The Solomon Islands has created a moratorium on U.S. Navy vessels coming into its ports, American officers mentioned Tuesday. The ban, which was revealed by the U.S. embassy in Australia, comes after a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the Oliver Henry, was prevented from making a routine cease at a port final week when the native authorities wouldn’t reply a request to refuel. The Solomon Islands has seen its relations with the U.S. deteriorate this 12 months after signing a safety alliance with China within the spring. Western allies have been involved about what the deal might imply for Beijing’s affect within the Pacific. “On Aug. 29, the US obtained formal notification from the Authorities of Solomon Islands concerning a moratorium on all naval visits, pending updates in protocol procedures,” the U.S. embassy in Australia mentioned in an announcement Tuesday.