Operation Ika Moana – Unity March

On Friday morning; 15th August 2025, Samoa proudly hosted a unity march as part of Operation Ika Moana 2025, bringing together participating Pacific nations in a powerful display of solidarity.

Crew members from across the region—Tuvalu, Kiribati, Tonga, Fiji, and the Cook Islands—alongside observers from Timor Leste, Palau, RMI, PNG, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, marched from Police Headquarters to the Government Building in Apia for the official flag-raising ceremony.

The march showcased the strength of regional cooperation under the Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP), which fosters partnership, interoperability, and shared commitment to protecting the Blue Pacific Continent.

Commissioner of Police, Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo, commended the participating nations, noting that “Operation Ika Moana is more than a security initiative—it is a testament to Pacific unity and our collective responsibility to safeguard our oceans and communities.”

The march concluded with participants returning to Matautu Wharf before continuing the day’s activities, including a sports tournament and community engagement at the Pacific Federation Park.

Samoa is honored to lead and host Operation Ika Moana 2025. Together, we are stronger for a safer, more secure Pacific.