30/06/2026
'Otomis hea'hea' lelei - Chairman Mr. Victor Fatiaki, wishing you all the very best in your 2026 election campaign as the SODELPA candidate.
May your leadership inspire confidence and bring positive outcomes for the people you serve. Alalum he'oag ta. 🤝
Mr. Victor Fatiaki – is a seasoned maritime and community leader with over 30 years of experience as a Ship Captain; ship management, towing operations, and executive leadership across Fiji and the Pacific.
He is the current Chairman of the Fiji Rotuman Association (FRA), a position he has held for the past five years, and has served the Rotuman community for nearly two decades through long-standing voluntary leadership.
A proud alumnus of Queen Victoria School (QVS), Mr. Fatiaki combines strong academic grounding with extensive handson management experience.
His background spans senior executive roles, consultancy work, and directorships across major maritime and logistics organisations.
Key Skills & Expertise
• Ship Captain
• Ship management and maritime operations
• Strategic planning and project ex*****on
• Leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams
• Budgeting, monitoring, and organisational efficiency
• Community leadership with a strong service ethos
Academic Qualifications & Memberships
-Master Class 2 - Certificate of Competency
-Diploma in Ship Management (ISMA) - 2003 UK
-Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport NZ
-Member of the Fiji Institute of Management
Member, Fiji Institute of Management
Major Board Appointments
• Fiji Maritime Board Member (2000–2003)
• Director, Fiji Shipping Corporation Ltd (2005–2006)
• President, Fiji Marine Board (2007–2010)
• Executive Director, South Sea Towage Ltd (2010–2012)
• Director, Marine Pacific Holdings Ltd (2011–2012)
• Chairman, Fiji Rotuman Association (2020–2025)
• Chairman, Itumuta Holdings Ltd (2017-2019)
These appointments reflect his long-standing influence in Fiji’s maritime sector and his commitment to community development.
Professional Experience
• General Manager, Marine Pacific Ltd & South Sea Towage Ltd (1996–2012)
– Oversaw operations for a company jointly owned by Svitzer Australia and local partners
• Consultant, Svitzer Shipping, Douglas Salvage & Towing Solomon Island, and CRUZ Holdings Fiji Ltd (2012–2016)
• General Manager, CRUZ Holdings Ltd (2016–2018)
• Director, Manpac Solutions Pty Ltd (2022–2025)
Political Experience
• Independent candidate for the Rotuma Communal Seat in the 2006 General Elections.
Summary Statement
Mr. Victor Fatiaki is a highly experienced maritime executive, a respected Rotuman community leader, and a dedicated QVS old boy.
His blend of professional expertise, governance experience, and long-standing service to the Rotuman community positions him as a strong and credible candidate for national leadership.
