FSM is made up of over 600 Islands of which 73 are inhabited.  Use of waterways as interisland shipping is the only method of transporting any goods over 50-100Kg. 

Inter island shipping is crucial and used to get goods and people between main islands and outer islands. International shipping lines operating an international route from Guam Japan and Hawaii offer a defacto domestic service if needed.  

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Micronesia Government Contact List

Company Information

Interisland shipping in FSM is the primary link between the main island capital islands and the outer islands. The State-owned operator, Department of Transport Communications and Infrastructure, is the only scheduled interstate shipping operator in FSM. There are several private companies operating in Chuuk state for interisland transport to the Chuuk Lagoon and outer islands. These are ex fishing vessels and can carry small amounts of passengers and freight. The DTCI own six vessels carrying passengers and cargo. Some outer islands are only serviced twice yearly depending on schedule. 

Caroline Voyager based in Pohnpei and operated on a flexible schedule depending on need. Dedicated freighter 870 MT intra and inter State 

Micronesian Navigators based in Pohnpei and operated on a flexible schedule depending on need 780 MT, 420 pax 

Hapilmohol-2 Based in Yap carries 400 MT cargo and 400 pax 

 Hapilmohol-1 1137 MT cargo Outer Islands of Yap State, 180 pax 

Lady Minto – 75 MT Cargo/Passenger intra and inter State, 27 pax 

Chief Mailo – 1088 MT Cargo/Passenger. Provides service to the outer Island of Chuuk State,  180 pax 

Matson Shipping, Kyowa and to a lesser degree Marianas Shipping line can transfer containerised cargo between state capitals although this is rare and not generally undertaken. 

IOM have built 2 lagoon island barges, which are shallow draft. Their use is limited to lagoon operation and are currently stationed in Chuuk they have a 36MT load capacity and RoRo ability 

Vital FSM Petroleum has 2 vessels that are available for charter based in Chuuk 

SeaWatch 16 MT, 14 m LOA, 45 pax ,20knt cruising speed 

Karya Etam Sebelang GRT 275, 40 m, Landing craft intra state 

For more information on waterway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Micronesia Port and Waterways Companies Contact List

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