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VOLUME 26 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2015

CEO’s Christmas message –

celebrating the FBE Award
first full year of operations commitment to assist smaller Silk Route Port International
As the festive season following the partial Pacific Island nations and Forum 2015, Ningbo, China
approaches, it is a fitting time divestment of Ports Terminal territories by providing training These high-level forums
to celebrate the success that Ltd (PTL, now FPTL). to attaches from Solomon provide a platform for
Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd Islands, Nauru, Tonga, deliberating on and solving
Fiji (FPCL) enjoyed at the Fiji With this loss of subsidiary Christmas Island and Kiribati. complex concerns of the
Business Excellence Awards. status, FPTL was excluded maritime industry.
from the Group accounts. Strong, regional ties
It was an honour to receive Despite this, the Group are maintained by FPCL 2016
the Achievement of Business management had maintained participating in organisations As stated by the Attorney
Excellence Award and join the the level of profitability, and that provide a cooperative
exclusive group of companies grew it by 1%. platform for Pacific Island General and Minister for
that set benchmarks for other member ports and port users Public Enterprises, Hon.
companies aspiring to achieve The record dividend trend such as the Pacific Maritime Aiyaz Khaiyum, during his
that status. continued, with the FSHIL Transport Alliance (PMTA) and announcement of the 2016
2014 profits surpassing the the PMTA Council. Budget and as reported in
Dedicated team previous record in 2013 by the media, the Honorable
This achievement is a most Prime Minister has signed
the Agreement for partial
appropriate acknowledgement divestment of shares in Fiji
of the dedication and Ports Corporation Ltd.
commitment made by the hard
working FPCL team. This brings about a number
of opportunities to develop Fiji
The gala evening, held as a transshipment hub with
at the Sheraton Convention internationally recognised
Centre on Denarau Island, collaborations.
31st October, was attended
by a total of 20 FPCL Holding the FBE Achievement Award, FPCL CEO, Mr Vajira Piyasena (centre) Thank you
representatives from Suva, celebrates the occasion with FPCL staff and FSHIL invitees with (5th from left) CFO, We are looking forward to
Lautoka and Levuka port Mr Shyman Reddy and (3rd from right) COO, Mr Eranda Kotelawala.
facilities, as well as invited another year of challenges
staff from subsidiary Fiji 2%. It is expected that the Global arena and change with confidence.
Ships & Heavy Industries Ltd subsidiary company will As CEO, I have had the I am convinced that the FPCL
(FSHIL). continue to meet its financial team is equal to the tasks
targets. privilege of contributing at ahead, just as this year’s
Strong growth the international level, at the achievements have been made
This year, the presentation Regional involvement Ports Logistics Development possible by your hard work
The year began with Forum, in Shanghai, China; and dedication. Thank you, all.
to Government of another the 29th International
record dividend cheque for FPCL and FPTL hosting Association of Ports and I take this opportunity
$3.7million for the 2014 His Excellency President Harbours (IAPH) World to thank our Chairman, the
financial year represents the Baron Waqa of Nauru and Ports Conference, Hamburg, Board of Directors and the
during the year FPCL and Germany and the Maritime Ministry of Public Enterprises
FSHIL continued to meet the for their support and
guidance.

Merry Christmas and a safe
and prosperous New Year.

Vajira Piyasena.

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Significant achievements in Finance Department

ONE of the most significant “There is no business model forward to the tariff increase FPCL CFO, Mr Shyman Reddy.
financial achievements in that would support this as improving the provision of
2015 for Fiji Ports Corporation a sustainable way of doing up-to-date facilities,” said Mr functions, to facilitate
Ltd is the revised tariff business,” said Mr Reddy. Reddy. informed, key decisions. It
approval by the Fiji Commerce is anticipated that the new
Commission. FPCL has been able to Another significant platform will go ‘live’ from the
maintain its profitability by achievement is the 01st January 2016, following
FPCL Chief Financial making loan reductions and strengthening of the middle appropriate training during
Officer, Mr Shyman Reddy, saving the cost of interest, for management tier within December for all Heads of
said the Corporation example. But the profits from FPCL that took place with the Departments,” said Mr Reddy.
welcomed this approval that core operations have been appointments of Manager
took effect from 24th August diminishing. The increased Finance and Manager IT, who
2015. tariff rates will allow for the are both playing key roles in
reversal of this trend. critical functions that support
“The previous tariff approval FPCL’s core operation.
was in 2009 and prior to that, As an infrastructure-based
one took place in 2001.The company, the two greatest Also, the invoice functions
increase in 2009 was only 50% costs are the cost of borrowing for the overseas vessels were
of what the Corporation had to build infrastructure and the automated during the year,
requested. That translated depreciation on the capital with a refining of the process
into eight years of an expenditure undertaken. currently underway.
unsustainable, less than one
percent, annual increase. Two “In essence, the reduction “Extensive work has also
core charges, dockage and of this cost over the past been carried out to revamp
wharfage, have not changed few years has increased the Financial Reporting
since 2001, a staggering 14 FPCL’s profitability, but it also Platform. This will provide
years. implies that our development extremely detailed information
work is overdue. FPCL looks about different department

Pilot services FPCL piloting services play a crucial role in Fiji’s cargo “Pilots are able to enter data directly
receive a boost and cruise ship industries. into the system. Instead of waiting for
pilots to complete their paperwork,
PILOTING services provided by Fiji Piloting operations are focused on the Executive Management has direct access
Ports Corporation Ltd (FPCL) have Ports of Suva, Lautoka and Malau. to this information.”
been enhanced with the addition of
experienced manpower in the Pilots Captain Gonewai said that the Captain Gonewai said that the patrol
Department. introduction of software to automate boat, Dausasamaki was playing a vital
some aspects of the piloting operation role in the daily monitoring of vessels
“This boosts our available workforce was a welcome development. anchored in the Suva Harbour.
to four senior pilots, two pilots and two
trainees. Captain Pauliasi Vakaloloma and “We are enforcing our policies on oil
Captain Eroni Tupua are in the process of pollution and garbage disposal with
gaining their Pilot Class 3 qualification and these vessels and also checking that they
we expect the new trainees to have their remain manned with crew members on
Practice Licenses by the end of the year,” board. The ships’ owners and/or agents
said FPCL Acting Harbour Master, Captain are aware they will be penalised for any
Laisiasa Gonewai. breaches of these policies because we
hold regular meetings with them,” he
said.

New marine fenders for Lautoka Port The Port of Lautoka.

NEW marine fenders are expected to be put in place at the Port
of Lautoka early next year.

Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd (FPCL) Port Engineer, Mr Ronald
Sue, said that not only are the fenders on the older section of
the wharf nearing the end of their life expectancy, but also three
were damaged earlier this year by the floating dock.

“We are also investigating the possibility of purchasing
additional fenders for the Kings Wharf at the Port of Suva. With
a reserve stock of replacement fenders, it would be possible to
still protect the wharf while existing fenders are removed for
maintenance, without hindering the berthing of vessels,” said
Mr Sue.

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Successful ISO audit for Collaborative review to develop
FSHIL competitive edge

SETTING and maintaining regional

and international standards is

of the utmost importance if Fiji

Ports Corporation Ltd (FPCL) is to

continue developing its competitive

edge as a regional hub.

Chief Operations Officer, Mr

Eranda Kotelawala, who joined the

Corporation a mere six and a half FPCL COO,
months ago said that it had been Mr Eranda Kotelawala.

an exciting time, reviewing all aspects of the Corporation’s

operations and departments to ensure that FPCL is on course

The new-look FSHIL has been endorsed by quality auditors. to achieve this aim, while progressing to an even higher level

THE ISO Quality Management Electricity Authority (FEA) and of performance.
System Auditors, who carried Land and Water Resource
out a rigorous assessment of Management (LWRM). “In an initiative that owes much to the guidance of FPCL
Fiji Ships & Heavy Industries
(FSHIL) 16th -18th November, “FSHIL has an excellent CEO, Mr Vajira Piyasena, the past six months has seen a
have advised that they will regional reputation and word
provide their audit report to of our services and standards collaborative effort to review all aspects of FPCL, which has
Sri Lanka Standards Institute has recently brought a vessel
(SLSI), an officially recognised from America to the FSHIL indicated areas where changes would be beneficial and FPCL
accreditation body. slipway - a testimony to our
services as vessels from the is poised to implement these in 2016.”
“This is a significant United States are surveyed
achievement and that is the under the American Coast “Change always brings new challenges and FPCL has to
result of the effort made by Guard standards.
everyone working at FSHIL,” comply with international regulatory conventions to operate.
said Mr Lopeti Radravu, FSHIL “FSHIL adheres to the
Operations Manager. International Association We cannot be complacent, but seek always to improve and be
of Classification Societies
“We have successfully (IACS) standards, a better than the required standard,” said Mr Kotelawala.
met our financial targets professional Accredited
and the Heavy Industries Certification Body that Security compliance at Ports
arm of the business has complies with ISO-IEC
also seen growth, enhanced 17021:2006 for Ship-Repair THIS has been a year of
by the recent maintenance & Ship-Refit, of which Fiji is successful compliance with
and fabrication agreements, a member country,” said Mr. the International Ships and
respectively, with the Fiji Radravu. Ports Security (ISPS) Code
with no adverse reports
Keeping green in or security breaches at
Property Department Fiji’s international Ports of
Entry, according to Fiji Ports
FIJI Ports Corporation Ltd contractor has been engaged Corporation Ltd (FPCL) Senior International standards of security at
(FPCL) Acting Manager, to collect, and recycle waste Port Facility Security Officer, all Ports of Entry are essential to Fiji’s
Property, Mr Dinesh Lingam, paper generated at Muaiwalu Captain Jeke Vakararawa, economy.
said that the Department has House, ” said Mr Lingam. with the Ports Facilities
reviewed the process of paper Security Plan, approved by the ISPS Code, the OHS and
disposal. A green solution for paper disposal at the Maritime Safety Authority Safety Laws and safely follow
Muaiwalu House. of Fiji (MSAF) in July 2014, the Port Traffic Flow Plan, the
“After information is also being implemented FPCL Security Department is
uploaded into the Document successfully throughout 2015 busy ensuring that all parties
Management System, it is intending to use or continue
not always necessary to keep Other highlights for this using the port facilities for
hard copies. We investigated year include hosting the commercial purposes have
disposal methods in keeping Chairman of the Nauru up-to-date licences, as part
with the FPCL Environmental Port Authority for a briefing of the FPCL Security Policy,”
Policy, while maintaining on the ISPS Code, taking a said Captain Vakararawa.
security of confidential lead role in the follow-up
material. As a result, a audit at the Solomon Island
Maritime Safety Authority
and participating in the initial
Honiara Port audit and the
follow-up audit of the Solomon
Island Maritime Academy.

“To give us confidence and
assurance that all port users
understand the provisions of

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Training update Important discussions during Strategic

Benefits of OHS training Planning Workshop FPCL CEO, Mr Vajra Piyasena, emphasises a
Ministry of Employment Productivity and point during the workshop.
THE day-and-a half Strategic
Industries Relations Training Officer, Mr Planning Workshop held
Vishal Anand conducted training for Fiji Ports 13th and 14th November
Corporation Ltd (FPCL) and Fiji Ports Terminal at Muaiwalu House gave
Ltd (FPTL) employees, as having a framework ample opportunity for
for managing Occupational Health and Safety discussions on the ten goals
(OHS) in the workplace is essential. on the agenda, with guest
speakers, discussion panels
Internal Customer Service Training and presentations made by
More than 50 employees of Fiji Ports Executive Management.

Corporation Ltd, (FPCL) Fiji Ships & Heavy HR highlights for 2015 FPCL HR Manager, Mr
Industries Ltd (FSHIL) and Fiji Ports Terminal Jiovilisi Biukoto, said that
Ltd (FPTL) attended Internal Customer Service (L-R) Ms Caroline Sorby, Admin Assistant Corporate Services, this achievement had been
Training conducted by Mr Warwick McCormack, Ms Mele Moala, Safety Assistant, Ms Lusiana Rawaqa, made possible as a result of
Director of Learnfast, New Zealand. Training Assistant, Mr Anare Leweniqila, Human Capital completing the corporation-
Services Officer, Mr Jiovilisi Biukoto, Manager, Human wide, job description and Key
Fire wardens at FSHIL Resources, Ms Adi Mate Turagabeci, Receptionist, Mr Aisea Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Lagi, HR Coordinator, Ms Litia Nalukuya, Public Relations development exercise.
Eighteen Fiji Ships & Heavy Industries Support Staff and Mr Maikeli Vosaki, HR Support Staff.
“Our success as a
Ltd (FSHIL) fire wardens completed annual THE introduction of the revamped Department can be
Performance Management System (PMS) for measured by the reduction
training with the National Fire Authority, as all Fiji Ports Corporation (FPCL) employees in disciplinary cases and the
was the highlight of the year for the Human fact that most of these can
required by the Health and Safety at Work Act Resources Department. be resolved in-house. The
few cases appearing before
(HASAWA). OHS training. the Employment Relations
Tribunal have been found in
favour of FPCL because of
our thorough documentation
process, ” said Mr Biukoto.

Nauru Port Authority FPCL supports Flying Fijian’s campaign A busy year for IT Team
staff on attachment

FPCL Senior Port Facility Security Officer, Captain (L-r) Mr Tony Thorp, General Manager, Fiji Rugby Union (L-r) FPCL Network Administrator, Mr Elvin Nand and
Jeke Vakararawa, conducting ISPS Code awareness and Mr John Gregory Mckee, FRU Head Coach, Fiji IT Manager, Mr Akeef Khan, discuss network security.
training. National Team present FPCL CEO, Mr Vajira Piyasena
with a Certiifcate of Appreciation for the corporation’s con- MR Akeef Khan, FPCL IT Manager, said
FIVE employees of the Nauru Port tribution in support of the Vodafone Flying Fijians’ Rugby endpoint security measures have been
Authority spent four days with World Cup campaign. completed and antivirus software is in
Fiji Ports Authority (FPCL) under place to protect all Fiji Ports Corporation
the mentorship of Captain Jeke Vinaka vakalevu Ltd computers, work on upgrading
Vakararawa, FPCL Senior Port Facility to our families all servers is almost complete, as
Security Officer, who conducted best is streamlining financial reporting
practice training in the International THE FPCL and FSHIL Family Sports Day processes at Suva Port.
Ships and Ports Security Code (ISPS) took place at Furnival Park on Saturday “The cabling restructure at Lautoka
and Safety. 28th November, followed by a thanksgiving Port has been completed and an IT
service at Jubilee Hall on Sunday 29th. Asset Register has been completed. A
The attaches also had the comprehensive IT Audit was conducted
opportunity to observe the efficient The annual event is an opportunity for by CryptoGen Private Ltd focusing on IT
stevedoring taking place at Fiji Ports the employees of both organisations to say investment, governance and security,”
Terminal Ltd. a ”thank you,” to their families for all their said Mr Khan.
support.

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VOLUME 27 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FIJI PORTS CORPORATION LIMITED J anuar y - M A R C H 2 0 1 6

FPCL shares agreement signed - 80% Fijian owned

On the 5th November 2015, to Fiji Roads Authority for the
realignment of the road and
the Fijian Government bridge at Stinson Parade, Suva.
Minister for Public Enterprises
divested 59% of the shares in Hon. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
said the Government’s
Fiji Ports Corporation Limited objective for the divestiture is
to secure the partnership of
(FPCL) at a value of more than a long term investor in FPCL
that would contribute to the
FJ$100 million. development and growth
of FPCL’s asset base and
The legal agreements were continue the improvement of
Fiji’s sea ports, including their
signed by the Prime Minister expansion, modernisation and
development of specialised
of Fiji, Honourable Josaia facilities.

Voreqe Bainimarama, and “This divestiture promises
to make FPCL more profitable
the consortium comprising and efficient, and will ensure
that international best
representatives of FNPF and
Continued on page 2
Sri Lankan company Aitken (L - r) FNPF Directors, Mr Sashi Singh and Mr Tom Ricketts; the Prime Minister, Hon.
Spence PLC, for the partial Voreqe Bainimarama; Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Enterprises, Mr
divestiture. Shaheen Ali and Senior Legal Official, Ms Tracey Wong at the signing of the shares
agreement.

The Hon. Prime Minister while FNPF will own 39% than FJ$100 million for 59%

said that the transaction is and Aitken Spence PLC 20%. of the shares in FPCL. The

a great step forward in the Following the divestment, consortium of FNPF and Aitken

Government’s asset sale 80% of the shares in FPCL will Spence will pay FJ$99,112,330,

divestments. remain Fijian owned. and the Government will also

Government will maintain Under the agreements, receive approximately FJ$3.3

41% of the shares in FPCL, Government will receive more million from the sale of land

Cyclone Winston damage report Timely bonus for
FPCL/FSHIL teams
With winds reportedly An aerial view of Levuka Port showing the capsized vessel.
reaching more than 300 (Photo: The Japan Times.) FPCL and FSHIL staff show the Attorney General, Honourable
kilometres an hour, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum, their appreciation for their bonus
the Category 5 Tropical A designated team is working to prevent this payments.
Cyclone Winston struck happening.
Fiji on Saturday 20th Coming two days before Christmas, the
February. At the Port of Lautoka, some roof cladding announcement by the Attorney General,
came away, some roller doors were damaged Honourable Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum, of the
By the end of the and the canopied area on a shed was damaged. $256,0084.80 bonus payment to employees
following week, all of Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd (FPCL) and
reports were in regarding In comparison, there was very little damage at subsidiary Fiji Ships & Heavy Industries
damage to Fiji Ports the FPCL Suva facilities where some skylights on Ltd (FSHIL) was greeted with gratitude and
Corporation Ltd (FPCL) older buildings gave way at Muaiwalu I wharf. appreciation by the 206 recipients. Registered
property. Relief Workers (RRWs) as well as contract
staff benefitted from the bonus payout.
The worst hit facility
was the Port of Levuka. The bonus is in recognition of the hard work
Here, a local inter-island carried out by employees that saw the two
roro vessel capsized at companies performing above expectations.
the wharf, while the walls
and roof of half of the
customs shed collapsed.
There is the possibility
that this weight will pull
down the remaining half.

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Improving efficiency at FPCL

The ongoing transition away from being Scanning will be extended to all vehicles entering the port. levels as the analysis of accurate,
paper based to digitisation by Fiji Ports real-time data is essential to take well
Corporation Ltd (FPCL) is part of the state of the art scanning facility. Security informed decision making and accurate
Corporation’s drive to improve efficiency will also be enhanced by the extended planning,” said Mr Kotelawala.
and productivity through adoption of CCTV system that is being put in place.
technology
“These changes and improvements
FPCL Chief Operating Officer, Mr all contribute to improving our efficiency
Kotelawala, said that plans are underway
for a vessel traffic management system
for FPCL for better control of all vessels
maneuvering in the port of Suva.

The collection and analysis of port
user data has now been made possible
by the issuing of new ID security passes
by FPCL to licensed port users and their
designated employees. These ID passes
contain a bar code that can be scanned, a
new security feature that allows for data
collection and information analysis.

Scanning will soon be extended to all
vehicles entering the ports through a

Digital data developments at FSHIL

The move by Fiji Ships & Heavy Department has introduced
Industries Ltd (FSHIL) towards greater
reliance on data entry rather than paper software that makes
records has made it possible to correctly
capture the true cost of any job, with recruitment decisions
any item of inventory issued by Stores
charged to the relevant, unique job objectively measurable,
number.
with job descriptions and
The fine-tuning of a system to correctly
record and charge labour costs to a minimal qualifications
specific job number will soon be rolled
out by the FSHIL Accounts Department. entered into the matrix.

The biometric system introduced in Individual additional
2015 is used to record work attendance
is linked to the payroll facility, reducing competencies and Exploring a development framework for a Performance Management
paperwork and ensuring employees qualifications are also System: (l – r) FPCL COO, Mr Eranda Kotelawala, FSHIL Operations
receive the correct allowances. A daily or entered. It is then possible Manager, Mr Lopeti Ravai, FSHIL Human Resources Officer, Ms Makereta
weekly report can be generated to assist to rank candidates Taoi, Mr Saiyad Raiyum, Business Development Manager, Maxumise,
Heads of Department monitor their staff. according to their strengths FSHIL Works Manager, Mr Rajnesh Kumar, FSHIL Senior Estimator, Mr
Navitalai Ratukalou and FSHIL Accountant, Mr Ashneel Chand.
The FSHIL Human Resources
and suitability for any advertised position. understand in advance what aspects

Following the recent completion of of his or her performance will be

the Job Evaluation exercise, FSHIL is measured and how this measurement

exploring a development framework for a will be monitored.

performance management system that is All of these innovations allow for more

aligned with FSHIL’s strategic direction. detailed analysis of data, an invaluable

The goal is to have each employee planning tool.

Continued from page 1 have experience in port all land interests will remain productivity by 60%, improved
management, they also with the Fijian Government. vessel turnaround time by
practices, processes and have a proven track record 33% and increased net profit
systems will be introduced in Fiji where they have Aitken Spence has by 49.5%, amounting to an
that will position Fiji’s ports already helped improve the been recognised for three increase in net profits to
as regional and international performance of Fiji Ports consecutive years by Forbes FJ$2,773,235, in its first year
hubs,” Minister Sayed- Terminal Limited. as one of the most successful of operations.
Khaiyum said. publicly-traded companies
FPCL will transfer all with annual sales under FNPF is Fiji’s largest
The Minister described real estate to a government US$1 billion outside of the financial institution, with total
Aitken Spence as a credible holding company, which in United States. It has been a assets valued at FJ$4.9 billion.
investor with a stellar turn will lease the assets partner in Fiji Ports Terminal
international reputation. Not necessary for port operations Limited since August 2013.
only does the organisation back to FPCL. Ownership of In that time, it has increased

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The FSHIL ISO journey clean and better organisation documents were aligned with
of stores. the ISO 9001: 2008 Standard.
FSHIL Assistant Storeman, Mr Luke Nasetava, checks stock in the reorganised,
colour-coded storeroom. By the time the audit took The auditors inspected
place, the stores department all FSHIL departments to
The three-day evaluation FSHIL Operations Manager, had been completely ensure that the documented
of Fiji Ships & Heavy Mr Lopeti Radravu. reorganised, labeled and procedures were being
Industries by senior auditors colour-coded. This has made followed and evidence of
from Sri Lanka Standard The journey began mid- it easier for the store-men to procedures documented
Institute (SLSI) was ”eagerly 2012, when FPCL CEO, Mr access parts in a shorter time were followed and evidence
anticipated” by management Vajira Piyasena established period. of complete works verified,
and staff alike. a steering committee and signed and filed.
training in the first phase in Another major development
“This evaluation was the the process, the 5S Concept, resulting from the ISO journey The facilities have also
culmination of three years took place. This saw a change has been the reduction of received attention, with a
hard work getting FSHIL ready in attitudes to ‘housekeeping’, OHS incidents since the programme underway to
for ISO implementation,” said with work sites being kept introduction of the Risk improve all changing rooms,
Assessment process prior to the re-concreting of the
beginning any scope of works. driveway has been completed
and a water catchment for
“The data bears this recycling water has been
out. Twelve incidents were installed.
reported in 2013, seven in
2014 and three in 2015,” said To ensure the safety of
Mr Radravu. clients and stakeholders using
FSHIL facilities, new OHS &
During their visit last Environment signboards have
November, the auditors been installed.
undertook a thorough scrutiny
of all documentation, such as “We are now keen to see the
manuals, policies, objectives results of the audit, which will
and departmental work be released very soon,” said
procedures, to ensure all such Mr Radravu.

FPCL tariffs clarified place in 2001.
“We also wanted greater transparency; for stakeholders to be
Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd (FPCL) Chief Financial Officer, Mr
Shyman Reddy, has met with customers and maritime industry aware of FPCL tariffs and to question and seek clarity if other
stakeholders to clarify FPCL tariffs. charges seem excessive.”

Mr Reddy said that his presentation, ‘Know Your Import and An analysis of the tariff increases shows that had FPCL
Export Charges’, at the workshop hosted by the Fiji Commerce increased charges by 6% every two years, the resulting tariffs
Commission (FCC), was an opportunity for all concerned to gain would be well in excess of the tariff applicable now.
an understanding of why tariffs have increased and what exactly
are the FPCL charges. “It was also an opportunity to inform participants that the only
FPCL charge having a direct impact on traders is the Wharfage
“This workshop follows the August 2015 FCC approval of charge, and only 35% of the total wharfage charge. For a 20FT
FPCL tariff increases. We felt it was necessary to explain to our container, the only component of the Terminal Handling Charge
customers that these increases are long overdue. The most attributed to FPCL’s tariff is Wharfage of $24.50.
recent FPCL tariff determination was in 2009 (where only some
FPCL charges were revised), with the one before that taking “All other charges are levied against the ship. Whilst these
may eventually be passed onto the importers and exporters, it
has to be done via adjustment to freight, which is something
that is subject to competitive market forces,” said Mr Reddy.

Note:
Dockage and Wharfage Charges: Projected at 6% every 2 years

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FPCL thanks customers Staff supports cyclone victims

When Fiji Ports Corporation Limited (FPCL) customers
responded to the FPCL Online Customer Survey conducted
towards the end of 2015, each company was entered in a draw
as an appreciation for their participation.

The three winning companies, Venu Shipping Ltd, Sea Pilots
Ltd and Goundar Shipping Ltd, each received a $100 gift
voucher.

The customer survey not only gives clients the opportunity to
voice their opinions, it also makes it possible for FPCL to build
on strengths, implement changes and develop strategies to
address customers’ comments and suggestions.

FPCL CEO, Mr Vajira Piyasena draws the three winners, while (left) FPCL COO, Mr FPCL staff organise the donations to cyclone victims for distribution by DISMAC.
Eranda Kotelawala and (right) Business Manager, Maximise, Fiji, Mr Saiyad Raiyum
look on. We are pleased that we have had no reports of bodily harm
to any of our staff or their families, but our thoughts and
prayers are with those who are suffering from the impact of
Tropical Cyclone Winston.

In the aftermath of TC Winston, the staff of Fiji Ports
Corporation Ltd (FPCL) rallied in support of the thousands
of Fijians left homeless, collecting food and other useful
household items.

Mr Anare Leweniqila, FPCL Human Capital Services Office,
said that these donations have been given to DISMAC for
distribution where they will be of most use.

Environmental discussion forum

The practice of good environmental management. Dr Dick Watling, Principal, Environmental Consultants,
management is a corporate responsibility Although many of the issues discussed Fiji (standing) takes note of comments by FPCL Senior
that also has implications for the Port Facility Security Officer, Capt Jeke Vakarawara
occupational health and safety of Fiji Ports are already included in the FPCL (left) at the forum.
Corporation Ltd (FPCL) and Fiji Ports Environmental Policy, the participants
Terminal Ltd (FPTL) employees. raised and prioritised the issues they As a result of the forum, an Action Plan
consider important. is being developed to address areas that
Thirty FPCL and FPTL employees were seen to need improvement.
participated in a one-day discussion These included the environmental
forum, facilitated by Dr Dick Watling, impact of daily activities at the Ports of
Principal, Environmental Consultants, Suva and Lautoka, the need to clarify
Fiji, as part of the ongoing improvements the environmental responsibilities of all
by FPCL and FPTL to environmental port users and ways in which current
practices could be improved.

Dredging Lautoka harbour Vanuatu Ferry in for repairs Fresh start for Zhong Rong

With 42% of Fiji’s imports and exports The fishing vessel Zhong Rong reverses
passing through the Port of Lautoka, off the slipway after three days of
maintaining access for international intensive water blasting and painting
cargo vessels is a necessity. Dredging work by Fiji Ships and Heavy Industries
built up silt from the harbour floor is an Ltd.
essential part of this.

The Vanuatu Ferry.

The Vanuatu Ferry on the Fiji Ships &
Heavy Industry Ltd (FSHIL) slipway for
nine days of repair and refurbishment
work.

In the foreground can be seen the
FSHIL newly concreted yard.

A dredge at work in Lautoka Harbour earlier this year. Fishing vessel, Zhong Rong.

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