Fiji - Apply for Buoy Mooring

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Buoy Mooring, the applicant must visit the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF). Contact Link
2. The application form must be obtained from the authorities in the MSAF office, or else it can be downloaded from the website. Application Form
3. Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The application form should be filled with necessary details, and along with the required documents it should be sent via post to the Manager of Safety, Compliance & Response Division in MSAF Fiji.
5. The authorities will verify the application, and the approval to buy the Buoy Mooring for the ship will be approved.
6. The fee details for the Buoy Mooring application will be intimated to the applicant while applying.
7. The processing time for this procedure will be intimated by the authorities in the MSAF office.
   

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Required Documents

• Duly filled Application form. link
• Consent of Customary Fishing Rights Owners.
• Nautical Chart.
• Other Agency Approvals.
• Passport Copy.
• Plan Drawing.
• Maintenance Report.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY OF FIJI

POSTAL ADDRESS
MSAF, G.P.O Box 326, Suva, Fiji Islands.
Phone No: (679) 3303251, 3313 127

HEAD OFFICE
PO Box 326, Suva
414 Victoria Parade, Level 4, Kadavu House,
Suva, Fiji Islands.
Phone: +679 331 5266
Email - [email protected] / [email protected]

LAUTOKA
11 Tui Street, Lautoka
Phone: +679 666 1229

PORT DENARAU NADI
Shop 10 Port Denarau Nadi
Phone: +679 670 7615

LABASA OFFICE
Labasa Government Wharf Damanu Street P O Box 3704 Labasa
Phone: +679 881 1177

SAVUSAVU OFFICE
Savusavu Wharf P O Box 113 Savusavu
Phone: +679 885 0281

Address & Contact Link
Location Link

Eligibility

Any commercial ship owners or individual ship owners are eligible to apply for the Buoy Mooring application.

Fees

The fee details for the Buoy Mooring application will be intimated to the applicant while applying.

Validity

The validity period will be mentioned in the approval notice issued to the applicant.

Documents to Use

Application Form

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

The processing time for this procedure will be intimated by the authorities in the MSAF office.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

A buoy mooring(s) should not be unattended for a period of more than 90 days continuously without notifying MSAF.

Required Information

Section A – Commercial (If the applicant is an organisation)

• Registered Company / Business Name
• Owner’s Name
• Company Tax Identification No
• Postal Address
• Telephone No
• Fax No
• Email Address
  

Section B – Private (If the applicant is an individual)

• Full Name
• Tax Identification No
• Passport No
• Residential Address
• Postal Address
• Telephone No
• Fax No
• Email Address
  

WHAT TYPE OF BUOY ARE YOU APPLYING FOR?

• Unrestricted If it is intended to allow more than one ship to occupy the buoy mooring
• Is the buoy mooring to be used in conjunction with a business conducted by the applicant?
  • Yes/No
  • Reasons
  • Maximum Ship Length (Metres
• Do you own any other buoy mooring?
  • Yes/No - Provide details
• Restricted If a single nominated ship registered/owned by the applicant(s) is to use the buoy mooring
  • Ship (vessel) Name
  • Ship Registration No
  • Length (LOA)
  • Make / Design
  • Ship Colour
  • Draft (m)
  • Engine Size (hp or kW)
    

BUOY MOORING DETAILS

• Sinker Weight (kg)
• Sinker Dimension (m)
• Type of Sinker Chain Length (m)
• Depth of Water (m)
• Buoy Shape
• Buoy Colour
• Buoy Size
• Latitude
• Longitude
• Location
• Method of Fixing Position

APPLICANT’S DECLARATION

• Signature of applicant
• Date
  

Need for the Document

To buy the Buoy Moorings for the Ship, the applicant must get the approval from the authorities in the Fijis’ MSAF.

Information which might help

Buoy mooring(s) are not for sale or transfer and must be used in accordance with the conditions placed on the owners.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
E.g., Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

External Link

Others

More information which might help people.