The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji this afternoon issued an order for the closure of the Ellington wharf in Rakiraki.
MSAF CEO Joeli Cawaki said the order was for all stakeholders, including ship owners, ship masters, shipping companies, marine service providers, and agents.
He said in a notice the Ellington wharf has sustained extensive damage and will be closed from 5:00pm on January 6 until further notice.
When The Fiji Times visited the wharf at 5:00pm today, the Goundar Shipping vessel, Joseph P was loading passengers, cargo and vehicles.
Large cracks could be seen on the approach of the jetty which was filled with sacks of soil and large roads.
There were large breaks in the concrete on the side of the wharf.
Joseph P left the wharf at 5:45pm.