Bad weather forces cancellation of inter-island service this morning.

4 January 2022: Samoa shipping Corporation Limited has cancelled sailing between Mulifanua and Salelologa this morning due to bad Weather untill further notice.

In a statement the company said it would issue an update in due course.

Statement reads, "Please be informed that due to severe weather conditions our ferry services between Salelologa and Mulifanua continues to be closed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience but ask for your understanding as safety is always priority."

Samoa meteorogical division has identified Heavy rain warning remains in effect for all areas of Samoa, wind advisory remains in effect and flood advisory in effect for all riverbanks and vulnerable areas.