A fishing vessel that ran aground over a week ago is not only becoming an eyesore to the public, businesses, and tourists but is also causing an unpleasant smell around Matautu.Samoa Observer made several trips to Matautu where the boat is stranded making attempts to seek a comment from the owner.
A shipping agent is calling for the quick removal of the fishing vessel that is lying on its side on Apia Beach claiming it is an eyesore and could become an environmental disaster.The fishing ship is owned by a local company, Apia Deep Sea Fishing (A.D.S.F.). The ship was moored at the Matautu W.
Samoa Global Shipping Services who are agents manning the schedules of cruise ships have clarified that the unsuccessful berthing of the MS Seven Seas Navigator on Sunday was due to strong ocean currents.The agent's Chief Executive Officer, Mua'ausa Fiona Talouli in an interview with the Samoa Ob.