Notice: dredging operations in the Denarau Channel from 17 March – 30 June 2025

MSAF has issued Coastal Navigational Warning 16/2025 for dredging operations in the Denarau Channel from 17 March to 30 June 2025.  

• Dredging Vessel: Kimihia  
• Operating Hours: 1830 – 0600 UTC, Monday to Saturday  
• Location: Refer to Chart BA1670 (coordinates provided)  

Mariners must maintain a 50-metre clearance from the dredging site for safety.

For assistance, contact the Dredge Master on VHF Channel 8.

This notice remains in effect until 1 July 2025.

For queries, contact: Sunil Kumar, Senior Navigation Safety Officer, MSAF, [email protected]

Fiji Coastal Navigational Warning – FCNW 16/2025

14 March 25

VITI LEVU – NORTH WEST COAST NADI WATERS – DENARAU CHANNEL CHART BA1670

1. DREDGING OPERATIONS BY VESSEL KIMIHIA, SCHEDULED 1830 TO 0600 UTC MON TO SAT FROM 17 MAR TO 30 JUN 2025 IN AREA BOUNDED BY :
   A. 17–46.41S 177–22.95E
   B. 17–46.07S 177–22.94E
   C. 17–46.29S 177–23.30E
   D. 17–46.53S 177–23.03E
2. MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO KEEP 50 METRES CLEAR.
3. CONTACT DREDGE MASTER ON VHF CHANNEL 8.
4. CANCEL THIS MESSAGE 01 JUL 25.

Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji
Level 4, Kadavu House, 414 Victoria Parade | P O Box 326, Suva, Fiji Phone: +679 3315 266

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.msaf.com.fj