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Vision

Our vision takes a long-term view and concentrates in the future. It serves as a source of inspiration and rallying point for both management and employees of Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA). As such, our vision stipulates:

“ To become South Pacific’s Strategic Gateway to the World “

In other words, SIPA's vision is to develop and promote Solomon Islands to become the premier hub for port and maritime activities in the South Pacific as well as safeguarding the strategic maritime interests of Solomon Islands.

Mission

Our mission statement seeks to describe our existence and the strategies implemented to achieve our vision. In this regard, the proposed mission of SIPA is to be the port operator of choice in the South Pacific by providing world-class services in logistics, shipping and port management. In order for this mission to be fulfilled, SIPA has to provide efficient and effective maritime services in the South Pacific through improved, speedy, and high-quality service offering.

We will endeavour to achieve our vision by delivering world class services to our customers and community through optimal performance and efficiency of our services, employees, processes, commercial stewardship and growth of our assets.

Values

Our core values drive our culture and priorities and provide a framework in which decisions are made at all levels of the port authority. It should reflect the proud maritime heritage and progressive work ethos of Solomon Islanders. As such, the proposed basic tenets of SIPA's core values are:

PROFESSIONALISM

Being the best we can be at all times.

PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP

Developing leaders at all levels of the organisation.

COMMERCIAL STEWARDSHIP

Looking after all aspects of the Port and making money.

STRATEGIC INNOVATION

New ideas and creative problem solving.

EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING AND DIVERSITY

Good terms and conditions of employment – respectful workplace.

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP

Contribute to the well-being of the Solomon Islands