The World Maritime Day (WMD) celebration was held at the Pacific Centre for Maritime Studies in Laucala Bay, Suva, on September 26.
The Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport Assistant Minister, Naisa Tuinaceva opened the event.
He said maritime transport underpinned about 80 percent of global trade and that Fiji’s eight international ports receive thousands of foreign vessels annually.
The theme for WMD was “Our ocean, our obligation, our opportunity”.
Assistant Minister for Transport Naisa Tuinaceva, right, with Fiji Navy commander Marika Vosawale and Muanikau Methodist Church pastor Meli Tuimoro during the World Maritime Day celebration at the Pacific Centre for Maritime Studies in Suva on September 26.
Left: Adopt A Ship South Pacific coordinator Anaseini Tukana shares some insights during the KUDRU exhibition at the Fiji Arts Council in Suva on Wednesday.
2. South Sea Towage Ltd staff members in Suva September 26.
3. Staff members of Fiji Ships and Heavy Industries Ltd.
4. Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd staff members during the World Maritime Day celebration.
Inset bottom: (Left to right) Talei Baseresere, Russell Savou and Wati Talebula at their FNU booth during the World Maritime Day celebration.
1. Government Shipping Services staff members during the World Maritime Day celebration in Suva on September 26.
Pictures: KATA KOLI
