Inter-island vessel runs aground in Vanuabalavu; engineers flown in to fix damage

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Passengers on board the Lomaiviti Princess 9 are stuck at Vanuabalavu in Lau after the vessel hit the reef when sailing into Lomaloma waters yesterday afternoon.

Maritime Safety Authority CEO Joeli Cawaki said they were aware of the incident.

“The Goundar Shipping engineers have flown in yesterday and are now working to repair the damage,” Mr Cawaki said.