CLEAR skies and smooth sailing are what the crew of the MV Princess Civa want as they wait to go to Lau.

Tokalau Shipping manager Isireli Mokunitolevu said there were reports that a low pressure system was in the region and they wanted to wait until it would be smooth sailing.

The MV Princess Civa was loaded with fuel, food supplies and other essential items before Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston had hit Fiji.

“The ship is already loaded. We are just waiting for the weather to clear up before we depart for Lau. This time to Lakeba,” Mr Mokunitolevu said. “The ship was berthed at Draunibota Bay during the cyclone. We have checked everything and the ship is ready to go. We will start our journey once we know that the weather is good. It could be today (yesterday) or it could be tomorrow (today). But we will be going.”

He said there were no indications yet if they would be required by Government to take relief supplies.

Tokalau Shipping Company Ltd is a joint venture between Vanuabalavu Holdings Ltd, Cicia Plantation Co-operative Society Ltd, Yatu Lau Company Ltd and the islands of Moce and Oneata.