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Apia, SAMOA – 26 October 2026<\/strong> – The Government of Japan continues its commitment in its growing partnership with the Government of Samoa in achieving its development aspirations.<\/p>\n

The Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Mr. SUZUKI Ryotaro handed over to Prime Minister, Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt, a 17-metre maintenance boat and mobile workshop truck as a further step in Japan\u2019s assistance to the Samoa Shipping Corporation.<\/p>\n

The handover ceremony at the Matautu wharf last Friday, was also attended by Cabinet Ministers, Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) representatives and distinguished guests.<\/p>\n

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Japan also donated this mobile repair workshop truck.<\/p><\/div>\n

For nearly 40 years, Japan has supported SSC through the provision of passenger and cargo vessels, including Lady Samoa II<\/em> in 1988, Lady Naomi<\/em> in 1998, Lady Samoa III<\/em> in 2010, and Lady Samoa IV<\/em> in 2022. These vessels have contributed significantly to Samoa\u2019s maritime transport, particularly in connecting Upolu and Savai\u2018i and facilitating the movement of people, goods and agricultural products.<\/p>\n

The handover of the 17-metre maintenance boat and mobile workshop truck represents a further step in Japan\u2019s assistance to SSC, moving beyond the provision of passenger and cargo vessels to strengthening the Corporation\u2019s capacity to maintain and repair its fleet.<\/p>\n

The project implementation was approved by the Government of Japan under its Grant Aid Assistance for the Economic and Social Development Programme.<\/p>\n

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Ambassador Suzuki, Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa, Cabinet Ministers, Samoa Ports Authority and Samoa Shipping Corporation representatives and guests at the handing over ceremony at the Matautu wharf.<\/p><\/div>\n

As part of the same Japanese Grant Aid programme that funded Lady Samoa IV, Japan is pleased to provide a maintenance boat and a mobile workshop, with a combined value of approximately USD 1.54 million (approximately SAT 4.23 million), which will further strengthen the safety and reliability of Samoa\u2019s maritime transport.<\/p>\n

The Ambassador says the Government of Japan remains committed to working closely with the Government of Samoa and SSC to support safe, reliable and sustainable maritime transport, contributing to Samoa\u2019s economic and social development.<\/p>\n

“This project further reflects the enduring friendship and close cooperation between Japan and Samoa.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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