Tonga Voyaging Society

13/06/2026

01/06/2026

27/05/2026

19/05/2026

⚓ Today, we recognize the IMO’s International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

This year’s theme, “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence,” highlights the importance of creating meaningful opportunities, stronger representation, and lasting progress for women across every sector of the maritime industry.

At Northeast Maritime Institute, we are proud to support and celebrate the women helping shape the future of maritime — both at sea and ashore. From students and instructors to industry leaders and mariners actively moving the industry forward, your contributions continue to strengthen the global maritime workforce every day.

Together, we continue working toward a maritime industry that is more inclusive, innovative, and representative of the people who keep it moving.

To learn more about this day click here: https://www.imo.org/en/about/events/pages/international-day-for-women-in-maritime-2026.aspx

14/05/2026

Tonga's Prime Minister says his government will stick to international law despite earlier commitments to deep sea mining.

Lord Fakafanua says there'll be no mining in Tonga's own waters, and decisions beyond those waters will be guided by science.

"It’s legislatively protected in Tonga, and we haven’t fully committed to mining. We are in the process of exploration until we have scientific consensus of its potential negative effects; we will have to review that when the time comes," he said.

Listen to the full Pacific Beat interview: https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacificbeat/tonga-pm/106677668