Levuka (FJLEV)

The port is not serviced frequently by foreign vessels and is the base for the local fishing trade, although tankers and cargo vessels take precedence for berthing. Levuka is a Port of Entry. The main cargoes handled are empty cans for the fish canning factory, frozen tuna, skipjack, etc.

South Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Mar 31.

Levuka is located on the eastern coast of the island of Ovalau, which lies approx 20km E of Viti Levu, Fiji's largest island.

Max LOA 171m, draught 7.6m, 30,000DWT.

Approx 200,000t of cargo handled annually.

Quarantine anchorage for vessels over 76m in length, lies in the N part of the harbour, 0.25nm NNE of Ici Cabi Reef (17°40.8'S 178°50.5'E). Anchorage is afforded in depths of 27-36m, good holding ground, to the E of Kings Wharf; however, overnight anchorage is not recommended owing to lack of swinging room.

Levuka Harbour is entered through Na Tubari or South Entrance on the alignment (263°) of leading lights: Front light: Neon cross on face of Roman Catholic church tower (17°41.0'S 178° 50.3'E). Rear light: Vertical neon strip on mast, 0.125nm W of Front light which leads between the light standing close within the N extremity of Balavu Reef and a beacon (triangle, point down, topmark) marking the S end of Lekaleka Reef. Then the track leads: Either, NW to the quarantine anchorage passing NE of Middle Patch (0.3nm within the entrance) and NE of Ici Cabi Reef, Or, WSW to Kings Wharf, passing S of Middle Patch.

BA 1244. Admiralty Pilot NP61, NP286(4).

Fiji does not have a Coastguard but does have a small Navy with 10 patrol boats.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory and it is recommended that notice of ETA at Pilot station is sent through agents at least 48 hours in advance. Pilot boards approximately 1nm E of South Entrance at Levuka.

The limits of Levuka harbour are bounded: To the N by a line drawn NE from Cape Horn, at the NE extremity of Ovalau, to the N side of and including the Nukunuku Passage. Then to the E, by the seaward edge of the reef extending S to and including, the Nalulu Entrance (17°44.2'S 178°50.6'E). Then, to the S, by a line drawn NW to the mouth of Tokou Creek.

A light (white tower on tripod; 9m elevation) (17°41.0'S 178°51.0'E) standing on the S side of Na Tubari or South Entrance.

Berthing takes place during daylight only.

Range 1.5m. Tidal streams: Tidal streams are strong in the entrances to the harbour, but weak in the anchorages, they set as follows: ..... SW-going: Rising tide NE-going: Falling tide

Available from Suva by prior arrangement.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly, Jan-Mar and Oct-Dec; NE'ly, Apr-Sep.

LEVUKA 17°41.15'S 178°50.29'E UNCTAD LOCODE: FJ LEV ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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The following coast radio station may be used for passing messages: Suva Radio (3DP): ..... Station Transmit (kHz) Receives (kHz) Mode Power (kW) Hours 1. WT (MF) Traffic lists 500kHz every H+18: 500-521 468-500 A1A, A2A 2.5 H24 2. WT (HF) Traffic lists 8690kHz, 12700kHz on request: 3DP3 8690 8MHz (5,6) A1A 1.0 1600-2200 3DP4 12700 12MHz (5,6) A1A 1.0 0800-1600 3. RT (MF): 2111 2162 J3E 1.0 H24 2182 2182 H3E 1.0 H24 4. RT (HF): 4372 4080 J3E 1.0 H24 6215 6215 J3E 1.0 H24 6504 6203 J3E 1.0 H24 8746 8222 J3E 1.0 H24 13080 12333 J2E 1.0 H24 VHF: Ch 16.

Customs allowances: ..... Master One litre of spirits or 2 litres of beer or 2 litres of wine per day, 25g tobacco or 25 cigarettes. Officers 250ml of spirits or 2 litres of beer or 2 litres of wine per day, 25g tobacco or 25 cigarettes. Crew Either 2 litres of beer or wine per day, 25g of tobacco or 25 cigarettes. Penalty US$1,500 min for first offence and confiscation of non declared items.

The following are required (IMO forms are acceptable for Crew and Passenger Lists): ..... 1. Document Copies Crew List (in transit) 10 2. Passenger List (in transit) 10 3. List of Crew/Passengers Embarking/Disembarking 10 4. Tobacco/Spirits/Personal Effects/Stores 4 5. Arms and Ammunitions 2 6. Health Documents/Certificates (if free pratique) 2 7. Tonnage Declaration/Certificate 4 8. Last Port Clearance 1 9. Parcel List 4 10. Dangerous Cargo List 4 11. Crew Search List 1 First time callers are handed the relevant forms by the pilot. Completed forms are distributed to: ..... 1. Immigration 2. Customs 3. Agent 4. Agriculture

ETA should be advised to the vessel's agent 72 hours prior to arrival. Further ETA's should be sent 48, 24, 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival. The messages, in addition to date and time of arrival information, should also include any requirements and health condition of crew and passengers. ETA should be forwarded to port master's office not less than 24 hours before vessel's arrival. Any cancellation/delays to be advised in advance.

Vessels to fly Fiji's national flag.

Vessel operations are governed by the Port Authority and Maritime Regulations, copies of which are obtainable.

Health Authorities require that the vessel cables details of ports visited within 50 days of arrival. This should be sent with the 48 hour ETA message. Details to be sent to Port Health Authority on Fax: +679 313568. Radio pratique will be granted to a vessel which has not visited a port in a malarial area within 50 days. The authorities will board, inspect and spray a vessel which has visited a malarial port. Such a vessel will not be allowed to berth at night. A Quarantine Officer will sight Maritime Declaration of Health and Ship Sanitation Control Certificate on boarding. Vessel must anticipate delays since Port Health board at quarantine anchorage from 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset. No further pratique formalities are required in Fiji other than at the first port of entry.

Tendered as per vessel's charter party.