Ilalegagana Kenesareta Moananu

Samoa’s first female sea captain certified

She was among the 136 graduates of the Samoa Shipping Corporation Maritime Academy presented with their certificates last Wednesday.

Moananu will navigate the ship, operate it safely and efficiently, care for the safety of the passengers and cargo, ensure the seaworthiness of the ship, manage crew and supervise the loading and unloading.

Attaining the rank of sea captain is the realisation of a dream for Moananu.  “It was something that was on my mind for long time,” she told Newsline.