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Pago Pago – American Samoa
Earlier this week, the inauguration ceremony of the new vessel of the territory’s Department of Fisheries and Forest Resources (DMWR) took place at the Port of Malaloa.
The new vessel, named “Puna’oaolevasa”, is 32 feet long and 12 feet wide. The new vessel was designed and built by employees of Industrial Gases Ltd., based in Tafuna, led by Chief Engineer Andy Wearing, as announced by company manager Peter Crispin. The completion of the work took five months.
The opening prayer for the meeting on Monday morning was announced by EFKAS Atu’u Pastor. Theo Obede and he brought a scripture from Genesis 1:18 from the Bible to focus his thoughts that morning.
The pastor emphasized the words at the end of the verse: “And God saw that it was good.” The pastor said, Oberta, we are all the realization of God’s works, and our duty is to protect, preserve and perpetuate all His works.
And Rev. Opeta, it is also the duties that “Puna’oaolevasa” will perform that will help the DMWR fulfill its duties, not only to the people of American Samoa, but to God.
The Honorable Deputy Governor, Mr. La’apui EV Ale, who was a member of the government that morning, said it was one of the main goals of the Honorable Governor Lemanu PS Mauga, to bring these assets and programs to help the government do its job in fulfilling its responsibilities to the people of American Samoa.
Lapuy said that perhaps one of the important parts of this new ship is that it was built by the people of American Samoa – Mr. Crispin and his staff. As Lapuy said, the situation that the Governor and his government want to happen is to create opportunities that benefit the people of American Samoa.
The Honorable Lieutenant Governor showed us the beauty of the new ship and the added importance of it being built in American Samoa.
He expressed his gratitude to all those who had been involved in the construction of the new vessel. He also mentioned that the government leaders intend to go to Manu’a in a few weeks to celebrate the Manu’a Flag Raising, so the “Punaaoolevasa” will participate in a yacht show that will be held in this plan.
It is expected that all government vessels will be included, including the Puna’oaolevasa, except for two “search and rescue” vessels that will proceed to Tutuila without any possible incidents.
La’apui also recalled that one of the DMWR’s duties is to protect and preserve land and forest resources such as Naumati.
The honourable Deputy Governor said there are about 27 acres of forest in Tafuna and the Director of DMWR, Mr. Taotasi Archie Soliai is working hard to protect and preserve the forest and some other directors of the department are also working hard to protect and preserve it from being cut down.
The Honorable Lieutenant Governor said he believed the rain forests in the Pacific region would be lost again and it would be a blessing for American Samoa to purchase these lands with the help of the Federal Government.
He said it was not easy for the government to try and buy the lands but now that the government’s efforts have been successful, the lands can now be maintained and protected for future children.
Lapuy also expressed gratitude to the pastor for the important message or word of God that he delivered that morning. It reminded everyone that all people and Christians have a responsibility to protect and preserve the wonderful works of God.
In remarks this morning, the DMWR director said the new vessel is an important part of the department’s efforts to preserve, protect and maintain American Samoa’s fishery and forestry resources.
Sources said the Resource is an important tool that will enable DMWR to carry out its mandate, such as assisting in research and monitoring of fishing conditions, including in Marine Protected Areas, and many of its responsibilities in fisheries and forestry, such as research on bats and other forest animals, as well as marine animals.
The new ship will also help improve their educational programs.
Taotahi also said one of the important aspects of the new ship is the ability to have many opportunities to carry out the ministry’s mission in Manu’a and Rose Atolls.
The total cost of the new boat was $372,000 and was funded by the WSFR (Wildlife Game Fish Recovery) program.
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