Solomon Islands Suspends All Naval Visits Us Embassy Military News

The Solomon Islands have told the United States that they are suspending all naval vessels from entering their ports. In a statement on Tuesday, the US embassy in the Australian capital, Canberra, said it had “received formal notification from the government of the Solomon Islands regarding a moratorium on all naval visits, pending updates to protocol procedures”. There was no immediate comment from the Solomons government. The move came a week after a US Coast Guard vessel was prevented from refueling in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. The USCGC Oliver Henry was on an illegal fishing patrol in the South Pacific for a regional fisheries service when it failed to gain entry to refuel in Honiara, the US Coast Guard said. Instead, the ship was diverted to Papua New Guinea. Britain’s Royal Navy did not directly comment on reports that HMS Spey, which also took part in Operation Island Chief, was also denied port access to the Solomon Islands. “Ship schedules are under constant review and it is routine practice for them to change,” the Royal Navy said in a statement. “For reasons of operational security we do not discuss details. The Royal Navy looks forward to visiting the Solomon Islands at a later date.” During Operation Island Chief, the US, Australia, Britain and New Zealand provided support through air and surface surveillance for the Pacific island nations participating in the operation, including the Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands has had strained relations with Washington and its allies since it struck a security deal with China in May. Both the Solomon Islands and China have denied that their pact will lead to a Chinese military base in the South Pacific, although a leaked draft of the deal showed the security agreement would allow the Chinese navy to dock and refit.

title: “Solomon Islands Suspends All Naval Visits Us Embassy Military News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-15” author: “Shaun Stephenson”

The Solomon Islands have told the United States that they are suspending all naval vessels from entering their ports. In a statement on Tuesday, the US embassy in the Australian capital, Canberra, said it had “received formal notification from the government of the Solomon Islands regarding a moratorium on all naval visits, pending updates to protocol procedures”. There was no immediate comment from the Solomons government. The move came a week after a US Coast Guard vessel was prevented from refueling in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. The USCGC Oliver Henry was on an illegal fishing patrol in the South Pacific for a regional fisheries service when it failed to gain entry to refuel in Honiara, the US Coast Guard said. Instead, the ship was diverted to Papua New Guinea. Britain’s Royal Navy did not directly comment on reports that HMS Spey, which also took part in Operation Island Chief, was also denied port access to the Solomon Islands. “Ship schedules are under constant review and it is routine practice for them to change,” the Royal Navy said in a statement. “For reasons of operational security we do not discuss details. The Royal Navy looks forward to visiting the Solomon Islands at a later date.” During Operation Island Chief, the US, Australia, Britain and New Zealand provided support through air and surface surveillance for the Pacific island nations participating in the operation, including the Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands has had strained relations with Washington and its allies since it struck a security deal with China in May. Both the Solomon Islands and China have denied that their pact will lead to a Chinese military base in the South Pacific, although a leaked draft of the deal showed the security agreement would allow the Chinese navy to dock and refit.

title: “Solomon Islands Suspends All Naval Visits Us Embassy Military News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-16” author: “Evelyn Branson”

The Solomon Islands have told the United States that they are suspending all naval vessels from entering their ports. In a statement on Tuesday, the US embassy in the Australian capital, Canberra, said it had “received formal notification from the government of the Solomon Islands regarding a moratorium on all naval visits, pending updates to protocol procedures”. There was no immediate comment from the Solomons government. The move came a week after a US Coast Guard vessel was prevented from refueling in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. The USCGC Oliver Henry was on an illegal fishing patrol in the South Pacific for a regional fisheries service when it failed to gain entry to refuel in Honiara, the US Coast Guard said. Instead, the ship was diverted to Papua New Guinea. Britain’s Royal Navy did not directly comment on reports that HMS Spey, which also took part in Operation Island Chief, was also denied port access to the Solomon Islands. “Ship schedules are under constant review and it is routine practice for them to change,” the Royal Navy said in a statement. “For reasons of operational security we do not discuss details. The Royal Navy looks forward to visiting the Solomon Islands at a later date.” During Operation Island Chief, the US, Australia, Britain and New Zealand provided support through air and surface surveillance for the Pacific island nations participating in the operation, including the Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands has had strained relations with Washington and its allies since it struck a security deal with China in May. Both the Solomon Islands and China have denied that their pact will lead to a Chinese military base in the South Pacific, although a leaked draft of the deal showed the security agreement would allow the Chinese navy to dock and refit.

title: “Solomon Islands Suspends All Naval Visits Us Embassy Military News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-14” author: “Norine Walls”

The Solomon Islands have told the United States that they are suspending all naval vessels from entering their ports. In a statement on Tuesday, the US embassy in the Australian capital, Canberra, said it had “received formal notification from the government of the Solomon Islands regarding a moratorium on all naval visits, pending updates to protocol procedures”. There was no immediate comment from the Solomons government. The move came a week after a US Coast Guard vessel was prevented from refueling in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. The USCGC Oliver Henry was on an illegal fishing patrol in the South Pacific for a regional fisheries service when it failed to gain entry to refuel in Honiara, the US Coast Guard said. Instead, the ship was diverted to Papua New Guinea. Britain’s Royal Navy did not directly comment on reports that HMS Spey, which also took part in Operation Island Chief, was also denied port access to the Solomon Islands. “Ship schedules are under constant review and it is routine practice for them to change,” the Royal Navy said in a statement. “For reasons of operational security we do not discuss details. The Royal Navy looks forward to visiting the Solomon Islands at a later date.” During Operation Island Chief, the US, Australia, Britain and New Zealand provided support through air and surface surveillance for the Pacific island nations participating in the operation, including the Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands has had strained relations with Washington and its allies since it struck a security deal with China in May. Both the Solomon Islands and China have denied that their pact will lead to a Chinese military base in the South Pacific, although a leaked draft of the deal showed the security agreement would allow the Chinese navy to dock and refit.