Taylors thesis revolves around the research question: how can a regional MFM (Material Flow Management) framework for hybrid powered maritime vessels be implemented effectively to promote ecological quality improvements and local added value for the island nation of Fiji as a whole?.  This master’s thesis proposes a Material flow management (MFM) model to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the shipping route to Fiji’s lower southern Lau islands.

FPCL highlights of the year include: Fiji Ports presents a record dividend cheque to Government of F$3.6 million; 

Public Private Partnership secured with Sri Lankan industry conglomerate Aitken Spence PLC for management and operation of Fiji Port’s subsidiary company Ports Terminal Limited;

Fiji’s original capital and heritage town Levuka is awarded world heritage status that includes Levuka Port;

Subsidiary company Fiji Ships and Heavy Industry Limited (FSHIL) embarks on a comprehensive transformation phase to regain its place as the region’s preferred heavy industry services provider;

New interactive corporate website launched and FPCL brand repositioning campaign initiated and a Major refurbishment of Port of Lautoka is undertaken.

This thesis explores the feasibility of implementing a Material Flow Management (MFM) framework to sustainable shipping and the possibilities for ecological quality improvement and local added value. 

This paper outlines research on the sea transport need and potential options for the future for the islands of Gau, Batiki, and Nairai, Southern Lomaiviti, Fiji. It aims to pave the way for greater research in this field and assist in solving the crippling effect of the region's current fossil fuel dependancy. 

Smoothly functioning supply chains require efficiently run ports with sufficient infrastructure (break waters, quay wall, yard, roads) and superstructure (cranes, vehicles, sheds, gate), efficient transhipment to and from domestic shipping services, hinterland road networks with adequate capacity, and IT systems that facilitate trade. This report focuses in greater depth on the containerized import chains, as this is where significant issues remain to be solved. More general conclusions are reached about non-containerised import and export chains

Newell and Bola provides a summary of the findings of a village-based assessment of transport and fossil fuel use in Solodamu Village, Kadavu. The aim of the survey was to gauge the current overall sea, land and air transport use by the village and the fossil fuel footprint of the village by collecting data on a household by household basis. They highlight the potential of using this assessment methodology in other locations, so building the data sets available for projects which seek to address the issue of sustainable transport for the Pacific

Holbrook discovers two techniques used by Moce Islanders to navigate their canoes.  the old navigation system emphasizes the skills for sailing, whereas the new method is ideal for the linear travel that is possible using motors. The new system of navigation incorporates more celestial markers than the old. In particular, the old method used the Sun, Moon, and the planet Venus as celestial east-west markers, the new method adds the use of rising and setting stars.