S.O.S Grounding on Rotuma Reef
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It has been seven (7) weeks since the MV Bulou Ni Ceva grounded on a fringing reef in Rotuma on June 14, 2006. To date, approximately 30,000 liters of oil and fuel are still on board the boat. The risk of an oil leak to Rotumas closed reef system will not only impact the marine ecosystem which is an important source of fisheries and livelihood of about 1360 people residing on the island but poses a threat to its marine biodiversity.
Rotumans on the island have not the knowledge, equipment nor technical expertise to deal with a potential environment disaster. We request the assistance of government in pressuring the ship owners and all relevant authorities to:
(1) Remove all oil, fuel and contaminants of the M.V. Bulou Ni Ceva immediately.
(2) Remove the shipwreck from the Rotuma reef.
As the situation in Rotuma is one that could have easily happened on any one of our Fiji islands, and that grounded ships or boats poses enormous threats to the environment and the livelihood of island communities, we urge you to participate in this petition.
Rotumans on the island have not the knowledge, equipment nor technical expertise to deal with a potential environment disaster. We request the assistance of government in pressuring the ship owners and all relevant authorities to:
(1) Remove all oil, fuel and contaminants of the M.V. Bulou Ni Ceva immediately.
(2) Remove the shipwreck from the Rotuma reef.
As the situation in Rotuma is one that could have easily happened on any one of our Fiji islands, and that grounded ships or boats poses enormous threats to the environment and the livelihood of island communities, we urge you to participate in this petition.
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Goal
550 signatures
Goal: 1,000
Latest Signatures
4 January 2016
28 December 2015
549.
Fesaitu Fm
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YO! wake UP fix this problem... REAL TIME!! not fijian time; kua mada na vamalua fever!! cos them fijians have nothing at stake!
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Kinoya Suva
11 December 2015
30 November 2015
28 November 2015
27 November 2015
545.
Akata At
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I endorse the immediate removal of the ship before it causes serious ecological damage to the reefs of Rotuma.
29 October 2015
544.
Glen E
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The time delay is a disgrace-this wouldn't happen in Australia or elsewhere - what is the problem?
19 October 2015
11 October 2015
1 October 2015
541.
Victor Jionef
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The Govt should pressure the owners to remove vessel ASAP. Do not forget the Rotumans have a vessel called the Wairua sitting on the reef in Kadavu.
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C/ Marine Pacific Ltd
27 September 2015
23 September 2015
15 September 2015
14 September 2015
27 August 2015
26 August 2015
15 August 2015
13 August 2015
4 August 2015
23 July 2015
531.
Rejieli Malone
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this delay in action by those (irresponsible?) responsible is now comparable to a murderous act - our intertidal ecosystems, marine food chains, and hence our future generations are being eradicated.
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Kalvaka, Rotuma
22 July 2015
19 July 2015
529.
Priti S
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Please take this seriously and avoid environmental pollution now and in future
Address
Suva
19 July 2015
17 July 2015
30 June 2015
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By:
Brandy Ayala
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Petition target:
Rotuman MP Hon. Jioje Konrote and Rotuman Senator Dr John Fatiaki
Rotuman MP Hon. Jioje Konrote and Rotuman Senator Dr John Fatiaki
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