Patterson Brothers Shipping Company

Patterson Brothers Shipping Company LTD^[5][6][7] is Fiji's longest running inter-island ferry operation bridging the gap between Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, and Ovalau daily, They also provide trips to Kadavu and Koro Island.

Patterson Brothers Shipping Company LTD

Industry	Passenger and freight shipping, freight forwarding and logistics
Founded	1924
Founder	George Patterson and Henry Patterson
Headquarters	Suva, Fiji
Number of locations	7 Suva Nakasi Lautoka Labasa Savusavu Nabouwalu Levuka
Area served	Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Ovalau, Koro Island, Kadavu Island, Fiji
Key people	George Patterson Trevor Patterson David Patterson^[1]^[2]
Products	Ferries, passenger transportation, freight transportation, holidays, business travel
Owner	George Patterson^[3] Trevor Patterson^[4] Henry Patterson
Number of employees	200+
Subsidiaries	Fiji Searoad Service Searoad Shipping Searoad Logistics
Website	www.fijisearoad.com

MV Spirit of Harmony at Natovi Landing

The company is a family run inter-island ferry operation with offices based in Suva, Nakasi, Lautoka, Labasa, Savusavu, Nabouwalu and Levuka And Agents Located at Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki, Dreketi, Lekutu and Seaqaqa, The company operates roll-on/roll-off freight and passenger shipping across Fiji and trucking and logistics and freight services across the Pacific Ocean.

The integrated land and sea transportation service jointly provided by Patterson Brothers Shipping Company Ltd and Fiji Searoad Service connecting the main islands of Fiji via multi-modal transport system with Roro ferries and coach transfers.

History

The company has its origins in Levuka, founded by George Patterson and Henry Patterson in 1924, Inter-island ferry operations began in 1924. By 2020, the company had more than 200 staff across Fiji.

Area served

• Lautoka - Natovi - Nabouwalu^[8] - Labasa/Savusavu
• Suva - Natovi - Nabouwalu - Labasa/savusavu
• Suva - Natovi - Buresala - Levuka
• Suva - Natovi - Koro
• Suva - Vunisea - Kavala (Kadavu Island)
• Suva - Kavala - Vunisea (Kadavu Island)
• Suva - Rotuma^[9] (Franchise)
• Suva - Lau Islands (Franchise)

Fleet

Current

Ship	Flag	Built	Entered service	Gross tonnage	Length	Width	Passengers	Cars	Knots
MV Spirit of Harmony (SOH)^[10]		1991	2007	1,505 GT	65 m	14.5 m	450	60	17
MV Spirit of Love (SOL)^[11]		2001	2013	2,305 GT	15 m	24 m	300	50	15
MV Spirit of Altruism (SOA)^[12]		1972	2014	3,474 GT	74.16 m	16.8 m	600^[13]	75	14

Former ships

Ship	Years in service	Gross tonnage	Current status
AK Jubilee	1928-1947
MV Wanderer
MV Malahini
MV Ovalau I	1952-1974
MV Jubilee I	1958-1979
MV Yatu Lau	1969-1983
TSMV Ovalau II^[14]	1983-2003
TSMV Jubilee II	1984-1997
MV Princess Ashika	1989–2009	677 GT
MV Island Navigator	1999–2008	647 GT

References

1. Talebula, Wati (17 June 2020). "Patterson Brothers Shipping Heading To Kadavu". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
2. Rawala, Luke (25 March 2020). "COVID-19: Government suspends inter-island shipping services". Fiji Times. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
3. Doviverata, Rosi (17 July 2020). "George Patterson Tells PM Of Shipping Issues". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
4. Nand, Edwin (30 April 2013). "No monopoly over shipping routes". FBC TV. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
5. Rabonu, Inoke (27 July 2019). "Hearse, Three Relatives To Travel Free On Patterson Brothers' Vessels". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
6. Waqairadovu, Apenisa (26 July 2019). "Patterson Shipping removes hearse fees". FBC TV. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
7. Waqairadovu, Apenisa (27 December 2019). "Shipping companies heed notice". FBC TV. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
8. Susu, Aqela (3 April 2020). "COVID-19: Patterson Shipping passengers to Labasa advised to contact helpline". Fiji Times. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
9. Talebula, Wati (8 January 2020). "Authority Says Spirit Of Love Captain Made Right Decision". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
10. Madigibuli, Ana (16 April 2020). "To The Rescue". Fiji Times. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
11. Vacala, Kelly (8 January 2020). "Feud over Patterson Shipping charter to Rotuma". FBC TV. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
12. Rasoqosoqo, Losalini (17 December 2017). "Patterson Unveils New Ship". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
13. Long way from Italy, Lote (5 March 2015). "Long way from Italy". Fiji Times. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
14. Narayan, Arishma Devi (1 February 2017). "Ferry Services Resume From Ellington Wharf". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 29 July 2020.

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