Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum toured the new Vessel Traffic Management System office at the Fiji Ports Corporation Limited office in Walu Bay, Suva yesterday (02/08/22).
Acting Chief Operating Officer Captain Laisiasa Gonewai briefed the A-G on the new system noting it as a major initiative by FPCL to move towards Smart Ports.
FPCL implemented the Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) to improve the safety and efficiency of navigation and to safeguard the marine environment at the Suva Harbour.
The VTMS will help FPCL to monitor the movement within the harbour remotely with the use of sophisticated technology. It will also provide real time data to assist in minimizing errors and tracking to eliminate revenue leakage.
This is a proactive commitment to fulfilling FPCL’s vision “To be the Smart Green Gateway for trade in the Pacific region.”
The system will modernise vessel traffic controls at the Port of Suva with future plans to extend to the Port of Lautoka.