Suva (FJSUV)

Various cargoes are handled, including general, ore, oil, LPG and vegetable oil.

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

Suva, Fiji's largest port, is situated on the SE coast of Viti Levu, the largest of the Fiji islands.

LOA 293m, draught 11.6m, 68,456DWT. Largest vessel handled: "Queen Elizabeth 2".

Approx 89,000TEUs and 820 vessels handled annually.

Safe anchorage may be found in depths of 18m to 36.5m within the harbour. The holding ground is good with mud bottom.

The channel is very wide and is able to accommodate vessels of "QE2" size.

BA 1660. Admiralty Pilot NP61. NP286(4).

Responsibility of the Republic of Fiji's Naval Squadron and covering Fiji's 200nm EEZ.

1025.

Compulsory. Arrange through vessel's agents 24 hours notice of ETA with confirmation 12 hours before arrival. Vessels are required to provide proper boarding facilities for pilots. Pilot boards 3nm S of Old Light Tower (18° 08.45'S 178°23.75'E).

A vessel is considered to be an "arrived vessel" having passed the West Reef Beacon at the entrance to Suva harbour.

There is a lighthouse and leading lights.

Range 1.8m.

Two tugs 33t bollard pull. Other tugs available with at least 48 hours notice.

Prevailing winds: Winter, SE'ly; Summer, NE'ly. Storm warnings: Preliminary hurricane warning: Yellow pendant Final hurricane warning: Black pendant At night, 3 red lights are exhibited above the Harbour Master's Office in Suva and Lautoka when preliminary and final warnings are in force.

SUVA, VITI LEVU 18°07.87'S 178°25.43'E UNCTAD LOCODE: FJ SUV ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 21/22 Fiji Coastal Navigation Warning 20/2022, (RSDRA2022000073760), 21/22

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: Call "SUVA HARBOR CONTROL" Location: at the Kings Wharf ..... Port Control: Call Ch 16, Work Ch 12 Pilot Station: Call Ch 16, Work Ch 06, 12, 14, 17 Pilot Vessel: Call Ch 16, Work Ch 06, 12, 14, 17 Tugs: Call Ch 16, Work Ch 06, 12, 14, 17

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): ..... Document Copies 1. 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 Cargo documentation: Cargo Manifest must be lodged with the Port Authority 24 hours before vessel's arrival. Documents for Departure: ..... Document Copies 1. Dangerous Cargo Declaration (Form D) 3 2. Parcel List 3 3. Spares List 3 4. Crew List 5 5. Passenger List 5 6. Crew Baggage Declaration 1 7. Tonnage Declaration Form 3 Note: Forms/Documents are available from vessel's local agents.

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 by Fax: +679 304187 not less than 24 and 12 hours before vessel's arrival. Any cancellation/delays to be advised in advance.

Vessels to fly the Fiji national flag.

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

Health authorities require that the vessel sends 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.