The Polynesian Navigation Company (Société de Navigation Polynesiènne) (SNP) is a shipping company in French Polynesia which operates routes between Tahiti and the Leeward Islands and Tuamotus. It is a subsidiary of the Martin Group.
| Industry | Transport |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
Area served | French Polynesia |
Key people | Tutehau Martin |
| Products | Sea transport |
In May 2014 SNP acquired the assets of the Société de transport insulaire maritime (STIM), including the ferries Hawaikinui and Nuku Hau, following the latter's receivership.[1]
In 2017 SNP applied to the Polynesian Competition Authority for approval to purchase the Taporo fleet, which would hae given it a monopoly on shipping to the Leeward Islands.[2] Approval was granted, subject to a requirement that SNP sell two vessels to maintain competition. This condition led to the collapse of the deal.[3]
In 2019 the company was granted a fuel tax refund to subsidise the Hawaikinui's service to the Leeward Islands.[4]
In March 2022 it announced the construction of a new ferry, Hawaikinui 2, which is expected to replace Hawaikinui in 2025.[5] In March 2023 its new ship, Hava'i, arrived in Papeete for use on the Leeward islands route.[6][7] In April 2023 it applied to the Polynesian Competition Authority for approval to buy Transport maritime des Tuamotu Ouest, operators of the Mareva Nui.[8] Approval was granted in June 2023.[9]
Fleet
edit| Name | Built | In service | Gross tonnage | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaikinui | 1980 | 2014 - | 879 GT | To be replaced 2025 | |
| Nuku Hau | 1979 | 2014 - | 1,161 GT | ||
| Hava'i | 2007 | 2023 - | 2,638 GT | ||
| Mareva Nui | 1978 | 2023 - | 400 GT |
References
edit- ^ "Transport maritime : une filiale du groupe Martin rachète les actifs de la STIM" (in French). Tahiti Infos. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Desserte maritime : l'espoir renaît pour Maupiti" (in French). Tahiti Infos. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Desserte maritime : les tāvana des Raromatai veulent passer outre la décision de l'autorité de la concurrence" (in French). Tahiti Infos. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "La détaxe carburant reconduite pour la desserte maritime des îles" (in French). Tahiti Infos. 21 August 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Hawaikinui 2 attendu début 2025 aux Raromatai" (in French). Tahiti Infos. 16 March 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Le Hava'i a mis le cap sur la Polynésie" (in French). Tahiti Infos. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Le Hava'i s'est amarré en Polynésie" (in French). Tahiti Infos. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "La SNP veut racheter le Mareva Nui" (in French). Tahiti Infos. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Transport maritime. L'autorité de la concurrence autorise la reprise du Mareva Nui par le groupe Martin" (in French). Tahiti Infos. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
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