Silva Group Corp, a company specialising in transport, construction, and engineering in Samoa, launched a new shipping service yesterday. The vessel, MV Fotu O Samoa II, was christened at the Inter Island Wharf in Fagatogo, according to a Facebook post by Manu’atele Community Worldwide.
The event was attended by matais and villagers from Manu’a. This new service is operated under the Samoa flagship, aiming to improve island connectivity and support local economies.
Currently holding several American Samoa Government (ASG) infrastructure contracts in Manu’a, Silva Group has set up temporary operations in a local residence at Fusi, Si’ufaga Ta’ū. This launch marks an expansion of Silva Group’s services within the Samoan archipelago, directly connecting more communities and resources.
Silva Group Corp, headquartered in Vaitele, Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa, is a comprehensive service provider specialising in transport, construction, and engineering.
Established from a small transport business by Lauano Henry Silva in the 1970s, the company expanded under Salā Leslie Silva and his wife Jacinta Scanlan-Silva into a significant corporate entity, offering a wide range of services including container and fuel haulage, construction, and infrastructure projects.
In 2018, Silva Group expanded its operations to American Samoa, further solidifying its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining strong client relationships.
The company prides itself on its safety practices and its dedicated team of professionals equipped to handle substantial economic and community projects (SILVA GROUP).
