Savu Savu (FJSVU)

Savu Savu has facilities for discharging at either berths or at anchor using lighters and ship's gear throughout. The port is not used frequently by foreign vessels.

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

Savu Savu is situated on Vanua Levu Island.

LOA 110m, draught 5.0m.

Approx 430t of cargo handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained by vessels loading copra in a depth of approx 44m, good holding ground, with the summit of Nawi Island (16°46.3'S 179°20.7'E) bearing 082°, distant 0.35nm.

Point Passage (16°50.0'S 179°15.0'E) is the best and most frequented channel into Savu Savu Bay and has deep water in the fairway. It is entered between Point Reef, extending 1.5nm SW from Lesiaceva Point and Sybil Rocks (1.5nm NW), the E extremity of a chain of reefs extending across the entrance to the bay from the W side. Directions: The track through Point Passage leads NE in mid channel, passing: SE of two dangerous rocks (16°49.5'S 179°14.0E), then: NW of Point Reef Light (16°50'S 179°17'E) and of a beacon (black pole, white triangle topmark) (0.025nm NW of the light) marking the NW extremity of the reef, and: SE of Sybil Rocks (1.75nm NW of Reef Point Light), a group of small coral heads with depths from 1.8-3.0m over them and of a 9.0m patch (0.5nm NE of Sybil Rocks), then: NW of Naviavia (Via Via) Islet (0.5nm SW of Lesiaceva Point), sand and coral with a clump of coconut palms on it, the tops of which have an elevation of 18m. Caution: The sea does not break on Sybil Rocks and they do not show clearly after rain when the water is muddy.

BA 378, 379. Admiralty Pilot NP61, NP286(5).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory and can be arranged through agents in Suva, 48 hours prior to arrival. The pilot is embarked at either Suva or Lautoka and remains onboard during loading/discharging at Savu Savu, disembarking on completion at the port of embarkation where an outward clearance can be obtained. Alternatively the pilot can fly to Savu Savu and board the vessel 1.25nm W of Point Reef Light.

Point Reef Light (16°50.0'S 179°17.0'E). A light (metal framework tower; 6m elevation) is situated near the head of the wharf and the light is occasionally exhibited.

Range 1.5m.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly, but between Nov and Mar, strong W'ly squalls are not infrequent at the anchorage.

SAVUSAVU 16°46.65'S 179°19.56'E UNCTAD LOCODE: FJ SVU ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, listening watch only when a vessel expected.

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

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. 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.