Fiji's creating what the government calls safe lanes for yachts and pleasure craft that wish to "escape the Covid-19 pandemic in paradise". A month after the launch of Fiji's so-called 'Blue Lanes' initiative, the first vessel berthed at the Port Denarau Marina in Nadi. The requirements for the 'Blue Lanes' are strict, with boat owners first having to complete 14 days or longer uninterrupted quarantine at sea. He said if the pilot project was successful, the government would consider extending Blue Lanes to other ports and marinas around the country. In his address, Khaiyum said the Blue Lanes was one way of getting the industry back on its feet.

Source: Stuff July 26, 2020 23:58 UTC