, as well Sri Lankan company ranked by theintroduced to improve the Terminals. as suggest other possible future prestigious Forbes magazine asservices available to them. developments.” amongst the 200 best companies The team conducted a Work outside the United States, for three “Amongst the initiatives Study in Ports of Suva and Aitken Spence Maritime Limited consecutive years.being implemented in Lautoka. “We appreciate the is a subsidiary of Aitken Spencethe dashboard reporting opportunity to share in thesystem and already giving expertise that Aitken Spence hasimmediate feedback to help to offer, said Ports CEO Mr VajiraPorts improve services to Piyasena. “This visit will contributeits clients, are the Vessels to the ongoing development ofDelayed Report, the Cargo Ports’ key strategies to maximiseHandling ProductivityReport and the Customer Biosecurity standards vitalComplaints, Customer Fiji Ports and the BiosecurityClaims, and the Customer Authority of Fiji (BAF) have begun Biosecurity officers check incoming yachts to protect Fiji from foreign plant andSatisfaction Index Reports,” discussions on the best way animal diseases and pests.said Mr Piyasena. forward in order to strengthen their working relationship and responsible for the biosecurity ensure that all arriving vessels Other reports generated to ensure high biosecurity clearance of all incoming comply with Fiji’s biosecurityby the system will become standards are maintained at Fiji’s overseas vessels, crews, laws and that any quarantineoperational throughout the ports. passengers, accompanied goods, risks posed by these vessels areyear. and vessel waste. This is to adequately managed. CEO Ports, Mr Vajira Piyasena said that Ports provides the facilities for BAF’s operations and the two organisations are considering a Memorandum of Understanding to streamline operational activities and strengthen their already “close relationship.” Under the Biosecurity Promulgation 2008, BAF is2 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Stevedoring, physical and demanding workWhen we watch stevedores, crane Sacks of sugar were pushed by hand on rail carts Stevedores worked in the ship’s hold to trim theoperators and truck drivers move cargo to the ship’s side. sugar. (Photos courtesy of Williams & Gosling).on and off ship, and in and out of Fiji’sports, it is hard to imagine how different carts into nets in loads of about two tons below decks to ‘trim’ and pack the loosethe scene is from sixty years ago. at a time, before being slung on board cargo. and unloaded onto grilles above the ship’s Railway tracks crisscrossed the wharf, open hatch. The sacks were then split The work was physically demanding,and the stevedores pushed carts laden open, and the contents emptied into the dirty, and potentially dangerous, as allwith sacks of cargo, to and from the hold, where gangs of workers worked the activity took place at an extremely fastshipside. pace. As can be seen in these photos(courtesy of Williams & Gosling Ltd andthought to be of Lautoka in the 1950s),sugar would be put into sacks at themill, and then sent across the road to thewharf, where they were pushed by handon rail carts to the ship’s side. The sacks were then unloaded from theBorder Police play vital role in national securityThe Border Police are responsible for the security of the pipeline at Vuda Port. Acting Commanding Officer and Immigration when the for Border Police Denarau, tankers come in to Vuda, andThe role of Fiji’s 98 strong stationed at the Nadi and Shiu Chand, said that their we police the security of theBorder Police is to ensure Nausori International duties include working offshore pipelines. These arethe safety and security of the Airports, there are 12 Border alongside Customs and used to discharge petroleumnation. Police stationed at Denarau Immigration at these ports products without the tankers and six officers based in Vuda. of entry, on every vessel that coming in to berth at Vuda. As well as having personnel comes in. We also work very closely with the Maritime Safety Authority “Our main areas of concern of Fiji,” said Special Officer are criminal elements such Chand. as bringing in illegal goods or drugs,” said Special Officer With other de facto ports Chand. of entry such as Vuda Marina and Musket Cove on their The Border Police are also watch list, the Border Police concerned with terrorism, also work closely with transitional crime, money Biosecurity, Agriculture laundering, counterfeit travel and Health, to minimise all and related documents, and criminal activities in their arms smuggling. areas of responsibility. “We also work with CustomsLautoka and Wairiki , wharves for wood chipsThe mountain of wood container for the Japanese Between 20,000 and 40,000 metric tons of wood chipschips that towers above pulp and paper industry are shipped to Japan each month.the Port of Lautoka has every month at the Lautokabecome a familiar sight. wharf, and exports fromIt is expected that soon, Wairiki are expected toan equally high pile will begin in July this year.develop at the new WairikiPort on the southeastern Wairiki is a declaredside of Vanua Levu. Port of Entry, under the jurisdiction of Fiji Ports Between 20,000 and Ltd, and will be managed40,000 metric tons of by Tropic Woods Fijichips are loaded on a bulk Limited. FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 3

New OHS committee ready to serve Human ResourcesThe OHS Committee employees’ representatives meet to discuss their duties with that rules and regulations farewellsthe Ports’ Training Officer. From left, Apete Camaibau, Apete Tamani, Sera Ieli are complied with. We plan to NEC recruit(Secretary), Rusi Lacarua, Anare Leweniqila (Training Officer), Meli Volau, meet every three months, orNaca Mekemeke (Chairman), Emosi Tabu, Inia Kevetibau and Jashneel Prasad. more often if the need arises. Ms Taraivini Bilo (left) and Ms Sera Ieli at work.The newly formed “Safety and security are of “The committee recognisesOccupational Health paramount importance to all the right of every person to The staff of Fiji Ports Humanand Safety Committee is of Ports’ operations,” said a safe and healthy working Resources Departmentcommitted to ensuring a safe newly elected OHS Committee environment, and intends gathered to farewell Msand healthy workplace for all Chairperson, Mr Nacanieli to drive OHS awareness for Taraivini Bilo at the end ofworkers, suppliers, customers Mekemeke. “Among the all staff, customers and port her three month attachmentand members of the public. committee’s roles is ensuring users.” under the National Employment Centre work The committee will experience scheme. stand for two years and is comprised of nine workers’ Ms Bilo, who hails from representatives who are Kadavu and holds an elected by Ports employees, Auckland (New Zealand) and eight employers’ Unitech Diploma in representatives, nominated Management, said that she by the CEO. The committee had been lucky to have the has elected Ms Sera Ieli as opportunity to work at Ports, Secretary. and appreciated the friendly and helpful staff in the HRCertification for crane operators Department.The eleven crane operators Mr Sullivan (4th from left) with ten of the crane operators during last year’s “I would love to workfrom the Suva and Lautoka training. The eleventh operator is controlling the blue crane in the background. here permanently if therePorts have received was a position available.certification in their field after This experience has givensuccessfully completing an me confidence and hasintensive training course in the prepared me for entering thelatter part of last year. workforce,” said Ms Bilo. The theoretical, practical Eleganceand safety components of and stylethe course were conductedby Mr Roger Sullivan of NewZealand. Upon presenting them withtheir certificates, Ports CEO MrVajira Piyasena congratulatedthe operators for achievingthis internationally recognisedqualification.Qualified to train othersCongratulations to participants from Training Officer Anare Leweniqila (left) receives More commonly seenPorts Training Officer, Mr other industry his certificate from Mr George Beckam. cruising the northern islandsAnare Leweniqila, who has sectors, Mr of the Fiji Group, the Tui Taisuccessfully completed Leweniqila is maintains its seaworthinesshis HIV/AIDS Awareness now qualified to with regular maintenanceTrainers Certification train others to checks at FSHIL, ensuingcourse, conducted by become trainers that the elegance and styleGeorge Beckam of the Fiji and workshop experienced by its customersMinistry of Labour. facilitators in HIV/ is matched with safety at sea. AIDs awareness. Along with his 14 fellow4 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Providing you with World Class Ports Services VOLUME 6 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED MAY/JUNE 2012PMTA Governing Council holds first meetingFiji Ports CEO Vajira Piyasena 2012 through to 2017. Back row, left to right: Fagaloa Fagalo, Samoa Port Authority; Vajira Piyasena, CEOsaid that the Pacific Maritime The PMTA Constitution was Fiji Ports; William Barile, General Manager Solomon Islands Port Authority; Capt.Transport Alliance (PMTA) Hakaumotu Fakapelea, SPC and Rubee Eromanga, General Manager Kiribati Portsmade important progress when endorsed at the 36th PMTA Authority. Front row, left to right: Megan Steeter, SPC; Brian Riches, former CEO PNGthe first ever meeting of the Annual Conference in Suva, Fiji Port Corporation Ltd and Bim Tou, General Manager Cook Islands Port Authority.Governing Council, of which Fiji last year. Recognising the needPorts is a member, took place to enact by-laws to complement PMTA also aims to address would be in a better positionin Suva in mid-May. the constitution, the recent the imbalance between to negotiate at these decision Governing Council meeting the member Pacific Island making processes, and have “With the five-year Strategic focused on finalising by-laws Countries and Territories input at international transportPlan endorsed by PMTA’s that will be endorsed at the 37th (PICTs) and the more developed forums,” said Mr Piyasena.member countries at the PMTA Annual Conference later nations, whose decisions can2011 annual conference, the this year in Tonga. An election of impact the smaller Island Since 2006, the SecretariatGoverning Council, composed office holders is also due to take states. of the Pacific Community (SPC)of high-level private sector place at this Conference. Transport Programme hasand government officials, is “By having a strong, provided secretariat services toin a position to approve and Other issues that were collective, regional voice, PICTs PMTA.implement the Strategic Plan,” discussed by the Governingsaid Mr Piyasena. Council included determining the calendar of events, The Strategic Plan is member countries’ requests fordesigned to implement PMTA assistance in training in areasgoals and objectives within the as diverse as carbon footprint,existing regional structures, IT, insurance and tariffs, andand for the direct benefit of the the training of managers ofPacific maritime sector, from regional ports.Dredging keeps harbours open Dredging takes place every three to five years, vessels that have a deeper draught.” Mission to Seafarers depending upon extreme weather events. Dredging takes place every three to four At the end of a building on the Kings Wharf“Fiji Ports maintains a minimum depth or five years, depending upon what extreme is one of Fiji Port’s tenants, the Suva branchof 12 metres at Kings Wharf, and a depth weather events have occurred in that of the Mission to Seafarers. Here, Mrs Vitiof 9.5 metres at Walu Bay,” said Mr Waqa period. Whippy and co-worker Ms Marie Lee createBauleka, Ports General Manager, Technical a home-away-from-home, under the FlyingServices. “Cyclones and extremely heavy rainfall Angel logo, for the friends they have made causes erosion of topsoil from the from foreign lands such as the Philippines, “This requires budgeting for continuous mountains, down the rivers and creeks and China, Poland, Croatia, Myanmar, themaintenance work, an ongoing dredging into the harbour. The silt is dredged by a Ukraine, Sri Lanka, and India.programme, to keep the depth sustainable, heavy bucket and crane, placed on a barge,especially to facilitate the berthing of larger and, with approval of the Maritime Safety “Off-duty seafarers phone or email their Authority of Fiji and the Fiji Ports Pilots, families or use the little shop that sells relocated outside the reef at a depth of basic necessities if they don’t have time to almost 200 metres,“ said Mr Bauleka. go to town before the ship turns around in 24 hours,” said Mrs Whippy. The dredging work that has just been completed from the Centre to the South Mrs Whippy said that the Mission to Kings Wharf is the final of three stages Seafarers, founded in Britain in 1856, is a that began in the first quarter of 2011, with charitable organisation that is funded solely North Kings Wharf and Walu Bay already by donations. completed. “The contractor is just waiting for hydrographic verification of the harbour depths from the Fiji Navy,” said Mr Bauleka. FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 1

FSHIL aims for ISO 9001 certificationLeft to right: Mr Lopeti Radravu, FSHIL Work Manager; Ms Ameeta Raj, NPTC Quality One of Fiji Ships & Heavy training saw a steeringManagement Training Officer; Mr Navitalai Ratukalou, FSHIL Senior Estimator and Ms Industries Ltd’s (FSHIL) committee established andEmeleen Kasanibuli, FSHIL Accounts Clerk at the ISO 9001 training. strategic objectives for 2012 trained to implement the 5S is to achieve International Concept.Fiji’s bulk cargo Standards Organisation (ISO)future ”promising” 9001 certification. “The 5S Concept is about keeping workshops and sites“As a whole, the future for out of Lautoka will soon be “The National Productivity clean, having everythingFiji and bulk cargo looks augmented by wood chip Training Department of the organised and labeled, andpromising,” said Mr Eminoni exports from the Tropic Woods- Fiji National University is making sure that there areKurusiga, General Manager managed Port of Wairiki. assisting FSHIL with a training work instructions for all tasksPort Operations. and workshop programme to and procedures. This process “When the Amex purpose- achieve this objective,” said also addresses any gaps in Mr Kurusiga said that built wharf at Lautoka becomes Ms Makereta Taoi, Human FSHIL processes and enhancesgrain for Fiji’s flour mills was operational, it is envisaged this Resources Officer for FSHIL. safety in the workplace,”arriving every three weeks from will boost the exportation of dry explained Ms Taoi.Australia, and imports from bulk especially with the supply ISO 9001 is a set ofAsia of concrete aggregate for of magnetite from the Ba River guidelines to assist companies The steering committeeFiji Industries Limited arrives for the steel industry in China. in improving their processes, is organising their ownabout five times a year, on ships The average shipment will which in turn improves departmental meetings, andthat averaged 26,000 metric be known once the operation operating procedures, so they ensuring that all projects willtons of cargo. commences. It is estimated become regionally competitive. be completed by the end of that up to two ships of up to June. “There has not been as much 30,000 tonnage will supply The first phase of theimportation of bulk fertilizer, magnetite from the Ba Rivergiven the downturn in the delta for the steel industry in Security maintainedsugar industry, but even so, I China,” said Mr Kurusiga. “We on local wharvesunderstand that two shipments will see growth in the bulkof 14,000 tons are due in June.” cargo industry.” Vehicles are permitted on Muaiwalu II Wharf after all passengers have disembarked and collected their luggage. As well as the dry bulk cargo, In the meantime preliminaryFiji’s main liquid bulk import investigations, including the Both the Muaiwalu I and refueling and resupplying; thereis fuel, which arrives in eight logistics in moving copper from Muaiwalu II wharves in Suva are is a fish processing plant andvessels a month, on average, at the highlands, are still being subject to security procedures. shipping agents’ offices in theboth the Port of Suva and at the undertaken by the Namosi Joint area. Everyone with businessVuda Terminal. Venture. The average shipment “At Muaiwalu I, security is on the Muaiwalu Wharf must has been pegged at 30000 maintained 24 hours a day. present proper identification to The monthly wood chip metric tons. Locally registered fishing gain access.”exports of between 32,000 to vessels, some of which fish40,000 metric tons to Japan outside Fiji’s 200 nautical mile At Muaiwalu II Wharf, Fiji Exclusive Economic Zone are Ports staff maintain securityWood chip exports to Japan out of Lautoka contribute to Fiji’s promising bulk cargo future. moored here. These vessels are between 8am and 5pm, during subject to Customs laws and the the arrival and departure times crew need to have passports,” of the local passenger boats said Captain Jeke Vakararawa. plying the outer islands. Fiji Port’s Senior Port Facility Security Officer. “Other ships “The wharf area is strictly gather their catch from within controlled. No vehicles are Fiji’s waters.” permitted to enter the wharf area until all passengers have All crews must be on the crew disembarked and collected their lists that the shipping agents luggage. supply for security officers to check at the gate. “This prevents the theft of personal luggage or goods, such “The area is always full as voivoi, kava and food crops, and always busy, with ships destined for the Suva Market,” offloading their cargo and said Captain Jeke.2 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

The modern-day stevedore SchIonanmtrereaparPnleloeytitent the appropriate training also “The IT Department’s operate the derricks and cranes work to develop an intranet Share Point for Ports’ staff on the ship as well as the huge is nearly complete,” said IT Department Head, Mr container cranes on shore. Deepak Singh. Because they are responsible “The project that began in February this year should be for moving the containers from ready to roll out to the Ports staff by the end of June.” the storage area to the crane Mr Singh said that to offload, and from the crane the Share Point will allow staff to be better to the storage area to load they informed and better able carry out all their work need to be able to follow the through the intranet as all departments, staff and ship’s plan to make sure cargo contacts, company-wide and departmental policiesThe modern stevedore needs a good head for heights. is loaded in the correct place. and forms will be accessible Although modern technology on-line, with all memos and letters bearing the correctThe modern day stevedores at containers that are stacked four has altered the way in which Ports letterhead.the Kings Wharf are the people or five in height above the ship’s stevedores work, it is still It will be possible to share pictures, diagrams,working to load and off-load deck. Here, the stevedores potentially hazardous, and each documents, and to hold on-line meetings andcontainers of cargo for import go about the business stevedore needs to be aware discussion forums. Projects can be assigned on-line toand export. of unsecuring incoming of his own and his workmate’s specific people, showing the project’s priority,It probably helps to have a containers, or securing export safety, whether working high description, start, review and finish dates.good head for heights, as part of containers to each other and to up on the containers or moving “Of course, thethe work entails being lifted up the ship. them around on the wharf with information contained in company intranet will onlyin a safety cage by crane to the Stevedores who have had heavy forklifts. be accessible to people with the appropriate accessSouth Seas’ services at Ports codes,” said Mr Singh.Overseas vessels arriving at South Seas Towage provides services in the Ports of Suva and Lautoka.the Ports of Suva and Lautokaare able to berth and unberth Master Captain Saiasi Buliruarau. said Captain Buliruarau.safely, in a timely manner, and “Should a ship catch on fire at Captain Victor Fatiaki, Generalwithout damage to Fiji Ports’wharf infrastructure, with the one of the ports, part of South Manager and Executive Directorassistance of tugboats provided Seas Towage’s responsibility is of South Seas Towage said,by the South Seas Towage to tow the burning vessel away “Renewing the contract with Fijicompany. from the wharf, again to prevent Ports is a milestone achievement damage to Fiji Port’s property,” for the company.” “As well as these harbourtowing services provided byfour tugboats in Suva and twoin Lautoka, the company alsomaintains a safety watch servicefor all tankers without a gas freecertificate entering both ports. Agas free certificate means thatthere is no volatile gas inside thetanker,” explained Ports HarbourDashboard changes reporting for Ports 100 100TThe introduction of the Mr Vajira Piyasena, Ports CEO. the Company in areas such Percentage 50 200Tdashboard method of reporting “This is very empowering for the as efficiency in customer 0 Jan Feb Mar 500Tis changing the way staff report staff who collate the data, as service, safety and security 1000Tto their General Managers, and they get the credit for gathering at its premises, schedule ofin turn, the way management the correct information.” charges, communication with Important KPIs can be evaluatedreports to the Board of Fiji Ports personnel, and their at a glance.Directors. Once entered into the overall satisfaction level. This template, the data is presented data becomes the Customer Cost Variance, Capacity “Instead of presenting thick by the IT Department in a chart Satisfaction Index. Utilisation, Cargo Handlingstacks of paper at Board form that clearly shows trends Productivity, or Cost andmeetings, General Managers for the current and preceding “The Board can see trends Consumption of Energy,” saidare able to gather information months. and can evaluate at a glance Mr Piyasena.collated by their staff, which has important Key Performancebeen entered into a template for For example, for the first Indicators such as Humanmonthly reporting,” explained time, Ports’ customers Capital Value Added, Project have been asked to rate FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 3

New OHS Committees train for role Staff NewsThe newly elected Occupational From left: Mr Emosi Tabu, Ms Mele Moala, Mr Anare Tuidraki and Mr Lagi Graduations:Health and Safety (OHS) Qalulu discuss potential risks on the Kings Wharf. Congratulations to recentCommittees at the Ports graduates of the Fiji Nationalof Lautoka and Suva have “It is important that the insurance costs and payouts by University, Ms Karalainicompleted their three days Ports’ OHS Committees address having a clean OHS record.” Tukana, Board Secretary,of training conducted by the accident prevention, worker who completed a degreeMinistry of Labour’s Mr George safety, and possible damage to The Committee members in Human Resources andBeckham, during which they machinery or clients goods,” have also begun a review of the Industrial Relations and Msvisited the wharves to gather explained Ports Training OHS policies of Lautoka and Mohini Lingham, Accountsphotographic evidence of areas Officer Mr Anare Leweniqila. Suva Wharfs, and are working Clerk, of who obtained aof potential risk. These they “As well as the human cost of towards producing a standard Diploma in Accounting.later discussed and made any accident, there is also a OHS Policy for Fiji Ports and its Retirements: Best wishesrecommendations on how risks financial cost. It is a part of good subsidiaries, Ports Terminal to Mr Taniela Driu, Wharfcould be addressed. financial management to reduce Limited and Fiji Ships & Heavy Attendant, and Mr Kasimiro Industries Limited. Rayasi, Registered Relief It is a legal requirement Worker who have retiredunder the 1996 Health and after 30 years of service.Safety Accord that OHSCommittees are aware of their Farewell and best wishes to:responsibilities and the role they Ms Riteshni Rita, PA to GMplay in keeping the workplace Finance, in April this year.accident free. Mr Akeef Khan, Systems Administrator, in June thisFinance department includes internal and external year.essential to efficiency financial reporting, internal financial control through the FeasibilityA hardworking crew in Ports’ Financial department management of financial studies forprovides a wide range of essential services. policy and budgetary controls, managing cash flow through LabasaWhen we think of Fiji Ports we of financial services, essential debt monitoring and collection,think of wharves and cranes, to the smooth running of Fiji providing the 100% in-house “It is hoped that allseafarers and stevedores, cargo Ports and its subsidiaries, Ports payroll services, the receipting stakeholders will have theirships and containers, cruise Terminal Limited (PTL) and Fiji and daily banking, credit feasibility studies in placevessels and tourists; all the Ships & Heavy Industries Ltd. payment and the management by the end of June, ready forpeople and activities be found (FSHIL). of loans, asset management, assessment and what the futureat an international trade and and insurance and financial risk direction will be from there.”passenger gateway. “Financial management is a management. very broad term that describes Mr Waqa Bauleka, Ports But behind the scenes there is the Department’s core function,” Headed by Mr Sen, the General Manager Technicala hardworking crew who quietly said Mr Asit Sen, Ports General Department also consists of Services, was commenting forand efficiently provides a range Manager Finance. “This three accountants, one each for the proposed construction of Fiji Ports, PTL and FSHIL, as a new port of entry at Naduri, well as an assistant accountant on Vanua Levu, a project that at each of the Suva and Lautoka is being spearheaded by the Ports. Also helping to carry Ministry of Works. out the all important work of the Finance Department is a “Stakeholders include Fiji team of 26 clerks and other Ports, the Maritime Safety administrative support staff. Authority of Fiji, Commissioner Northern and DivisionalTurning the Kings Wharf Surveyor Northern, the Navy’sinto a veritable festival of Hydrographic Department,lights is the Yuan Wang 5, iTaukei Land Trust Board, and one of the sophisticated the landowners in the area.”Chinese satellite tracking ships that has become a Mr Bauleka said that the Labasa Chamber of Commerce regular visitor to Suva, would like to see a port of entry where the crew come develop “to entice international cruise ships to visit and to also ashore for rest and open up trade possibilities. recreation. Decisions about the next steps would be made after all the studies have been assessed.”4 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Providing you with World Class Ports Services VOLUME 7 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED July/AUGUST 2012New record dividend to GovernmentFiji Ports Corporation Ltd South Pacific.”broke its previous record Attorney General and Minister for Public Enterprises, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, (right) re- “Fiji Ports handles 95%when, at the recent Annual ceiving the record dividend cheque from Fiji Ports Chairman, Mr David Kolitagane, (left)General Meeting, a dividend while Fiji Ports CEO Mr Vajira Piyasena looks on. of all the nation’s trade incheque of $2.8 million was terms of exports and imports,presented to the Attorney challenges faced by Fiji Ports, ventures in Fiji and beyond, and provides employmentGeneral and Minister for “We believe that by way we can position Fiji as a to at least 450 people inPublic Enterprises, Aiyaz of exploring various other significant port player in the Suva, Lautoka, Levuka andSayed-Khaiyum. surrounding areas,” said Mr Sayed-Khaiyum, highlighting Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said that the importance of thethe dividend, based on 50% of company to Fiji’s economy.the net profit after tax, showsan increase over previous Fiji Ports is a wholly-ownedfinancial years; $2.6 million in government commercial2010, $1.7 million in 2009, and company, with subsidiary$875, 000 in 2008. companies, Ports Terminal Ltd and Fiji Ships & Heavy He said that despite Industries Limited.Ports a part of “Understanding and meeting queue, and this impacts cargothe supply chain the needs of importers delivery dates at the ports of and exporters is essential. destination.” Efficiencies come into play, Bulk goods and in terms of the export and Mr Kurusiga said thatHaving identified key the technical support of these import of goods, Fiji Ports is another consideration is the importing of bulk goods, asimporters and exporters, Fiji companies that have quality the interface between sea and importers may charter a vessel only several times aPorts is reaching out in order assured, efficient systems in land; part and parcel of the year to bring the raw material into the country. The importerto maximise the services the place,” he said. supply chain,” he said. has only a limited time-frame for the vessel to be alongsidecompany can offer to these Changes welcome “We need to consider what the wharf for the unloading toclients. Mr Eminoni Kurusiga, importers and exporters are take place. trying to achieve in meetingCustomer dialogue General Manager Port their schedules. For example, The intention is to include “Fiji Ports is entering into Operations, welcomes the a vessel may be booked to Ports’ crane operators and changes that this would bring, pass through the Panama workers in groups that workdialogue with our larger, saying that it is outdated to Canal. If that time is missed with the key customers as aultimate customers, with a think that Ports works in because of late loading, they part of their supply chains,view to becoming an integral isolation. have to go to the end of the as it will lead to greaterpart of their supply chains,” accountability and their takingsaid Ports CEO Vajira Piyasena. ownership of scheduling.He said that this new Smaller customers will continue to be serveddevelopment would require efficiently by Fiji Ports, liaising with Shipping Agents,Fiji Ports to coordinate closely Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders on their behalf.with such companies on theirshipping and productionschedules.“Fiji Ports manpower andmachinery schedules willconsider the needs of theselarger companies. In return, Informal discussions about supply chains have taken place between the CEO of Fiji Water,Fiji Ports will be able to access Mr Rokoseru Nabalarua (left) and Fiji Ports CEO Mr Vajira Piyasena. FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 1

Acting Harbour Master for LautokaAs well as being responsible port users, such as shipping the restructure that saw Fiji Capt Penitiko Yauvoli is ready to reachfor overseeing the operations of agencies, ships’ principals, Ports Corporation Ltd come into goals and meet challenges.Lautoka Port in his new role as border agencies, as well as being, Captain Yauvoli held theActing Harbour Master Lautoka, other stakeholders. Doing post of Port Master. and pear-shaped island of KoroCaptain Penitiko Cabenagauna so ensures that growth and in the Lomaiviti group,” saidYauvoli will also continue to sustainability are ultimately He was then transferred that he has settled well intocarry out piloting duties, as he achieved,” said Captain Yauvoli, to Fiji’s maritime regulatory Lautoka, his “home away fromhas done for nearly five years. who brings his vast knowledge authority, then called the home.” and practical experience of the Fiji Islands Maritime Safety Captain Yauvoli said primarily maritime industry to meet these Authority (FIMSA), since re-his role is to work towards the challenges. Captain Yauvoli named the Maritime and Safetygoals set by the Ports’ Board obtained his Master Class 1 Authority of Fiji (MSAF).and management, but there qualification from the Australianare also challenges to be met Maritime College in Tasmania After close on two years within keeping up with changing in 1988. the Authority, Captain Yauvolitechnologies and modern returned to Fiji Ports in 2007 asoperating modes. From 1999 until August a pilot. This new appointment 2005, he held the position of at Lautoka sees him replace “Tackling these challenges Deputy Port Master – Suva, Captain Harvey Pranjivai, whomeans that Lautoka Port will with the then Maritime and resigned earlier this year.provide the best business Ports Authority of Fiji. Duringenvironment for the greater Captain Yauvoli, who hails from the “beautiful, evergreenNew managerial position Staff learn from China trip Isikeli Waqa brings years of experience Mr Waqa, whose engineering Mr Samu Delana, Mobile Crane Operator/Relieving Supervisor Suva Port, Mr Jolame to Fiji Ports experience was gained aboard Saukuru, Stevedoring Supervisor Lautoka Port, and Ms Makereta Muakalou, Operation ocean-going vessels, said that Clerk Lautoka Port, visited the Beilun Port in Ningbo in China to observe the operation ofIsikeli Waqa has been his biggest challenge has been seaport services.appointed as Manager adjusting to land-based vehiclesMechanical Services and after a life spent with ships’ “A country’s economy can be Ningbo Polytechnic CollegeSpecial Projects at Fiji Ports. engines and shipboard systems. transformed by port logistics, in Zhejiang Province. This and this can be achieved through included visits to Blue Dragon Mr Waqa brings 25 years of Holding a Masters degree the good management of the Logistics and the ports of Beilun,engineering experience to this in Maritime Affairs from the facilities and resources already Shanghai, Tianjin and Xiamen.newly-created position, which World Maritime University available.”requires him to communicate in Malmo, Sweden, a The focus of the seminarwith suppliers, and oversee the Bachelor of Engineering in Jolame Saukuru, Port was the importance of themaintenance and repair of all Ocean Engineering from the of Lautoka’s Stevedoring effective functioning andgear and machinery needed Australian Maritime College, Supervisor said this was the operation of seaport servicesfor the movement of cargo and and completing his Class 1 & 2 main lesson that he and his such as bonded logistics,containers around the wharf Course in Marine Engineering colleagues brought back after port equipment and facilities,area. at the Sydney TAFE in New three weeks in China, where container transportation and port South Wales, Mr Waqa is they were guests of the Chinese information systems. He is introducing a Fleet well-equipped to meet such Government’s Ministry ofPlanned Management System challenges. Commerce. “Sea ports nowadays play anusing software developed by important role as key nodes inAMTRAX, New Zealand that “Working with the men in the Mr Saukuru, Mr Samu Delana, the supply chain, so they arewill assist him in managing his department is very similar to Mobile Crane Operator/Relieving regarded as a part of a cluster ofresponsibilities. These include working with seafarers. There Supervisor, of Suva Port, and organisations, in which differentthe training of his workforce, as is a degree of stress and a high Operation Clerk, Ms Makerereta logistics and transport operatorswell as scheduling the day-to- risk factor. In both cases, the Muakalou, from the Port of are involved in bringing valueday operations of machinery on men are working in confined Lautoka, attended a seminar to the final customers,” said Mrthe Kings Wharf. spaces, with heavy, potentially organised by, and held at, the Saukuru. dangerous machinery. The stevedores and machine operators on the wharf are well aware of the occupational health and safety issues that are a part of their work,” said Mr Waqa.2 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Proof of progress for FSHIL foFoporreksraaliftfeitorsnksillsThe commitment of Fiji Ships & Heavy labeled in the interests of improving their Forklift operators must be aware of load capabilities andIndustries to meeting International effectiveness in carrying out their work,” speed limits for their machinery.Standards Organisation (ISO) 9001 said Ms Makereta Taoi, FSHIL Humancertification guidelines, a company Resources Officer. By providing skills-based training tostrategic objective for 2012, has resulted forklift operators, Fiji Ports is reducing thein a significant improvement the work She said that each department identified potential for damage to machinery, cargo andenvironment. areas that needed attention, and the containers. projects to be carried out. These photos demonstrate some of “Forklift operator training on Suva’s Kingsthe changes in appearance and safety “These projects were internally audited Wharf saw 16 Ports’ employees, joined bystandards, as well as access to information, and monitored by the steering committee, two from the Kiribati Ports Authority, learnthat have taken place in the FSHIL offices, who had previously received training with about speed limits, the load capability of theworkshops and on the slipway. the assistance of the National Productivity forklift and the weight of the cargo. Training Department of the Fiji National “This is thanks to the efforts of the staff, University’s workshop and training “The course covered safety aspects ofwho have cleaned, organised, sorted and programme,” said Ms Taoi. forklift operation, such as being aware that if there is not enough available space forBEFORE AFTER movement, the best option is to stop an operation and inform the supervisor,”saidBEFORE AFTER Ports Training Officer Mr Anare Leweniqila. The course comprised two days of theory and three days of field training and assessment, with the participants becoming certified, to New Zealand-standard, forklift operators.24/7 for stakeholders operationsThe plans to make Fiji Ports movement of cargo could take “Once documentation is A 24/7 operation deploys peoplemore customer focussed will place on Saturday and Sunday stamped, Ports can take and machinery effectively.necessitate the re-alignment depending on the customers’ delivery, maximising the useof its operations with other requirements and no additional of manpower and machinery. overtime payments were paid tostakeholders’ work practices cost will be involved. A 24/7 operation doesn’t Ports employees as the resultto meet the demands of a 24/7 necessarily mean overtime of working overtime, but thisport operation. He said that as long as hours. Ports employees will be was not in some way related all duty had been paid on paid the applicable allowances to the terms and conditions The Kings Wharf and the incoming cargo, Customs provided the provisions in their of employment, which are thePorts workforce made the could stamp documents on a terms and conditions of work guiding principle covering alltransition to a 24/7 operation Friday afternoon. This could are met. circumstances when workersquite some time ago, but being apply to all stakeholders such are deployed.able to put this into practice as Customs, Biosecurity, “Should meals and transporthas been hampered by other Quarantine and the Department become necessary, Portsstakeholders working to a five of Health, that deal in would charge at cost. It is aday, 40 hour week. documentation. matter of deploying people and machinery effectively so Mr Eminoni Kurusiga, Recently the Fiji Islands no extra cost is incurred,” MrGeneral Manager Port Revenue and Customs Authority Kurusiga said.Operations said the actual went 24/7, and there is nooperation and physical overtime involved. He said that in the past, FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 3

Internal audits at Suva and Lautoka Staff NewsSuva Port’s Assistant Ports Mr Emosi Navusolo, Ports Facility Security & Safety Officer, Lautoka Port (left) and A very warmFacility Security Officer Jone Suva Port’s Assistant Ports Facility Security Officer Jone Tawake during the theory welcome toTawake recently conducted an component of the training in internal auditing. the followinginternal audit of the Lautoka new staff: MaryPort, followed by an internal of transparency are addressed system was used in the audit Smith Mausio,audit of the Suva Port by Emosi by each auditing the port that the process. who joined FijiNavusolo Ports Facility Security other works at, and the training Ports in the Finance Division& Safety Officer, Lautoka Port. and the audits will feed into the “This system could also be and has since taken up the five yearly external audit that used in other areas such as position as PA to the CEO; These audits were carried falls due later this year.” safety or cargo-handling, and Semaema Kunavore, Assistantout as the practical component could be used for the benefit of Accountant, with the Financeof the recent training that Captain Vakararawa said the whole organisation of Fiji Department and to IsikeliCaptain Jeke Vakararawa, Senior that an improved management Ports,” he said. Waqa to the new position ofPort Facility Security Officer, Manager, Mechanical Servicesconducted for the officers, which, and Special Projects.he said, fulfilled more than onepurpose. Congratulations to Hetna Nand, promoted to Accountant “The process is an opportunity Finance Department and toto gauge and asses the abilities Mechanic Department staffof the officers as a part of their members Nilesh Sharma,performance assessment. Issues Auto Electrician, promoted to Foreman, and Paul Robinson,Oil spill training Makereta Taoi, FSHIL Human who has been promoted Resources Officer. “ from Supervisor to SeniorAn oil spill can cause far- Participants lower a disc skimmer that will Supervisor, as well as to thereaching ecological and financial separate oil from seawater and pump the She said that FSHIL Pilotage Department’s Capt.impacts that no maritime nation oil into inflatable tanks. appreciated the opportunity to Peni Yauvoli who has beenwants to see happen. be part of the workshops and promoted to Acting Harbour in line with the new Maritime training . It was well attended Master, Lautoka. Fiji Ports and FSHIL recently and Transport Decree that is by 30 participants, includingjoined with local stakeholders currently under review,’ said Ms other stakeholders such as Fiji Ports farewells GMfor training in order to be the National Fire Authority, Finance, Asit Sen and wishesprepared in the unlikely event of Fiji Navy, major oil company him well for the future.such a disaster taking place. personnel, Ministry of Transport, Farewell and best wishes in and Port Denerau. their future undertakings also The training, which took go to Stevedore Taione Guyacoplace in consultation with the Ms Taoi said that the way who took early retirement, toMaritime Safety Authority of Fiji forward for Fiji Ports and its RWW Levuka Wharf Attendant(MSAF), the Secretariat of the subsidiaries is to develop Tuvuki Namualevu whoPacific Regional Environment a Tier 1, Oil Spill Response reached the retirement ageProgramme (SPREP) and Contingency Plan that “would of 60, and to Tony MausioMaritime New Zealand, which ensure that the response Mechanic Departmenthave been involved in the system and procedure put in Electrical Technician and toReview of the National Spill place would prepare for the Elimi Tawake, PTL AccountantContingency Plan (NATPLAN). efficient mobilisation of a Finance who have both response action, should there resigned. “There have been a series be an oil spill within the vicinityof oil spill training workshops, of Fiji Ports.” Rescued by the NFA.Family Blowing bright bubbles. Pass the Zumba for all.Fun-Day A high flyer at the net. balloon. Smoke House safety drill.The annual Fiji Ports Family Fun-Daytook place despite the on-set of heavyrain that forced a change to some ofthe planned events. Amongst the highlights of the daywere the rescue demonstrationsand the Smoke House, providedby the Fiji Fire Authority, and theZumba sessions with enthusiasticparticipants of all ages joining in.4 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Providing you with World Class Ports Services VOLUME 8 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED september/october 2012Ports proves capacity to cater to cruise vesselsWith the recent docking of two The Port of Suva is a general purpose port, requiring special attention to safety when the designated walkway areascruise ships, Pacific Jewel and cruise vessels call. Here the Fiji Police Band prepares to welcome passengers from the that were cordoned off forCarnival Spirit, at the Port of Carnival Spirit and the Pacific Jewel. everybody’s safety. Apart fromSuva within an hour of each passengers and crew from theother, and more than 4,000 With an hour between arrival The Declaration of Security cruise ships, these areas couldpassengers and 1,000 crew times, Captain Vakararawa had states that the port is safe only be accessed by properlymembers disembarking from to complete the Declaration to visit, in Suva’s case with a accredited visitors, or thosethe two vessels, Fiji Ports of Security document with the security Level One or normal, with a duty to perform, suchproved that it has the capacity security officer of each vessel and outlines the duties of as security staff or the ships’to cater for such numbers. in turn before any passengers Ports and its Security Team, agency. The tour bus and taxi or crew could disembark. and those of the vessel and operators were assigned pick- “Prior to the visit by the two Each ship’s security officer crew while in Port. up and drop-off sites that werevessels, members of my staff also had to physically inspect specific to each of the cruiseand I met with the recently the security and safety As the Port of Suva is a ships.revived Suva City Cruise Ship arrangements in place. general purpose port, theCommittee, a committee security staff guided people to “It was a very smooth andcomprised of the Suva efficent operation,” saidCity Council, ships’ agents, Captain Vakararawa. “Some ofnominated tour operators, the passengers were returningrepresentatives of the Police to visit Fiji for the second orDepartment, Suva City third time, and commentedbusiness stakeholders, as well upon the smiling faces andas ourselves,” said Captain the warmth of the meet-and-Jeke Vakararawa Senior Port greet. But everything dependsFacility Security Officer. upon proper preparation.”New developmentsat Lautoka and VudaWorkers prepare for access to the AMEX The construction Harbour Master, Captain space at Lautoka for a fishResources Ltd development. of infrastructure Penitiko Yauvoli, said that Amex processing plant to supply both(Photo courtesy AMEX). beginning at Lautoka Resources Ltd will help develop local and overseas markets, Port sees the proposed their ramping area, as well as and at Vuda, the oil company export to China of magnetite contribute to the dredging of Pacific Energy is preparing to ore, mined from the Ba River the harbour. begin construction of their own Delta, come another step heavy oil pipeline inside the closer. He said that this was just port boundary. one of the recent developments The construction by AMEX taking place at the Ports of “All of these developments Resources Ltd on the land Lautoka and Vuda. are good for Fiji Ports and adjacent to, and leased from, Fiji as a whole,” said Captain the Port of Lautoka is in Gilontas, an Asian fishing Yauvoli. preparation for the export of company, has rented shed at least one vessel load of ore every three weeks. Port of Lautoka’s Acting FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 1

World Maritime Day celebrated SoftwareThe annual celebration of World for FSHILMaritime Day took place in Suva FSHIL Works Manager, Lopeti Radravu and Senior Estimator, Navi Ratukalouwith Ports personnel and other discuss a project using the new Management Software.stakeholders and organisations Works Manager of Fiji Ships &that have an interest in maritime Heavy Industry Ltd, Mr Lopeti Radravu, is using ‘Projectactivities participating in a Management’ software to streamline the analysis of anymarch along Victoria Parade. work that is carried out on any of the company’s slipways.A maritime Expo held at the Mr Radravu said thatCivic Centre foreshore was also the programme allows the Operational Team to work withpart of the celebration. the SMART objectives of being Specific, Measurable, Attainable,“The Expo was well attended Relevant and Timely.by Government dignitaries, The Honourable Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, was amongst the many When a vessel is booked formembers of the public and visitors to the Fiji Ports marquee during the Expo. Here, the Prime Minister receives a gift repair or maintenance, a meetingschool students. Fiji Ports took bag from Fiji Ports Marketing & Customer Relations Officer, Ms Sharila Lazarus. takes place at FSHIL betweenthe opportunity to showcase the Steel/Technical, Stores andsome of the new merchandise pamphlets, newsletters and booth,” said Fiji Ports Marketing Operations Teams, who estimatenow available, and distributed brochures the many interested & Customer Relations Officer, ! the materials and man-hours people who approached our Ms Sharila Lazarus. required to complete the work, based on the ship owner’s list ofEfficient Muaiwalu operations required work.Ensuring that efficient These responsibilities month, on average, 135 fishing “I take all the information, andoperations are carried out at include ensuing that vessels arrive at Muaiwalu I to through the AIB (Activity in theMuaiwalu Wharves I and II is there is a berth available offload their catch and to take Box) insert the data, includingthe task of Fiji Ports Supervisor at the dockside for the on fresh supplies. The regular scope of works, the number ofLocal Wharf, Marika Koroi, incoming vessel, that passenger and cargo-carrying performers and team leader,and his team of eight wharf water can be piped services to and from the outer man-hour allocation, materialattendants. aboard the ship, that islands visit Suva every two to costs, early start time (ES), passengers disembark three days, and account for an late start time (LS), early finish and embark safely, and average of 40 vessels a month time (EF), late finish time ((LF), that cargo is unloaded using the facilities at Muaiwalu together with the project dollar and loaded efficiently II. value.” safely, and that rubbish is disposed of. “These ships include This allows Mr Radravu to conventional passenger as see the ‘Critical Path’ and so “If there are vessels well as roll-on–roll-off (Ro- work towards the best possible arriving at a similar time, Ro) vessels, the latter carrying way of completing the project we consult with the Ship vehicles to and from the islands, without any over-runs avoiding Masters and ask them and cargo to and from the difficulties, and knowing the to move their vessel to islands averages around four to ‘break even’ of the project at the accommodate the one coming in. five thousand tonnes a month,” click of a button. This is made easier as we work said Mr Koroi. “They provide an with the ship owners on almost a important link between the Suva “At the end of the day, our daily basis,” said Mr Koroi. and the islands of Vanua Levu, goal is profitability for our Mr Koroi and his team work Taveuni, Kadavu, the Lau and stakeholders. The project with close on 200 vessels a Lomaiviti groups, and Rotuma management software helps month at the two wharves. Each Port.” us achieve this through control, control, and control,” concludedIntroducing the new induction brochure Mr Radravu.A new induction brochure Leweniqila. that theis being produced that “It will provide a handy, booklet is awelcomes all new employees guide only,to FCPL. easily carried reference on and full the company’s policies such details on “With the title of ‘Welcome as employment and salaries all policiesAboard’ the publication is or wages, leave entitlement, shoulda valuable document that security, occupational health always beall new employees will and safety, and code of checked withtake away with them after conduct.,” said Mr Leweniqila, the Humantheir mandatory induction who has worked to produce the Resourcestraining,” explained Fiji brochure. Department.Ports Training Officer Anare He reminded Fiji Ports staff2 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Fiji Ports assist others with compliance“Sharing knowledge and with the International Ships and o(Lf -trr)aAinointigT,ewitiathbuJ,oPneorTtaFwaackilei,tyASsseicsutarnittyPOofrfticFear,cKiliirtyibSaetic,udruitryinOgfftihceerpraancdticBaulrceotamuptaonKeanitte,!experience is the Pacific Ports Security (ISPS) Code. Senior Security Guard, both with Fiji Ports Security Department.Way,” explained Captain JekeVakararawa, Senior Port Facility Captain Jeke explained, Kaite appreciated the assistance opportunity to update theirSecurity Officer, who said that “Hosting our neighbours they had received while visiting knowledge that would help keepFiji Ports takes “very seriously” and having the same level of Fiji Ports, as well as the Kiribati ISPS compliant.the commitment to assist smaller awareness within the regionisland countries with security helps facilitate the smoothawareness. transshipment of cargo, especially return cargo from Captain Jeke was referring to smaller island countries tothe two weeks spent at Fiji Ports the country of destination viaKiribati Ports Authority’s, Mr Aoti Fiji, through Fiji, in particularTeitabu, Ports Facility Security from the island nation to theOfficer and Mr Buretita Kaite, international destination.”Senior Security Guard, who wereupdating their understanding of Mr Teitabu, who has recentlythe requirements for compliance been promoted to his current position, said that he and Mr tsiegCchCutTerVintsy Training News from FSHIL The CCTV system allows monitoring of all departments and entrances. In keeping with the company understand how prompt action can alleviate objective of keeping staff the evacuation the immediate impact of an With the installation of informed of Occupational procedures accident, or even save a life,” twenty-four closed circuit Health and Safety issues and that could save said Ms Taoi. television cameras Fiji procedures, recent training their lives in the Ships & Heavy Industries sessions at Fiji Ships & Heavy future,” said Litd (FSHIL) has tightened Industries Ltd have included Fire Ms Taoi. FSHIL the company’s security Drill Evacuation procedures and has drawn up measures. First Aid. site-specific Ms Makereta Taoi, FSHIL Human procedures and The cameras are located Resources Officer, said that as a an evacuation at both the shipyard and result of the training conducted plan. the slipway. This allows for by the National Fire Authority, “Similarly, the monitoring all departments, the Fire Wardens are aware of recent First Aid as well as the points of the importance of their role, training conducted by the Red entry into both premises and and better acquainted with their Cross has not only given FSHIL departments. duties. staff important first aid skills, “And most importantly, all staff but they also have an insight into Demonstrating the camera monitoring system is FSHIL Essay competition winners Human Resources Officer Ms Makereta Taoi, who is also Congratulations to the Rishikul winners (l –r) Meleoni Fifita Winners from Indhira Ghandi Memo- responsible in co-ordinating students of Rishikul, Indira Krishant Jeet and Aditi Prakash with Head rial (standing l - r) Prathna Lal, Sheenal security arrangements for Gandhi Memorial, Tacirua and Teacher Kisun Krishna and Ms Babita Shiwani, Daphnie Golman and Chiara all company property and Samabula Primary Schools who Kumar, Assistant Head Teacher. Kinivuai. (Sitting l - r) Filimone Sosene and facilities. wrote the winning entries in the Dipshika Shayal. Fiji Ports Primary Schools Essay posters and brochures as a Competition. starting point for the competition and 12 to 13, each received essays. a President pen and a cash “The prize winners prize of a $100, $150 and $200 demonstrated the important The first place winners of the respectively, while all second criteria of originality and three age-group categories, six and third place getters received creativity in their writing,” said to eight years, nine to eleven a Fiji Ports hamper. Fiji Ports Marketing & Customer Relations Officer, Sharila Lazarus. Twelve schools responded to the invitation made to the more than 50 primary schools in the Suva area, all of which received FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 3

FSHIL apprenticeships the proposed vessel’s primary Staff Newsfor succession planning function, area of operation and design elements. These New Appointments: elements include the ship’s Fiji Ports drawings, specifications, stability welcomes new recruits calculation, materials, and any Prashil other assessment required by Kumar, the approving authority, which in Accounts Fiji is the Marine Safety Authority /Stock of Fiji (MSAF),” explained Mr Controller and Nemani Tabutabu and Jone Mudaliar. Waqanivoivoi, Tower Controller Officers. He said that the deign process Welcome also to Pita Sesara, Lautoka Pilotage Department, not only includes the hull and Emosi Ugavule, Pilotage Department Suva, who took structure, but also the piping and up these positions after initial appointments as Tower fluid system, electrical wiring Controller Officers; to Asinate Tora, Administration/RRW who layout and system, and the layout joins the staff of the local wharf in Lautoka; to Sekonaia Bulu,Mr. Waisale Sovalawa of FNU School of Maritime Studies (right) with FSHIL apprentices of all navigational equipment. who joins Operators/RRW,(sitting l-r) Paulo Tuiqalau, Sakaraia Vunisuwai and Tevita Misidani. Mr Mudaliar said that as well and to Mosese Sereinagata,(Standing l-r) Apenisa Mataitoga, Paul Takala, Jojo Uluilakeba and Jolame Mateyawa. Security Department/CCTV. as aligning the shipwrights’ Retirement:As part of the Company’s apprentices; ten shipwrights, apprenticeship with International Fiji Ports farewells and wishessuccession planning, Fiji Ships & two plumbers and one fitter- Maritime Organisation standards, Luke Matanabua, MachineHeavy Industries Ltd (FSHIL) has machinist. FNU, through the School of Operator/RRW, Handling Department, who has retiredan apprenticeship programme GM FSHIL, Raneel Mudaliar Maritime Studies, invites after nearly 10 years with the company, all the best in thethat sees an annual budget of said that while the ship repair shipbuilding and ship repair future.$70,000 set aside for the training industry was demanding that stakeholders to be part of the Resignations:of a workforce that will be ready shipwright apprentices must first Industrial Advisory Committee The company also farewells and extends best wishes forto take the place of employees learn the art of ship building in that makes recommendations their future undertakings toreaching retirement age. order to understand the work to the School’s Head and Jashneel Prasad, AccountsThe Apprenticeship involved in ship repair. management team on the Department, Stock Controller, who leaves after five years,Programme, a five year course “Shipwrights go through the industrial-based syllabus. and Waqa Bauleka, Generalcombining study at Fiji National process of learning to design As well as the time spent at ManagerUniversity (FNU) School of and build a vessel that complies FNU on academic work, the Technical Services, whoMaritime Studies and work with the maritime legislation for apprentices spend six months at leaves after serving moreexperience at FSHIL, began ships. They are very much like a time on each of the different than 20 years with Fiji Ports.in 2010, with a total of 13 architects. They have to work with skills areas, such as timber,Fiji flag flies at Ports technical drawing, electrical, plumbing, fabricating. “By the end of their With the construction apprenticeships, management of new flagpoles, the Fiji will know what strengths national flag can now be each person has, and we will seen flying above both the build on that. If one is good at estimation, if another’s strength North and South Gate is fabrication, we will put them entrances to the Kings Wharf in Suva, a part of the to work they are best suited,” he the signage refurbishment said. Migration has seen the original that has taken place at the 13 apprentices reduced to nine. wharf’s gates. !Certified forklift driversFiji Ports now has forklift increased productivity for the The successful forklift operators (standing l-r), Viliame Cama, Iliesa Qolidovu, Uraka-operators certified to New company. mata Rigamoto, Jope Vatu, Samuela Naqelevuki, Taniela Cataki, Aisake Dike and (sit-Zealand standard to provide an ting, far right) Matereti Waqa with (sitting, l-r) Fiji Ports Manager Mechanical Serviceimproved and safer service at Fiji Ports Training Officer & Special Project Isikeli Waqa, Anare Leweniqila Training Officer and Fiji Ports CEOthe Kings Wharf in Suva. Anare Leweniqila said that to Vajira Piyasena. meet certification standards, the The successful operators forklift operators had to completewere recently presented with a five day course in theory, fieldtheir certificates by Fiji Ports training and assessment, “thatCEO Vajira Piyasena who will contribute to a reduction incongratulated them upon the potential damage to containers,contribution they make to cargo and machinery.” !4 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Providing you with World Class Ports Services VOLUME 9 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED NOVEMBER/DECEMber 2012Ports chart a future path – the year in briefFiji Ports CEO Vajira Piyasena. Ports has met the challenge of that change is beneficial to the Cyclone Evan. adapting to changes necessary company, a positive outcome Our thoughtsWith the festive season now for making progress in achieving that makes change possible. and prayers are with them.around the corner and as targets set out in the Corporate2012 draws to an end, it is a Plan and in our strategic Thank you Vajira Piyasenafitting time to briefly review initiatives. I would like to begin by CEO Fiji Portsthe past year. This year can besummarised in a few words: Commitment to change acknowledging the noteworthy Safe in cycloneIn the face of considerable These improvements have contributions made by ourchallenges, Fiji Ports made Board over the past 12 months, With the threat of Cyclonesignificant progress. been achieved through the a significant input towards the Evan, safety precautions at commitment that Management development of Fiji Ports. Muaiwalu I and II Wharves Modernisation and staff have made in working saw six passenger ferries and The organisation’s vision towards organisational goals A heart-felt thank you to all 30 fishing vessels directed to central to creating a regionally staff, whose hard work helped anchorage in the harbour, tostatement, ‘to be the regional competitive business and in achieving our goals and to ride out the hurricane.leader in providing world class excellence in service delivery. bring about these changes.port services and ship repairs’, There are more steps along At the time of going tohas guided the vision for Process ownership this pathway to modernisation, print there were no reports ofchange and modernisation that Equally important has but the acceptance that has damage to local vessels.has been a focus of 2012. Fiji already occurred abides well been the staff’s conviction for implementation of the next Passenger schedules will that change is good for the Strategic Plan once we obtain resume as soon as possible. organisation, and who for the necessary approvals. first time, have been consulted and given the opportunity to Best wishes to all staff take ownership of change and members and your families, I contribute to the Fiji Ports wish you all a Merry Christmas, strategic planning process. a safe and happy New Year. According to staff feedback, Lastly, let us not forget those 80% of all staff are convinced who have been affected byPmta addresses global challengesFront row: Bim Tou (G.M. Cook Islands Ports Authority), Vajira Piyasena (CEO Fiji Ports Business, Shipping, Port a platform for regionalCorporation Ltd), Rev Dr Ahio (Wesleyan Church of Tonga), Stephen Edwards (Board Operations, Infrastructure and cooperation between memberChairman, Ports Authority Tonga), Lord Tu’ivakano (Prime Minister of Tonga), Rubee Environmental Issues. ports and port users andEromanga (G. M. Kiribati Ports Authority), Richard Prima (Board member, Tonga Ports through mutual association, theAuthority), Mosese Lavemai (G.M, Ports Authority Tonga), Carl Sanft, (Board member, The theme, ‘Pacific Ports exchange of knowledge and thePorts Authority Tonga). Standing 2nd row, 7th from left, Commander Joeli Cawaki. Creating Opportunities in Global dissemination of information.(Apologies to those not named due to lack of space.) Challenges’, was a reminder that while often challenges Representing Fiji Ports atThe 37th conference of the representatives of regional faced by Fiji and other regional the conference were Fiji PortsPacific Maritime Transport ports authorities participate port authorities are global Board Director CommanderAssociation (PMTA) , held in high level discussions in their origin, such as the Joeli Cawaki and CEO Vajirain Tonga mid-October, saw on topics such as Port economic recession, the impacts Piyasena, at which eight of climate change, and natural participating Pacific Island port disasters, all port authorities authorities, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, need to seek opportunities Solomon Islands, Cook Islands, to continue to contribute to Papua New Guinea, Federated their national economies by States of Micronesia and developing their business. Kiribati, took the opportunity to present country reports on their PMTA aims to promote such operations. development by providing FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 1

2012 transshipment growth2012 brought a lot of This figure should changechallenges to Fiji Ports interms of the changing patterns as we still have to record thein vessel arrivals where ‘vesselbunching’ is quite prevalent. transshipment figures for“At the same time the increasein container numbers had a December 2012.rippling effect on our storagecapabilities,” said Eminoni “As the Head of Operations,Kurusiga , General ManagerPort Operations. I wish to acknowledge all “Of course, there is always Operation Division employeesroom for further improvement,and this is one of our aims especially those who arefor the new year,” said MrKurusiga. “But a highlight for responsible for the physical2012 has been the increase oftransshipment cargo from 5315 work. They are the ones whoTEUs in 2011 to 6329 TEUs asat the end of November 2012. deliver the goods, working in A good year all weather patterns, 24/7, for cruisevessel visits whilst some of us enjoy the “This has been a very good comfort of air conditioned year for cruise vessel arrivals at Fiji Ports,” said Captain offices and at times having Despite storage space challenges, Fiji Ports has continued to improve in productivity. Jeke Vakararawa, Senior Port good rests whilst these Facility Security Officer. hardworking people need to respective families for their days away he also would like to continue regardless,” he said. support, as often they had less wish every Operation Division He said that many of the family time than other people. family a Merry Christmas and a 33 cruise vessels on the 2012 Mr Kurusiga said that he Prosperous New Year. schedule returned to Fiji also wanted to thank their With the festive season a few more than once during the year, with most making more New ideas from Singapore course than one port of call on each occasion. Meli Volau, Fiji Ports Officer Mr Meli Volau, Officer in Charge Levuka, port eight at a time. The drivers in Charge Levuka, has returned observes the operation of the fully auto- swipe a card in an electronic Captain Vakararawa said from Singapore with new ideas mated system at Penang Port, Singapore. device that tells them where to that this increase in cruise on streamlining operations at the go to collect their containers. vessel visits was a testament Port of Levuka. Selected from five who were They can complete the pick-up to Fiji Ports consistency in short-listed, Mr Volau saw first- and be leaving the port within 38 maintaining the International Mr Volau, who comes from Doi hand in Singapore how a large minutes.” Ships and Ports Security Village, Ono-i-Lau, spent three international port can function (ISPS) Code. weeks in Singapore as a guest quickly and efficiently. Mr Volau is the only of the Singapore Port Authority, permanent Fiji Ports employee ”From the inception of the attending a Port Management “It’s all paperless in at the Levuka Port. He is capable ISPS Code in 2004 until now, and Operation Course. Singapore, it’s all machinery of carrying out all necessary we are proud that all of Fiji’s and programmed computers,” work, from tying up a ship’s international Ports of Entry “It’s all about having a 24 hour said Mr Volau. “Trucks enter the lines to issuing the paperwork continue to be recognised plan in place before a vessel charging the vessel for the port’s as safe, secure ports for arrives, how many workers and services. While the operation at tourism, as well as for trade. what equipment will be needed, Levuka is considerably smaller the total number of moves to than at the Singapore Port, Mr “The future looks very load or unload, all the details Volau is using his new skills and bright for cruise vessels that need planning before a knowledge to complete his tasks visiting Fiji. 2012 was a very vessel leaves for the next port in a shorter time. good year, but the schedule of call.” for 2013 indicates that next year could be even better.” Security maintained at undeclared ports When a cruise vessel makes first Immigration still have to meet An undeclared port of entry, Savusavu is landfall at an undeclared port, the incoming vessel so that all such as Denarau, Kadavu, or in clearances can be arranged. vsoesmseetlism. es host to international cruise the Lau group, the strict border controls that apply at declared While this is easily will be flown to Tonga, again ports of entry must also be accommodated at the Port of at the expense of the shipping maintained. Denarau, Border Control officials company, where they conduct all are flown to Kadavu, for example, appropriate clearances before the Although the ship’s Master at the expense of the shipping vessel sails for its Fiji destination. and Security Officers take company, to clear the vessel, its responsibility for their own passengers and crew. security arrangements when first entering Fiji at an undeclared If a cruise vessel is scheduled port, Fiji authorities such to leave Tonga and enter an as Customs, Biosecurity and undeclared port in eastern Lau, the Border Control agents2 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Ports plans strategyFiji Ports’ strategic planning for Ports,” said Ms Karalaini Tukana, The Strategy Planning Work Team take a break during the workshop in Nadi.the next three years took place Fiji Ports Board Secretary.with 20 participants, comprised The expected outcomes from the workshop a review ofof Directors, the CEO, General Facilitated by Philip Gerlach, this workshop were the 2013 to previous years’ CorporateManagers and Line Managers of assisted by Paul Evers of Tahila 2015 Strategic Plan, the 2013 Plans, Statements of CorporateFiji Ports Corporation Ltd, Ports Group, the two-day workshop Linked Corporate Plan and the Intent and Human ResourcesTerminal Ltd and Fiji Ships and included presentations by 2013 Human Relations Plan. Plans showed a need for theseHeavy Industries Ltd meeting to Fiji Ports Chairman David documents to be combined.discuss the way forward for the Kolitagane; CEO Vajira Piyasena; Ms Tukana said that duringcompany and its subsidiaries. Human Resources Consultant, Mrs Indira Sharma; President of “There was active the Fiji Shipowners and Agentsparticipation, with everyone Association, Mr Benny Hong Tiy,contributing to an open and free and Captain Philip Hill of thedebate on the way forward for Fiji Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji.Fshil looks ahead work for clients other than hot works. ship owners, FSHIL will Mr Mudaliar said that there optimise the use of man power and equipment, and not be had been a drive to improve dependant upon one revenue conditions for employees stream for income,” said Mr with FSHIL. This includes Mudaliar. the introduction of the first medical insurance scheme He said that all FSHIL for all workers, an ongoing employees are working hard changing room refurbishment towards this, with systems and programme, the continuousFSHIL is prepared for the development of the heavy industry arm of the business. procedures being put in place renewal of diving gear, and the during 2012 to comply with upgrade of all computers toA major focus in the coming Raneel Mudaliar said that FSHIL company policies. Dell P.C.s, accompanied by theyear for Fiji Ships and Heavy aims to expand activities so that rewiring of the whole FSHILIndustries Limited (FSHIL) will there is an alternative source of As a result, during the past network.be on the development of the income, running parallel with the year, there had been a variety of‘heavy industries’ section of the ship repair business. training sessions that included “It is a matter of findingcompany business. Occupational Health and that fine balance between “By going into the market Safety, first aid with Red Cross, maintaining the company’s FSHIL General Manager place and doing heavy industrial emergency response procedures human resources - the workers with the National Fire Authority, - and the equipment we use,” and certification in welding and said Mr Mudaliar.Muaiwalu meets holiday demandDuring the Christmas and hours over the holiday season number of islands and Suva harbourNew Year holidays, people to keep the important shipping scheduled trips cruises have been scheduled,take the opportunity to return links between Viti Levu and to Rotuma and fishing vessels comingto their villages on outer the outer islands functioning from one to in to refuel and re-provisionislands and children who have efficiently. three a month, will also use the Muaiwalubeen schooling on the main to cater for facilities.island return to their families. “We have to collect all the the increased schedules from the shipping demand. The increased demand “The wharf gets very companies or their agents. Then on the available berth spacecrowded, with the wharf we work out how we will prepare All of will continue until the end ofattendants having extra and rotate the availability of the eight holiday season, late Januarywork in controlling traffic, berth space for all of the ships local contracted shipping 2013.passengers, and the loading coming in to berth,” said Mr companies using the Muaiwaluand unloading of cargo. Koroi. “It is a cooperative effort berth spaces have scheduledFortunately, there is a security between Fiji Ports and the additional voyages for their 12fence, which helps us keep shipping companies.” vessels, so scheduling the useeverything under control,” of these becomes a carefullysaid Fiji Ports Supervisor, Mr Durga Prasad, Managing planned exercise in logistics forLocal Wharf, Marika Koroi. Director of Seaview Shipping, Mr Koroi and his team of eight said that with effect from the wharf attendants. The attendants at Muaiwalu beginning of December, hisWharf will work extended company had increased the In addition, charters to outer FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 3

Fshil ready for busiest time Staff News“The approaching year’s enddoes not mean a slowing down New It teamof business. This is our busiest membertime, because many fishingvessels schedule repairs before The slipways have been kept occupied with local vessels as well as by regional shipstheir next season,” said Makereta throughout 2012.Taoi, Human Resources Officerof Fiji Ships & Heavy Industries work as a 24-hour, seven-days- vessels are completed on time,” “I love the workingLimited (FSHIL). a-week business,” said Ms Taoi. said Ms Taoi. environment and the staff are very friendly,” said newly “It has been a challenging She said that FSHIL has “Recently there were three appointed IT Administratorand busy year, with many major introduced shift work, so if a regional vessels up on the Vijit Prasad who has joinedprojects successfully completed, project comes in that requires slipways; one from Tonga, one the Fiji Ports IT Team atsuch as the life extension a lot of hot works, machinists from Kiribati, and the third from Muaiwalu House.programme that has given the Fiji are rostered to work, as and the Marshall Islands. It was aNavy vessel RFNS Kula another when required. The rostering of very proud moment to see this Mr Prasad holds a15 years of seaworthiness.” shift work to optimise the use regional occupancy. Bachelor of Science degree of specific machinery also takes in Computing Science Throughout 2012, FSHIL has place if there is a vessel on each “The FSHIL team of workers Information Systems andconsistently maintained 90 to of the four slipways. could see the faith that our since his graduation from95% of slipway use, with the only clients have in the quality of their the University of the South’down-times’ being for routine “These measures improve the work and the services that the Pacific in 2009 has held amaintenance and repair of turn-around time, ensuring that company delivers.” positions in his field withfacilities. WebMedia, Coca Cola, Maritime charts modernised and most recently, the Fiji “Christmas Day is the only day Development Bank.off, otherwise FSHIL continues to If larger vessels vital to Fiji’s trade, and increasingly, cruise Twenty years’mainFtleeneat nce liners, are to visit our ports, then service for both economic and safety For more than 20 years, Following strict Occupational reasons, nautical charts need to Health and Safety standards, meet the International Maritime Mr Isimeli Siga has taken the team working in the Organisation’s (IMO) standards care of the offices, and their Mechanical Services and of navigation and safety. Special Projects Department occupants, at the Fiji Ports follows a schedule of repair The two-week IMO-funded and maintenance of all Hydrographic Surveying and Modern seabed mapping methods are Headquarters. He is the machinery and gear that Nautical Charting Workshop essential for up-to-date charts that assist in is used to move cargo and that recently took place at Fiji’s the reduction of risk to life at sea. Caretaker and Cleaner, under containers around the wharf. Naval Headquarters aimed at the Engineering Department. building capacity in mapping Islands, Federated States of of the seabed (hydrographic Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, If people are working late, surveying) and nautical chart Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu production. and Vanuatu. The workshop was then Mr Siga patiently waits conducted by trainers from the As well as Fiji, participating United Kingdom Hydrographic until they leave, so that he countries included Sri Lanka, Office as a regional initiative Myanmar (Burma), Cook for Asian and Pacific nations, can ensure that the building supported by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). is securely locked. And no matter how late he has to stay, he will be the first one back the next morning to unlock the doors again. The father of five who comes from Gau said, “IHelp for those in need really appreciate working at Fiji Ports. It has made itThis year Fiji Ports made its Officer. possible for me to provide aannual charity donation to a The $900 donation was madefamily, not an organisation when house for my family, and anSocial Committee members up of the company contributionvisited Mr and Mrs Tebano who of $500.00, and $400.00 that was education for my children. Butlost their family home in a fire at collected during the Fiji PortsSavutalele Settlement, Tacirua. annual thanksgiving church Fiji Ports has become like a service that followed the Family “It is appropriate to make Sports day in August. secondthis donation as a part of thecompany’s corporate social Mr Iobeta Tebano, who comes family, asresponsibility,” said Mr Anare from Rabi, thanked managementLeweniqila, Fiji Ports Training and staff of Fiji Ports Corporation I spend and subsidiary companies PTL & more time at Mr and Mrs Tebano with the donation. work FSHIL for “the timely donation than at that is a great relief and joy.” Mr Isimeli Siga home.”4 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Providing you with World Class Ports ServicesVOLUME 10 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED january/february 2013Stevedores’ crucial role recognised Intense activity atSitting (l-r): Josua Katakuro, Anare Tuidraki - Supervisor Stevedore, Vajira Piyasena - with them for reference,” he slipwaysChief Executive Officer, Anare Leweniqila - Training Officer, Apisalome Nawaqabuli and said.Josateki Labadai. Standing (l-r): Suliasi Nubu, Jone Niumataiwalu, Ledua Qilai, Sekove The busy period continuesWaqa, Nemia Vetaukula, Osea Vunimasi and Eroni Biukoto. An understanding of for Fiji Ships & Heavy Bay Plans is essential for Industries with the slipwaysThe 2013 training programme “Not only did the training stevedores, as this is the being used to their fullat Fiji Ports will focus on take a full day, it also included information generated by an capacity, and is “a strong incoming vessel showing the indication of the progressthe upgrading of skills and an examination, and the hatches and the exact location that the company is making,”knowledge of the stevedores certificates were presented by of all containers, the row and said FSHIL General Managerwhose daily work is of prime Fiji Ports CEO Vajira Piyasena, the tier, below and above deck. Raneel Mudaliar.importance to the smooth in recognition of the crucial role “This was also a multi- ”This intense activity will purpose training session, as it continue until at least Mayfunctioning of the company’s the stevedores play,” said Mr was conducted Anare Tuidraki, this year and justifies the 3%operations. Leweniqila. Supervisor Stevedore. Part of pay rise for FSHIL employees the day’s course was monitored that has come into force So said Anare Leweniqila, Fiji “Also, the training was more and assessed by a National this year, addressing those Training and Productivity Centre wages below minimum (NTPC) representative so Mr wage,” he said. Tuidraki can be re-accredited as an NTPC Registered The busy period at Instructor. FSHIL will continue well into the first half “Rather than look off-shore of the coming year. for all our training, we shouldPorts Training Officers, after the professional, as there was also tap into the vast amount ofrecent Bay Plan Training that a proper manual provided for skills and knowledge availabletook place in earlier this month. the participants to take away within the company workforce,” said Mr Leweniqila.International Best ones we have. Depending on productivity and efficiency, hePractice for PTL the outcome of the discussions firmly believes that it is possible with SATO Stevedoring, there to find solutions to these.The Operations Division A study of this overseas could be a possibility of closeris looking seriously at the company’s operations would be working ties where knowledge “There may be short termimplementation of international a useful first step at a regional and idea sharing would be measures at first, but we needbest practice on its operational level towards the adoption of possible.” to ‘clean up our back yard’ if theprocedures during the year. International Best Practice,” company is to be in a position to said Mr Kurusiga. Mr Kurusiga said that benchmark with International PTL General Manager while there are challenges Best Practices as attained byEminoni Kurusiga said that “One of the company’s Key to be overcome in increasing global ports,” said Mr Kurusiga.initial contacts had been made, Performance Indicators (KPIs)and some early discussions is to increase the vessel turn- Increasing the vessel turn-around time is one of PTL’s Key Performance Indicators.have taken place in regard to round time,” he said.some global ports, as well asthe possibility of conferring with ”One reason for our interestsome of our neighboring Pacific in the operations at NoumeaIsland countries. is because they are achieving a 30 container-an-hour rate “A classic example in of container movement, usingthis regard is that of SATO the mobile cranes that are theStevedoring of New Caledonia. same make and model as the FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 1

Environmental awareness at Ports as the tender is awarded. The introduced measures to audit will look at where we connect ships in port to on- are using energy, and make shore power supply rather recommendations as to how we than use ship’s diesel powered could make improvements. generators which emits exhaust “For example, the flood lights gases to the atmosphere. used in the wharf, a necessary Major ports are also safety and security precaution introducing the use of lifting at night, are a major source of machines powered by electric consumption. Perhaps there fuel cells instead of diesel, will be a recommendation to and cutting their greenhouse move to solar energy to power gas emissions significantly.As security lighting consumes a large amount of energy, solar power could be these lights. Major ports Through a chemical reaction,a possible future alternative. around the world also use solar the fuel cells produce direct energy to power lights around current, (with water as the by-The 2013-2015 Strategic Plan would mean a focus on their port operational areas and product instead of exhaust gas),for Fiji Ports includes working using new, renewable and this is one clean energy source to drive the motors of the cargotowards becoming a ‘green environmentally-friendly to investigate.” lift machines.port’ with the introduction energy sources in theof a proposed Green Energy company’s ports operations Most ships trading around Mr Waqa said that thereand Technology Policy, and an and meet the requirements of the world have complied is a need to act, not just as aEnvironmental Policy. statutory environmental laws with the requirements by regional company, but as a part and international standards,” the International Maritime of the global ports network. Mr Isikeli Waqa, Fiji Ports said Mr Waqa. Organisation, through theManager Special Projects said Marine Pollution Convention, “It is a matter of Changethat there is some overlap “A consulting company will on harmful exhaust emissions. Management. We have to movebetween the two policies. soon be engaged to conduct In response to the convention, away from old ways of thinking an energy audit, just as soon most major ports have in order to move forward,” he “The two new policies said.New revenue streams for MuaiwaluPlanning for 2013 is well vehicles in the secure wharf where as many as 100 fishing He also suggestsunder way with Marika Koroi, area,” said Mr Koroi. vessels a month may use the that there should beFiji Ports Supervisor, Local facilities. penalty payments madeWharf, exploring ways to He would also like to see by owners of vesselsimprove services at Muaiwalu the development of separate that berth at Muaiwalu II and Muaiwalu II Wharves, facilities for departing and for extended periods ofas well as investigating new disembarking passengers and time to carry out repairssources of revenue. cargo, for greater efficiency that should be taking and enhanced security. place in shipyards or on “Potential revenue earners slipways.include charging parking fees He said that as reveiwed infor vehicles that enter the the Ports Strategic Planning “Not only would thisMuaiwalu II wharf area to session, floating wharf be a source of revenue,drop off or meet passengers, extensions are a potentially but it would also contribute toor passengers could pay cost-effective way of more space being available atlong-term fees to leave their expanding facilities and easing Muaiwalu I,” he said. congestion at Muaiwalu I,Cyclone damage at Lautoka Despite all precautions Jetty, the shore crane, and being taken, the full force of to the shore crane. Tropical Cyclone Evan was felt at the Port of Lautoka Emosi Navusolo, Fiji where full containers were Ports Safety Officer blown about like children’s Lautoka, said that the building blocks, and there cyclone was the strongest was damage to the office and the most teating that buildings, all of the sheds, he had ever that he had the gate-house, King’s ever encountered in his years at Lautoka.2 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Full training schedule for FSHILThe intense training of problems that hinders understanding level of that employees understand andprogramme planned for Fiji productivity. all employees based are well aware of the businessShips & Heavy Industries Ltd upon the results objectives at an organisation(FSHIL) in 2013 kicked off with Ms Makereta Taoi FSHIL revealed from the level.the whole managerial team Human Resources Officer training need surveyparticipating in the steering said the training would involve conducted at the end “Understanding these detailscommittee training in order a lot of documentation and of last year. is important if workers are toto work towards International report writing, mapping out feel motivated and be part ofStandards Organisation (ISO) operational flow charts and “This questionnaire the company and its success,”9001:2008 Quality Management company costing and estimation underpins the she said.System. procedures, with participants year’s training reviewing all of the company’s programme, as it Conducted by Deepak Lal of policies, such as Slipway revealed strengthsthe Fiji National University, the Operations policy, Human and weaknesses inISO 9001 training framework Resource and Occupational employees’ knowledge of thefollows on from the work that Health and Safety, and all company, its policies, vision,the steering committee and its internal processes and values and mission statements,the whole FSHIL workforce procedures. and their own employmentcarried out in 2012 in the 5S and terms and conditions,” said MsQuality Circles concept which Apart from the ISO 9001: 2008 Taoi.involves basic housekeeping Quality Management System,and identifying root causes the training focus for the year Training will also focus on also shifts in identifying the internal awareness, ensuring MS Marina approaches Regional ISPS Suva Port for the compliance develops first time.Fcrirusist evivseitsssfeolrs Captain Jeke Vakarawara, Security is a regional and global issue. Fiji Ports Senior Port FacilityWithin the first two months of include the Royal Caribbean Security Officer, said that the Fiji operations, regionally and2013, five cruise liners will have owned Radiance of the Seas Ports’ participation in the recent internationally,” he said.visited Fiji for the very first time. and Voyager of the Seas, the three days audit of Christmas Seabourne Quest, owned by Island Port, in Kiribati, was an Captain Vakarawara said that “The number of cruise Seabourne Cruise Liners Ltd., opportunity for the company as well as assisting in carryingliner visits has been steadily the MS Marina, belonging to meeting its obligations as a out the audit, which was led byincreasing, but these first-time Oceania Cruises, and P&O’s member of Pacific Islands an auditor from SPC, he wasvisits are another indication of Arcadia. Maritime Association (PACMA) to also being assessed in order tothe growing importance of Fiji assist regional ports’ authorities. become a Lead External Auditor.as a destination for tourists “The fact that Fiji provides PACMA is administered by SPC. He is already qualified as a leadtraveling on cruise vessels,” a unique experience for auditor for internal (national)said Ms Sharila Lazarus, Fiji tourists in a friendly and safe “The Kiribati Port Facility security audits, and the nextPorts Customer Relations environment seems to be Security Officer was at Fiji Ports stage would see him qualifiedOfficer. influencing the cruise industry,” for security training last year. I to lead a team to audit other said Ms Lazarus. was impressed to see how well countries’ ports. The first-time arrivals he prepared for this initial audit,” said Captain Vakarawara. “Although it is a small port, it still needs to meet international security standards in order to facilitate smooth tradingWoman mechanic promoted University and holds a Trade Certificate in Heavy Mobile Plant.Already holding the stock control, and preparing Her career choice was made Storeperson Vivania Nasiladistinction of being the first requisition documents for parts after she decided she wanted to completes a stock-take of machineryand only woman working in essential to the carrying out change employment conditions parts as a part of her newthe Mechanical Department of repair and maintenance on for women, and that there were responsibilities.at Ports Terminal Limited, cargo lifting machines. already a lot of women workingVivania Nasila has recently in offices.been promoted to the Ms. Nasila, (or Viva, as she isposition of Storeperson. known to her friends), is from “I enjoy my work, and my workHer responsibilities include Savusavu, Vanua Levu. She is colleagues have always been a graduate of the Fiji National helpful and supportive,” said Ms Nasila. FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 3

Ports plan for future development Staff NewsThe year ahead Providing a 24/7 operation enhances Fiji Ports’ desirability as ‘port of choice’, Congratulations to: ShymanWith the new year under way, both in Suva , as shown here, and in Lautoka. Reddy who has beenFiji Ports and its subsidiary appointed to the positioncompanies, Ports Terminal towards modernisation, environmentally sound port of Acting General ManagerLtd (PTL) and Fiji Ships & the call for Private–Public services to our port users and Finance, and to JopeHeavy Industries Ltd (FSHIL), Partnership tenders with PTL stakeholders”, the upgraded, Vatu and Panapasa Koro,are putting into action the has been advertised, with a expanded, interactive former PTL RRW Machinestrategies and plans developed view to attracting partners website is in the process of Operators, who have beenlate last year at the Three-Year capable of assisting in the being uploaded, soon to be have both been promoted toStrategic Planning Workshop. introduction of operational available to staff, stakeholders Permanent Staff Machine processes and systems at the and the public. This will Operators. These plans for the future Ports of Suva and Lautoka that make essential informationdevelopment of Fiji Ports will enhance their desirability immediately available to the FPCL says farewell, andand subsidiaries reiterate as ports of preference in the appropriate website users, a longthe commitment to change South Pacific. In the meantime, increasing efficiency in and happyand modernisation that was PTL is assessing the lessons communication. retirement toapparent in 2012. to be learned from comparable PTL Handling regional ports in increasing All of these developments Department’s There is work to be done operational efficiency. are only a part of the on-going Viliameto make up for the loss and Website upgrade modernisation, and can only Tukana, Machine Operatordamage at Lautoka after the be successfully carried out and Semesaonslaught of Tropical Cyclone In keeping with the because of the dedication and Seruvatu,Evan, but meeting these company mission of “providing commitment of all of Fiji Ports Gearman.challenges is a part of life in economically efficient and staff. Each hasPacific Island nations. served theTraining company for more than 20 years. All three companiesare committed to training Best wishes also to RRWpersonnel, for their own Engineering Departmentdevelopment as well as the retiree Rabonu Navaludua,well-being of the company. The who has retired after servingimportance of all employees for six-and-a-half years.has been recognised with thepay increases and bonuses that The company welcomes thewere ratified at the end of last following new employees:year.Operational efficiency PTL RRW Machine Operators; Samuela As a part of this drive Dakuitoga, Mohammed I R Khan, Aisea S Matalau,Website revamp under way Ratu Salele Baleinaivalu, Satish Dutt and Adoni Data entry for the changes to effective on-line pages available to the public, Kalouniwaqa.the revamped Fiji Ports website presence.” but some will be limited tohas already begun, with 90% of stakeholders and some to Fiji FPCL RRW Engineeringthe development and modules Phase one Ports staff only. Suva: Vodo Seci, Sumasafucomplete. includes direct data Makaro, Philip E Prasad, entry by the person Part of the upcoming phase Sumit Prasad, Anal K “It is time for the website responsible the two is the redesigning of the Kumar and Jai Nandan.to become more dynamic and information rather Fiji Ships & Heavy Industriesinteractive by upgrading to a than waiting for this Ltd (FSHIL) web page, with an FPCL RRW Engineeringbigger platform, as the current to be actioned by integrated Slipways Booking Lautoka: Senitieli Bulewa,website is about three years a third party. For Module. Peceli Dredrelagi, Epeliold,” said Ms Sharila Lazarus, example, shipping Ligavai, Milito KoroinaileleFiji Ports Customer Relations agents will be able to upload and Niko Tabuasoqosoqo.Officer. their shipping schedules directly onto the web site. Direct “It will be rolled out in two editing on-line of documents byphases takeholders and the appropriate Fiji Ports personnelpublic will be able to access will also be possible. Any formsexact, correct information in a that staff need will be availabletimely fashion. There will also as pdf downloads.be integration with social mediasites such as Facebook and There will be degrees ofTwitter. We aim to have a more access available, with some4 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Providing you with World Class Ports ServicesVOLUME 11 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED MARCH/APRIL 2013Compliance an important anti-terrorist tool Mudaliar leaves strengthenedWith the potential skills to enhance their ability International Ships FSHILfor a terrorist attack to combat terrorism, while and Ports Securityan ever-present developing networking links (ISPS) Code at all THERE has been steady growththreat for all security with other nations. International Sea in Fiji Ships & Heavy Industriesand border control Ports of Entry. (FSHIL) over the past twopersonnel world-wide, Captain Vakararawa said years, with bonuses paid at the85 representatives from that the major tools Fiji Ports “Meeting these end of 2012, staff receiving anforty countries gathered can use to combat terrorist international increment, and an increasedat the Asia Pacific threats is to comply with the security standards emphasis on training.Centre for Security new Counter Terrorism Decree has an enormousStudies (APCSS) in and the provisions of the mitigating effect, General Manager FSHILHonolulu. making it less likely Raneel Mudaliar said that that anyone will be there has also been a greater Representing Fiji at the able to threaten the security involvement of all levels of staffmonth-long Comprehensive of our borders,” said Captain in decision-making processes,Security Responses to Vakararawa. as it is essential that everyoneTerrorism Course was Fiji The Asia-Pacific Center for feels they have ownership of thePorts Senior Port Facility Security Studies is a United new developments.Security Officer, Captain Jeke States Department of DefenseVakararawa, who said that academic institute that Mr Mudaliar, who hasthe programme provided the addresses regional and global announced his resignation,participants with the necessary security issues. is in the process of finalising the FSHIL Business ContinuitySolutions to support economic development Plan. This will cover issues related to risk, and link intoFiji Ports plays an essential Suva Port has increasing cargo and transhipment activity. the International Standardsrole in Fiji’s economic Organisation (ISO) Qualitydevelopment, handling more “Fiji Ports is committed to containers at the wharf. A Management System, Humanthan 95% of the country’s implementing solutions, so total revision of the equipment Resources policies and theimport/export trade. that impediments are a thing fleet is underway, with Safety Measurement system. of the past,” said Mr Kurusiga. the possibility of leasing General Manager Ports equipment from reputable “The drive towards theOperations, Eminoni Kurusiga Under consideration is the companies. ISO Management System istold the Annual General Meeting possibility of securing land to so that there is a system inof the Customs Brokers and form a wharf extension, the Mr Kurusiga said that place that allows the companyForwarders Council of Fiji that storing of only transshipment communication and closer to run flawlessly, with aincreased trade is reliant upon and expert cargoes in the cooperation is already taking strong foundation for futurethe two main general purpose wharf area with the release place between Fiji Ports and development. I am proud to haveports of Suva and Lautoka, of imports to the respective relevant authorities such as worked with FSHIL and happy tothat cater for international container freight stations, Customs and Bio-security in leave the company in a strongerimports and exports, and and the feasibility of relaxing finding solutions that benefit position,” he said.regional and domestic the cut-off time for receiving all stakeholders.transportation of cargo andpassengers. The increasingcargo and transshipmentactivity, combined with theincreasing number of cruisevessel calls, places additionalpressure upon a static terminalinfrastructure. FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 1

ISPS Code audits at Vanua Levu ports proIngtreanmseme aheadMalau Port was included in the recent audit of International Ports of Entry. security infrastructure and types of visiting vessels were assessed Work towards achievingCompliance with the was included in the technical at the Fiji Sugar corporation’s the International StandardsInternational Ships and Ports assistance team of trained facility at Malau Port. A visit was Organisation (ISO) 9001:2008Security (ISPS) code and auditors that included Philip also made to the Fiji Gas facility Quality Management Systemsecurity risk assessments Hill, Maritime Safety Authority at Malau, which was fully ISPS continues at Fiji Ships &were the subject of the audit of Fiji, Sitalingi Payne, Tonga code compliant. Heavy Industries (FSHIL).that took place at the Vanua Ports Authority, and Alobi Bomo,Levu International Ports of of the Secretariat of the Pacific Advice and assistance was At a workshop launchedEntry; Wairiki, Bua, Malau and Community (SPC). given to the Mobile Oil facility by Fiji Ports CEO VajiraSavusavu. on procedures that need to be Piyasena, fifteen employees Port facility risk assessments included in their Emergency attended training conducted Fiji Ports Safety Officer were carried out at Wairiki and Response Plan in order to meet by Deepak Lal of theLautoka, Emosi Navusolo, the Bua bauxite facilities, and ISPS code requirements, and Fiji National University. an ISPS compliance audit took Participants busily engaged place at the South West Pacific in organising all the Energy’s facility at Savusavu schedules that need to Port. be reviewed, a part of an intense programme that will Mr Navusolo said that this was continue well into the year. his first experience of conducting audits outside of Fiji Ports’ facilities, and that it was an “invaluable experience”. He said that there would be follow-up visits to the facilities that needed to develop aspects of their security arrangements.Derelict debate Human capital key to company successRemoving derelicts is a costly undertaking. for a period of 21 days and does “Attracting, changing environment such as not have the minimum manning developing and economic and technologicalAs the removal of sunken or requirement to operate is retaining the change, workforce availabilityabandoned vessels from the classed as derelict, and right people and quality, demographics andSuva harbour precincts is very although the company could is what gives diversity, and organisationalcostly, the introduction of a remove such vessels, there is a company restructuring.refundable bond system to be the question of the allocation of its mostpaid by the owners of vessels, funds for such an undertaking competitive She said that these needsuch as fishing vessels, that at company expense. advantage,” planning at the executive level,use the Port’s facilities would said Fiji Ships & with participation by Humanbe one way of ensuring funds “There are also legal Heavy Industries Resources personnel whowere available to deal with what procedures to be followed, (FSHIL) Human are fully conversant with theis a recurring problem. including making the best effort Resources company’s business and able possible to locate the vessel’s Officer Makereta Taoi. to put in place best practices “Such an amendment to owner. that will move the companythe Sea Ports Management She said this was a key forward.Act of 2005 would address the “The company is very aware message at the Leadershipissue of unnecessary expenses of people’s concerns about Seminar Workshop on Strategicbeing incurred by the company this issue, particularly coastal Human Resources Managementfor someone else’s negligent communities who depend on that she attended in Nadiactions,” said Captain Jeke the sea for their livelihood. We with Fiji Ports CEO VajiraVakararawa, Senior Port are doing our best to address Piyasena, Fiji Ports PersonnelFacility Security Officer. the problem of derelict and Officer, Waisake Vueti, and Fiji sunken ships,” he said. Ports Training Officer Anare He said that any vessel that Leweniqila.is abandoned within the port International speakers emphasised the prevalent challenges facing HR Management in a rapidly2 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Safety and security main focusSafety and security are municipality emergency upon passing this Already highly experiencedthe main focus for Acting preparedness plan under the examination. and well-qualified for hisHarbour Master Suva Captain District Officer Suva’s areas of current position, CaptainJoji Takape, who is also a responsibilities. Since successfully Takape would also like tomember of the Maritime completing his study for a Masters degree inSafety Regulation Review He said that Fiji Ports’ studies, in New the Maritime industry.Committee. responsibility for security and Zealand, 2006, as a safety, under the International Master of Foreign- Quality “My aim is for Suva to be Ships and Ports Security going Vessels, Circles makea fully maritime safety and (ISPS) Code, has recently Captain Takape hasmaritime security compliant extended from the high water held positions as progressport, to compete successfully mark to the wharf gate, and a captain, both onwith overseas ports, as well every effort must be made local and foreign Organisation promotes productivity.as meet Fiji Ports’ vision, to ensure that the company going ships, as amission and objectives,” he meets the required standards. Government ship Three of the six Qualitysaid. “This is my main plan.” surveyor and a Fiji Circle Teams at Fiji Ships & Captain Takape, who comes Maritime Authority Heavy Industries Ltd have Captain Takape, who from Waciwaci Village on investigator with the former been given the green light totook up the Acting Harbour the island of Lakeba, Lau, Fiji Island Maritime Safety proceed with the next phaseMaster position earlier currently holds a Class 2 Administration (FIMSA) of the problem-solvingthis year, said that he has Pilots licence, and is applying before joining the Fiji Ports process.recently drawn up a natural to sit the Class 1 examination Piloting Department indisaster contingency plan, mid-year. He hopes to be October 2007. Having identified issueswhich forms part of the confirmed as Harbour Master that need addressing in their departments andPlumber’s persistence pays off successfully presenting these to Management, thePersistence has paid-off for Certificate Plumbing and Sheet Shinal Nandan at work. Engineering, Finance andShinal Nandan, the first Fiji Metal course, at what was Administration teams haveShips and Heavy Industries Ltd then the National Training been given the approval to(FSHIL) apprentice to graduate Productivity Centre, before it go ahead prioritising andfrom the Fiji National University became part of FNU, through finding solutions that will(FNU). the FSHIL apprenticeship enhance productivity, cost scheme. effectiveness and efficiency It was only after his second in the workplace.application to join the FSHIL Mr Nandan, who comesworkforce that Mr Nandan was from Labasa, where he didsuccessful in pursuing his early his schooling at Holy Familyinterest in ship repairs as a Secondary, said that he is keencareer choice. to undertake further studies that could help him in his career at With FSHIL support, he FSHIL.was able enroll for the TradeSoftware savings the correct reports can be accessed.PTL staff are working to fully utilise existing software. “General Manager PortRather than spend large fullest extent. Operations Eminoni Kurusigasums of money on a new Deepak Singh, Head of the IT is driving this initiative, andsoftware package, Ports working closely with IT staff whoTerminal Ltd (PTL) is taking Department said that training are realigning the software tothe necessary steps to utilise was underway to ensure that meet the Operations’ reportingthe existing programme to its Operations staff make the requirements,” said Mr Singh. correct data entries so that He said that correct data entry is becoming a part of people’s job descriptions, and will also become part of their Key Performance Indicators. “This provides motivation, and encourages people to take ownership of the process,” said Mr Singh. FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 3

Regional pilot training Staff News training held in Suva, Fiji. It also provided the pilot Induction Training: examiners with an opportunity Captain Penitiko Yauvoli, to enhance their proficiency in Fifteen stevedores have assessing pilots prior to issuing joined Fiji Ports. Acting Harbour Master license. Retirement: Lautoka, who represented Captain Yauvoli said that the Fiji Ports development of standardised farewells Fiji Ports, along with Suva- regional guidelines by SPC is and wishes an efficient way of setting and a happy based Captain Laisiasa maintaining standards following retirement the recommendations by the to RRW Gonewai, said that the Pacific Maritime Transport Alliance (PMTA) in 2010. Stevedore, Vakacegu Fotu,Regional pilots prepare for national assessments. training facilitated by the after more than 20 yearsPhoto courtesy of SPC. service with the company. Secretariat of the Pacific Obituary: Community (SPC) had assisted the It is with sadness that Fiji Ports acknowledges theEight port pilots from Fiji, Samoa, participants to prepare for their passing awaySolomon Islands and Tonga have respective national assessments of Inoke Moto, RRW Wharfjust completed a week-long as pilots. Attendant, who gaveDivers upgrade rescue skills more than 20 years service to theWhen a diver is working under Level 3 Rescue Diving training. Ministry of Labour. company. Condolences arewater and around the cradle at Three FSHIL divers extended to his family.Fiji Ships & Heavy Industries Health and Safety at WorkLtd (FSHIL) there is always (Diving) Regulations 2006, underwent training in Level 3 Resignations:a second diver on standby to a safety requirement of the Rescue Diving, to prevent and Farewellkeep watch. All precautionary manage dive emergencies, and bestmeasures are taken, including having already completed their wishesthe approprate training, so to ‘Open Water’ and ‘Advanced’ to bothdate, no major problems have diving courses, as well as First Deepakbeen encountered. Aid and CPR training with Red Singh, Cross. Divers must be certified Senior Systemthrough the Professional The training was conducted Administrator IT, whoAssociation of Diving by Richard Lee Hargrove, PADI leaves after 10 years withInstructors, (PADI) under the instructor and Consultant with the company, and Sharila Fiji Wide Divers. Lazarus, Rotuma Computer skills assessed Marketingsix train at & Customer COMPUTER competency Relations Ports has become an increasingly Officer, who important skill necessary leaves after for Fiji Ports staff in all after two-and-a-half years departments. of service. Here, staff attend a computer skills assessment session at Fiji National University (FNU) in order to enroll in FNU classes at the appropriate level.Six men from Oinafa District, First visit to FijiRotuma, spent an intensivetwo months at the Port of Suva Towering above the Kings Wharf on its first call at the Port of Suvafor security and stevedore is the Oosterdam, a Holland America company cruise vessel.training. The six, who have formed theOinafa Stevedoring Company,will be responsible for thehandling of loose cargo atthe Port of Rotuma. They willshare their new skills andknowledge with others joiningthe company’s workforce backin Rotuma.4 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Providing you with World Class Ports ServicesVOLUME 12 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED May/JUNE 2013PPP for Ports Terminal Ltd Maritime Ltd and Director of Aitken Spence PLC, said that the company is delightedWith the signing of the to have established thisagreement by Fiji Ports agreement with FPCL and theCorporation Ltd (FPCL), on Government of the Republic ofbehalf of subsidiary Ports Fiji.Terminal Ltd (PTL), with Sri “We see immenseLankan based Aitken Spence opportunities for the privatePLC, the ports operations at sector to spearhead Fiji’sSuva and Lautoka are now to vision, to exploit its strategicbe managed by a Public/Private geographic position and skilledPartnership (PPP). human resources, to become At the signing, the (Left) FPCL Director, Joeli Cawaki, Aitken Spence PLC Director Parakrama the premier regional maritimeHonourable Prime Minister, Dissanayake, the Honourable Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and Attorney-General, hub,” he said.Voreqe Bainimarama said, “We Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum after the signing of the agreement. (photo courtesy of Fiji Sun). Aitken Spence PLC, Srishare the same vision to make Fiji Port’s alliance with Aitken imports become cheaper Lanka’s largest maritimethese container terminals world Spence PLC was undoubtedly and exports become more logistics company, has anclass, to radically overturn the one of the most significant PPP competitive. international presence and ainefficiencies of the past and agreements the Government He said that 88 of the top 100 proven background in cargo,apply best practice to eventually was forging as it reformed a performing ports in the world container, supply chain andestablish them as the leading range of sectors in Fiji, with are managed through this type courier management, withports and maritime logistic the global record showing that of partnership. installations in six countriescentres in the Pacific.” where there is better efficiency Dr Parakrama Dissanayake, in Africa, the Middle East andThe Prime Minister said that and productivity on the wharves, Chairman of Aitken Spence South East Asia.IAPH impacts international issuesMore than 500 delegates that overweight or incorrectlygathered for the 28th documented containerised cargo Fiji Ports IAPH delegates (left) CEO Vajira Piyasena and Director, Commander JoeliConference of the International may pose serious risks to the Cawaki, at the conference in Los Angeles.Association of Ports and safety of vessel navigation, toHarbours (IAPH), hosted by the port operations and/or to road opportunities, cooperation amongst ports andPort of Los Angeles, USA, to transportation. With the increase of ship size, harbours and to promoting thediscuss wide-ranging issues that vital role they play in the world’simpact maritime policy and the IAPH members called for the IAPH members are calling economy, IAPH is a non-profitdevelopment of international compulsory rules requiring on the International Maritime global alliance currently basedtrade. shippers to weigh containerised Organisation to prepare in Tokyo, comprised of nearly cargo and make correct new, strict, safety codes to 200 member ports from 90 Amongst the 88 port directors declarations, and encouraging eradicate fatal accidents, such countries and 150 maritimeand executive management in governments and relevant as happened when the Costa companies and institutes. Withattendance, from Asia, Europe, agencies to establish effective Concordia ran aground, January consultative NGO status at theAfrica, Mid-East, Australia and legal requirements and controls 2012, off the coast of Tuscany, United Nations, it is recognisedthe Americas, were Fiji Ports to ensure the rules are Italy and nearly 100 people lost as the only voice speaking forCorporation Ltd Board Director enforced. their lives. ports around the globe.Commander Joeli Cawaki andCEO Vajira Piyasena, who took Ports are investing Dedicated to fosteringthe opportunity to engage in an considerable resources tointernational dialogue on issues accommodate the increasingimpacting Fiji’s ports. size of cruise vessels. The cruise industry provides During the week-long economic stimulus for theconference a draft resolution ports, generating cruise-was formulated, recognising related businesses and job FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 1

Lautoka plans ahead Port of Lautoka Maintenance every five years at the Lautoka Plan includes a five-year local wharf, on a schedulePassengers using the Lautoka local wharf will soon have sheltered seating provided. dredging cycle to keep the that rotates a year ahead international harbour at the of the international port’sThe 2010 to 2028 Maintenance on the local wharf for the declared depth. programme.Plan for the Port of Lautoka benefit of the travelling public.includes the ongoing dredging “Mud from the rivers Reclamation of land,schedule, land reclamation With a declared depth of draining into the harbour opposite the land leased toand the building of facilities 10 metres needed for the causes the sea floor to silt AMEX, is also due to take place berthing of large ships, the up. This is an on-going this year. occurrence, although it is worse during adverse weather Captain Yauvoli said that events such as cyclones or travellers using the local wharf excessive rain. Hence the will soon have seats under a need for an on-going dredging covered waiting area, and there plan,” said Port of Lautoka’s is the possibility of developing Acting Harbour Master rental space for food vendors, Captain Penitiko Yauvoli. thus providing the public with a service while adding to the Dredging also takes place port’s revenue stream.Stevedores learn legalities Muaiwalu berths a challenge that impact their Accommodating the additional vessels using the Muaiwalu II facilities requires work on the wharf, careful planning. 15 newly recruitedTo better understand the stevedores spent time Managing the increased disembarking crew memberslegal Acts and Decrees in the classroom with number of vessels using with foreign passports can be representatives from the berthing facilities at processed.Wearing his safety goggles, fitter - the Fiji Revenue and Muaiwalu Wharf has becomemachinist Keleto Duruvesi demonstrates Customs Authority somewhat like fitting the This additional demandgood OHS work practices at FSHIL. (FRCA) and the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle has to be juggled with the Biosecurity Authority together, as fishing vessels expectations of local shipping of Fiji (BAF) as a part of their that cannot be accommodated companies whose passenger/ training. at Kings Wharf are berthing at cargo vessels serve the outer Muaiwalu. islands. A sign of the times Fiji Ports Supervisor, Local “Local conventional vessels Wharf, Marika Koroi, said that berth along-side the wharf, All throughout the work if there is insufficient room and need more room, unlike areas at Fiji Ships and Heavy at Kings wharf, which is an roll-on roll-off vessels that Industries, the members international Port of Entry, berth with the stern adjacent of the Occupational Health then the fishing ship’s master to the wharf,” said Mr Koroi. and Safety (OHS) Committee must contact the Immigration have placed signs reminding Department for permission to Despite the challenges they everyone of the need to wear berth at Muaiwalu II Wharf, so are facing, Mr Koroi and his the correct safety gear. team make sure that incoming vessels have space to berth. All employees are trained in OHS and have their safety gear supplied by the company. Security The International Ships and to Supervisor, and stevedoresawareness Ports Security (ISPS) code was Malakai Banuve, Soveaimportant one of the important subjects Mocevakaca, Inia Raiyawa, covered by Senior Port Facility Josaia Milamila and gearman Captain Jeke Vakararawa at Apete Camaibau who have the recent training attended been employed as permanent by Apete Tamani, promoted staff.2 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

FSHIL maps business processesFSHIL Senior Estimator Navitalai Ratukalau (standing) and staff to streamline our processes block preparation and slippingdiscuss how to determine the success of a business process. and deliver a more timely and de-slipping of vessels. result for our customers,”Significant progress has the general process that said FSHIL Human Resources “I am positive that thebeen made at Fiji Ships takes place from the time Officer, Makereta Taoi. final outcome will be very& Heavy Industries Ltd in a customer first makes an beneficial in streamlining ourapplying the principles of enquiry until the final account Each Department within works processes to be morethe International Standards is settled. All procedures the company - Slipway, efficient and productive, andOrganisation (ISO) 9000 -2008 that feed into this process, Engineering, Steel, Registry/ help increase our revenueQuality Management System including any variations that Administration, Estimation earnings” said Mr Vasu.to the organisation’s business might occur, were closely and Finance – will alsoprocesses and procedures. examined. undertake a review of their FSHIL Senior Estimator, functions and efficiencies. Navitalai Ratukalau agreed. Beginning with mapping out “In the interests of efficiency The Estimation and Slipway “Estimation Departmentan overview of FSHIL’s core and cost-effectiveness, we are Departments have already staff have completed abusiness, Middle Management using the Business Process completed this process. description of daily worksand Supervisors traced Mapping method to find ways processes to be completed, FSHIL Works Supervisor, duties and responsibilities of Matai Vasu, said that the departmental sections, and Works Process Mapping how to determine the success gave a more detailed look of a business process. at the administrative side of scheduling bookings and the “This process mapping can paperwork generated, as well be used to understand all the as the physical preparations parts of a business, so we can on the slipway such as wooden complete the process with greater efficiency,” he said.Pirate hostage Captain Strategic managementand CEO compare notes skills for supervisors Fiji Ports CEO Vajira Principles of change management were amongst the topics discussed at the workshop. Piyasena said it was interestingFiji Ports CEO Vajira Piyasena (left) meets to talk with Captain Phillips, Fiji Ports Training Officer discussion at the recenthostage survivor Captain Richard Phillips. and while recalling his sailing Anare Leweniqila said that it is Strategic Management and days with US Lines in the mid- necessary for staff members Leadership Training forUntil his dramatic rescue by 1980’s, mentioned to Captain at the supervisory level to Supervisory level staff membersNavy Seal snipers on board the Phillips about his experience in understand the importance of Fiji Ports and subsidiaryUSA Navy’s USS Bainbridge, Somali waters. of strategic planning to companies during the two-in April 2009, Captain Richard build organisational capacity day workshop conducted byPhillips spent four days as a “We sailed in that area, and and develop the company’s Premishushil Prasad, HR/hostage to Somali pirates after often visited Somalia’s main intellectual capital needs by IR Training Officer, Nationalhis ship the Maersk Alabama Port of Mogadishu. It was not a recruiting, selecting, motivating, Training and Productivitywas hijacked. dangerous place to visit, even developing, appraising and Centre, Fiji National University. at night. It is interesting to note retaining suitable employees. Captain Phillips was the how times have changed,” said “These are timely topicskeynote speaker at the 28th Mr. Piyasena. Along with principles of for Fiji Ports staff to take onIAPH World Ports Conference management, human resource board,” said Mr Leweniqila.in Los Angeles. The draft Resolution planning, change management “We need to be prepared to on Piracy adopted at the and supervision, these were meet the highest standards of conference included the some of the issues under productivity and performance.” recognition of the positive effect of naval operations in high risk areas and the need for appropriate policies to cover Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel and their weapons on board in high risk areas. FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 3

Well-ordered work space for FSHIL Staff NewsThe FSHIL workshop is organised for Steel, welding, sparks - 5S project carried out last Welcomegreater efficiency. though work carried out at Fiji year by FSHIL staff to improve aboard to new Ships & Heavy Industries Ltd productivity through having staff Akosita is heavy, hot, and potentially clean and well-ordered dangerous, the workshop work spaces continues to Ranukai, space is kept as clean as be effective, with all staff possible. The impact of the contributing to the effort. Finance Variety at Cashier,Suva’s Port Nazia Begum,A cable-laying ship Water blasting to clean the wharf surface at the Port of Suva.registered in the Kerguelen RevenueIslands, a satellite tracking Clean-up for World Cashier, andship from China, and a Environment Daydeep seabed mineral Asenacaexploration vessel fromKorea. Adding to the Vakatale,increasing cruise andcargo vessel traffic, these temporaryships also brought variety assigned atof purpose when theyberthed at Kings Wharf in FCPL Head Quarters.Suva. Congratulations toThe Isle de Re at Kings Wharf, Suva. Although wet weather Ports staff who met Saturday stevedores Malakai Banuve, hindered the original plan of morning, a week later, to cleaning up Fiji Ports’ buildings scrub, polish, water blast and Sovea Mocevakaca, Inia and facilities at the end of the carry away rubbish, so making week of World Environment their work environments Raiyawa, Josaia Milamila Day, the delay did not dampen cleaner, safer and healthier, and gearman Apete the enthusiasm of all the Fiji and more attractive. Camaibau, previously Registered Relief Workers now employed in permanent positions. Congratulations on their promotions to Apete Tamani, Supervisor, and Deepika Mala, Accounts Payable 2. Farewell to Ulaiasi Tine, RRW Stevedore, and best wishes for his retirement.Parking fees a possibility? Departing Board Chairman, Mr David Kolitagane (3rd from right), is farewelled by the Fiji Ports Board and Management team.With so many vehicles making use of the car park atMuaiwalu Wharf II, charging parking fees could be a useful Ports farewells Chairmanrevenue stream. Fiji Ports recently farewelled future, he was also thanked Chairman Mr David Kolitagane. for his contribution to the At the informal gathering to company during his tenure wish Mr Kolitagane well in the with the Board.4 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED

Providing you with World Class Ports ServicesVOLUME 13 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED JULY/AUGUST 2013Record dividend to Government Meet the BoardThe recent Annual GeneralMeeting saw newly-appointedFiji Ports CorporationLtd Chairman, Mr TevitaKuruvakadua, presenting adividend cheque of $3.6 millionto the Attorney General andMinister for Public Enterprises,Mr Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Tevita Kuruvakadua, Chairman. The dividend for the 2012financial year represents 50% of FPCL Chairman Mr Tevita Kuruvakadua presents Attorney General and Ministerthe company’s profit after tax, for Public Enterprises, Mr Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, with the record dividend cheque.and is an indication that FPCL net-profit after tax of $7.31 increase in dividends paid: $1.7is continuing to strengthen its million, a 30% increase over the million in 2009, $2.6 million infinancial position. previous year’s $5.64 million. 2010, and $2.8 million for theThe company earned a There has been a steady 2011 financial year. Vijay Maharaj, Director.PTL international best practices Vilash Chand, Director.(L-r) FPCL CEO Mr Vajira Piyasena, Attorney General and Minister for Public Permanent Secretary for Ministry Commander Joeli Cawaki,Enterprises, Mr Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum with Aitken Spence PLC Director, Dr of Public Enterprises, Ms Elizabeth Director.Parakrama Dissanayake at the PTL Management handover ceremony. Powell, receives a token of appreciation from Aitken Spence PLC Director, Dr New Directors have beenAt a ceremony conducted on focus would be on productivity Parakrama Dissanayake. appointed to the FPCLthe Suva Kings Wharf, the through the use of global best Board.management control of PTL practices in human resources, Kuruvakdua, said that theoperations was officially passed as “we strongly believe it’s the Mr Tevita Kuruvakadua,to Aitken Spence PLC, who people that make or break an Board and Management remain who has been selected asacquired 51% of PTL shares in organisation.” Board Chairman, is joineda public-private partnership, committed to continuing to by two other new members,signed earlier this year. There would also be an Mr Vijay Maharaj and Mr emphasis on best practices in deliver on all of the company’s Vilash Chand. Dr Parakrama Dissanayake, systems and processes, and inChairman of Aitken Spence having the right machinery for obligations, both local and Commander JoeliMaritime and an Aitken Spence the right level of productivity. Cawaki, continues toPLC Director, said that the in the international arena, provide his services to the FPCL Chairman, Mr Teveita Board, as he has done since to exceeding customer and 2009. shareholder’s expectations, and looked forward “to a long and successful working relationship between the two organisations.” FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED 1

Ports - global supply chain Derelict tendersWith the increasing General Manger PTL, Eminoni Mr Kurusiga and fellow The advertisement forglobalization of manufacturing, Kurusiga, was able to observe Fiji delegate Ms Kacaraini Expressions of Interest for thedistribution and markets, it is Korean examples of ports and their Mucunabitu Transport Statistical removal of derelicts was madeimportant for seaports to realize role in the global supply chain. Analyst, Transport Planning in June, and these tenders areand understand that they are Unit, Ministry of Works, now being evaluated by FPCL.part of the global supply chain, ahead for Fiji’s ports, as long Transport and Public Utilities,and to perform accordingly. as we can align ourselves observed examples of such “We have prioritised the with what is happening in the supply chains in action, as well removal of those derelicts that General Manager Port global supply chain,” said Mr as the Free Trade and Free pose the greatest potential riskOperations, Eminoni Kurusiga, Kurusiga upon his return from Economic Zones, established in to navigation in the harbour,”said that for Fiji’s international Korea, where he had attended Korea to encourage investment. said Captain Joji Takape,ports to continue making a a Capacity Building for Global Harbour Master Suva.significant contribution the Logistics and Maritime Affairsnation’s economy, it plays and programme, hosted by the “FPCL is making every effortimportant and crucial role in Korea International Cooperation to address this problem,” saidthe supply chain that achieves Agency (KOICA). Captain Takape.a high level of customersatisfaction, through the Harbour Master Suva, Captain Jojiefficient flow of goods and Takape, looks forward to the awardingservices between the point of the tender to remove derelicts.of origin and the point ofconsumption. “There are exciting timesIpSrOoc9e0s0s0esstreamlines New pilots for Ports Captains Sireli Raloka (left) and Joeli Tupua have joined the FPCL Pilotage Department.FSHIL Operations Manager, Lopeti Radravu, oversees cost effictive and Currently training as Class and out of the harbour.efficient practices that result in providing a quality service to customers. Three pilots are Joeli Tupua and Both Captain Tupua, who isThe commitment made by that our customers expect,” Sireli Roloka who have recently from Lakeba, Lau and CaptainFiji Ships & Heavy Industry said Lopeti Radravu, FSHILLimited (FSHIL) to the Operations Manager. joined the Ports’ Harbour Sireli, from Nakelo, Tailevu,International StandardsOrganisation (ISO) 9000 - 2008 “There has been a mindset Master’s Office. completed their studies at theQuality Management System change amongst the FSHILis resulting in streamlined staff that is the result of an Harbour Master Suva, Captain School of Maritime Studiesprocesses, which translates on-going consultative andinto greater efficiency and educational process, working Joji Takape, said he expects the before embarking on their sea-cost effectiveness, with Leading Hands and their work crews, and our two trainees to qualify as Class faring careers. They both have “A ship repair file is performance speaks for itself.”prepared for each vessel that Three pilots by the end of this extensive local and overseaswe work on, with a check-off Mr Lopeti said that thelist of work to be completed. contracts to work on vessels year, when they will be certified sailing experience, havingEveryone at FSHIL knows from regional island nations,exactly how important it is such as Vanuatu, and more to guide vessels weighing attained Class Two Masters’to use the work templates recently the Tuvalu & Marshalland meet the challenge of Islands, are evidence of the between 36 and 146 tonnes in qualifications.following ISO 9000 principles. positive outcomes resultingThe end result is the quality from adopting the ISO 9000 About 170 permanent system. staff were awarded pay rises of two per cent backdated from April 2013 to January 1st, 2012. Pay rise backdated2 FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED