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French Polynesia, Nuku Hiva: Record Drug Seizure from Yacht
Customs officials in French Polynesia have seized a record 900 kilogrammes of cocaine and 180 kilogrammes of methamphetamine aboard a sailing yacht ...

Published 3 weeks ago

SE Asia: Typhoon Wipha Bears Down on Vietnam After Sideswiping Hong Kong
After sideswiping southern China and Hong Kong, Typhoon Wipha is now heading towards Vietnam as a severe tropical storm. Forecasters expect it to ...

Published 4 weeks ago

Navgiation: Garmin Withdraws Charts for South East Asia Region
The US based technology company Garmin has withdrawn a series of Navionics charts for areas of the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea that cover ...

Published 1 month ago, updated 4 weeks ago

Fiji: Biosecurity lifts Ban on Poultry Imports from New Zealand
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has lifted its December 10, 2024, suspension on personal poultry imports from New Zealand, which was imposed over ...

Published 1 month ago, updated 4 weeks ago

World Cruising Club July News
With World Cruising Club's ARC Europe fleet crossing the Atlantic and the World ARC fleet exploring Vanuatu in the South Pacific, those dreaming of ...

Published 1 month ago

Fiji: Automatic Identification System (AIS) Now Mandatory
As part of the 2025/26 Fiji Government Budget, new maritime safety and monitoring regulations are now in effect. All vessels operating in Fiji waters ...

Published 1 month ago, updated 2 weeks ago