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We congratulate Midshipman Samuela Logavatu, who after four years of study, graduated at the top of his class from the Wuhan Naval School of Engineering, China. Bravo Zulu MID Logavatu โ๏ธ
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The Republic of Fiji Navy held its first parade for 2021 which was reviewed by the Commander RFMF. A significant milestone was the commissioning of ENS Sokoilagi. She is the 1st female officer to serve onboard the RFN fleet and 2nd commissioned female officer in RFN history #Fiji
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A privilege and an honor for our Republic of Fiji Navy personnel who were part of the @Rfmf_Media contingent to represent #Fiji in the #Coronation procession for His Majesty King Charles III. A 4,000 strong procession that included 400 personnel from other Commonwealth Nations
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1/3 As much as we do our best to adhere to COVID-safe protocols, the reality is such that working in a confined space onboard ships increases exposure & transmission due to the contagious nature of this new variant. We anticipated this and those infected are from the same bubble.
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The patrol boat ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ช returned early this morning after successfully retrieving a 3yo patient from the island of Moce in the Lau Group . The pt had developed a medical condition requiring immediate referral. ๐ retrieval attempts were called off due to โ๏ธ #Fijiโฆ1/2
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We congratulate the newly appointed Commander RFMF, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff on their new roles. Looking foward to the new dawn of leadership in the RFMF.
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On this #IWD2022, we celebrate the achievements of women in the Republic of Fiji Navy. Their contributions to #OurNavy are valued and celebrated and we collectively embrace the theme to #BreakTheBias #Fiji
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In commemorating 48 years, #NavyDay celebrations honored Mrs Jean Elizabeth Brown, wife of the first commander of the RFN, CAPT. Stanley Brown and for whom ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ก๐๐ฎ ๐ฝ๐ง๐ค๐ฌ๐ฃ is named after. BRAVO ZULU to all who have served & currently serving in the RFN โ๏ธ๐ซ๐ฏ
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Vinaka vakalevu to the @NZDefenceForce for the lovely surprise this morning delivered to Navy HQ. The men & women of the RFN who remain on watch in the absence of our shipmates, who are isolated and recovering, send a big Vinaka Vakalevu! . You definitely made us ๐. ๐ณ๐ฟโ๏ธ๐ซ๐ฏ #Fiji
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BZ to LEUT Tikomaimakogai & MID Batiniqila having completed their studies in the UK. โ๏ธLEUT Tikomaimakogai completed the Intl. Lieutenants Course. โ๏ธ MID Batiniqila completed the Royal Navyโs Initial Officer Training. She is the 1st ๐ซ๐ฏ female to have trained at Dartmouth #Fiji
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#ICYMI The Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) Fiji that is managed by RFN successfully coordinated the retrieval of a foreign national from Kiribati following a Search & Rescue distress out at high seas. #BravoZulu to all parties that participated in this #Medevac case #Fiji
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FEMAT Prehospital Coordination Center tonight with Navy duty crew receiving medical emergency calls every 1-3 minutes, flagging to clinicians for triage and tasking COVID ambulances from RFMF, RFN, FPF, VFR, StJA - some with MoH doctors for critical care response #NavyStrong
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Having returned from Southern Lau over the weekend, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ is postured ready to support a joint Government response to the Lau group. The RFN continues with its planning to support HADR response & have also been in contact with HM Tongan Navy #Fiji
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HAPPY FIJI DAY!!!!.๐ซ๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฏ ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฏ.๐ซ๐ฏ ๐ซ๐ฏ ๐ซ๐ฏ.๐ซ๐ฏ ๐ซ๐ฏ.๐ซ๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฏ ๐ซ๐ฏ. ๐ซ๐ฏ ๐ซ๐ฏ. ๐ซ๐ฏ ๐ซ๐ฏ. ๐ซ๐ฏ ๐ซ๐ฏ. ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฏ ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฏ
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On this #WorldOceansDay, we welcome back ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ & #HMASArarat from joint patrols within the #Fiji EEZ & high seas pocket. The two patrol boats rendezvoused at Fijiโs NW EEZ border and patrolled over 1,200Nm of ocean 1/2 ๐ซ๐ฏโ๏ธ๐ฆ๐บ #Vuvale #Fiji
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๐๐ถ๐ญ๐ข ๐๐ช๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข @jmsdf_pao_eng JS KIRISAME (DD-104), a Murasame-class destroyer, currently on a goodwill visit to the Pacific to strengthen partnerships. JS KIRISAME conducted Officer of the Watch maneuvers with ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ผ๐ prior to calling into Suva harbor #Fiji
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Families and loved ones gathered today at ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ก๐๐ฎ ๐ฝ๐ง๐ค๐ฌ๐ฃ to send off ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ as she departed for an extended deployment which will also involve participating in regional Exercise KAKADU held off the coast of Darwin, ๐ฆ๐บ in the coming weeks โ๏ธ
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Congratulations to the @Australian_Navy for your 120th Anniversary. Small celebration @FijiNavy to celebrate and remember those who have served in past 120 years. Bravo Zulu. #vuvale
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๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ช conducted a PASSEX with @Australian_Navy ๐๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ช๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ก๐ฎ as she departed Suva for her return voyage back to Tonga to continue with HADR operations. We wish ๐๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ช๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ก๐ฎ fair winds and following seas ๐ซ๐ฏโ๏ธ๐ฆ๐บ #Fiji #Vuvale
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#SAR After an extensive search by ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ซ๐ฏ โ๏ธ โ๏ธ, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ช returned to Suva with 2 survivors from the FV TIRO II. A 3rd survivor had been transferred in Nadi. @fmsrcc RCC FIJI handed over the survivors to ๐ฎ๐ฝโโ๏ธ. ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ will also comb the search area #Fiji
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3/3 The RFN is working closely with relevant authorities on contact tracing so that further exposure from this cluster is handled appropriately. We know this too will pass, we will overcome and we look forward to the end state #CovidFreeFiji #StrongerTogether ๐ซ๐ฏ.
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Joint ex and ops in the high Seas between @Australian_Navy ship Gleneg and RFNS Savenaca in the past few days. These encounters enhances interoperability and support regional security and MDA. Collaboration and cooperation continue to strengthen under #vuvale framework. @AusHCFJ
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DC RFMF & CFN, CDRE @TawakeHumphery attended the ๐ฆ๐บ Change of Navy Command ceremony & was the first Chief of Navy to pay a courtesy visit to @CN_Australia VADM Mark Hammond. He reaffirmed the strong partnership between our Navies to address regional security challenges. 1/2 #Fiji
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On this #AnzacDay, our Navy men and women participated at local and overseas events to honor our ๐ฆ๐บ๐ณ๐ฟ comrades who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
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CDRE Humphery Tawake, DC @RFMF_Defence & CFN hosted the Rt Hon. @JSHeappey, Minister of State (Minister for Armed Forces & Veterans) at Navy HQ. Discussions focussed on UK-Fiji Defence co-operation and priority areas of mutual interests ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ง
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1min before sunset, those involved come to attention. At sunset, the order to โPipe the still!โ is made. The โstillโ is duly piped on a boatswainโs call and the Navy Ensign & ๐ซ๐ฏ flag are lowered. On completion, the โcarry onโ is piped & duty personnel dismissed. #NavyTraditionsโ๏ธ
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1/2 Today is Intl. Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported & Unregulated Fishing. Despite a snag within RFN that is being managed, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ returned from regional fisheries op โTui Moanaโ. Over 10 days, 14 fishing vessels were intercepted in #Fiji waters
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1/4 The RFN is a tight-knit family who work in close quarters. The contagious nature of this variant means we are facing an unprecedented situation & managing thus far. Unfortunately & as anticipated, we now have a number of officers, sailors & loved ones who have tested positive.
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@pseudofijian @MOHFiji Roneel, to clarify your statement, a single sailor has been traced to a common event linked to other clusters, in this case, a funeral. He was the first RFN case. Unfortunately on his return, others contracted the virus onboard the ship. Vinaka.
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12 Fiji Navy officers & sailors, including 7 women are sea riders onboard @NZNavy .HMNZS CANTERBURY as part of a joint HADR exercise. The sea riders will engage in basic seamanship, general ship operations, landing craft & helicopter operations while the ship is underway ๐ซ๐ฏโ๏ธ๐ณ๐ฟ
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2/3 This has no doubt had an effect on naval pers who were out in force assisting with COVID support ops for over a year - health screening, Blue Lane initiative, maritime surveillance, search & rescue, HADR etc. These ops continue with our contingencies in place & partnerships.
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Congratulations to our boys for the Gold Medal Win in Tokyo. Special mention to team Manager Chief Petty Officer Jone Niurua and Able Seaman Meli Derenalagi for representing the nation. Bravo Zulu!.#navystrong .#teamfiji .#TokyoOlympics
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Successful medical evacuation early hours this morning by RFNS Savenaca with @MOHFiji from Koro ๐. Critically ill patient suffered complications from pregnancy. Safely transferred to CWMH. #teamfiji #soothersmaylive #fijinavy #FijiNews.@i_naitini.@fmsrcc .@Rfmf_Media .@llenoa
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On this Christmas Day, we acknowledge the ๐บ๐ธ๐ฆ๐บ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฉ Defence Attachรฉs for paying a special visit to Navy HQ with some treats for the men and women on duty, away from their families . Vinaka Saka vakalevu! . From all of us to you and yours, a very Merry Christmas! ๐
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The Honorable @FijiPM and Honorable Minister of @FisheriesOf joined members of the RFN today to receive their first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine. Over 300 RFN pers were vaccinated at both ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ก๐๐ฎ ๐ฝ๐ง๐ค๐ฌ๐ฃ & ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐. #Fiji #GetVaccinated
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The launch of #OurNavy Maritime Essential Services Centre (MESC) project was officiated this evening by ๐ซ๐ฏ Prime Minister Hon. Voreqe Bainimarama & ๐ฆ๐บ Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese. MESC is expected to be completed in 2024 & will contribute to our #BlueEconomyโฆ1/2 #Fiji
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22 Naval pers including 2 females, plus 4 Police officers are currently participating in a 2-week long course on ship boarding procedures conducted by ๐บ๐ธ @USCG . A mobile training team of 4 instructors & 1 facilitator are conducting training at ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐โฆ1/2
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๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ completes day 2 of exercises with @RoyalNavy @HMS_Spey conducting Officer of the Watch maneuvers to strengthen interoperability between the two navies and which involved practicing tactical communication & ship handling in close quarters #Fiji โ๏ธ
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The RFN attended to a humanitarian request from Naqelelevu Is. located to the NE of Vanua Levu. ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ was diverted from a sovereignty patrol to resupply and deliver much needed food & sanitary supplies for the islanders as their supplies had dwindled #Fiji
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๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ค๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ ? โ๏ธ๐ซ๐ฏ. The Republic of Fiji Navy invites interested applicants to apply. Please ensure all required documentation are in order and stay tuned to our social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@fijinavy) for updates #Fiji
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Navy HQ hosted the ๐ฌ๐ง Defence Advisor WGCDR Andy Bryant with reps from @FisheriesOf @fiji_force & FRCS. A debrief on joint ops with @HMS_Spey took place where ๐ซ๐ฏ pers were embarked as shipriders. In addition, discussions centered around priorities for future โ๏ธ engagements #Fiji
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We also congratulate WO 1 Joeli Rabuli who have assumed the role of the highest ranking NCO in the RFMF as Force Sargent Major (FSM). His leadership, experience and wise council will be critical to the new dawn of leadership in the RFMF.
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#ICYMI ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ & @HMS_Spey recently completed a 2 day OTW maneuvers to strengthen interoperability, practice close formation & tactical communications. HMS Spey departs today with ๐ซ๐ฏ sea riders onboard . We wish them fair winds & following seas ๐ซ๐ฏโ๏ธ๐ฌ๐ง #Fiji
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Providing a hydrographic service is one of #OurNavy roles & today we celebrate #WorldHydrographyDay. In addition to supporting safe navigation of ships, hydrography underpins most activities associated with the sea, incl maritime security & it contributes to #Fiji #BlueEconomy
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#ICYMI As #HMASArarat departed our shores, some of #OurNavy personnel also embarked for a day to participate in cooperative activities focused on building relations and knowledge-sharing on technical skills. They also conducted replenishment at sea with light line transfers #Fiji
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The Republic of Fiji Navy through the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) Fiji coordinated the early morning rescue of 19 crew members from a foreign-flagged vessel that ran aground and capsized in waters near northern Kadavu. The RFN and RCC FIJI extends an immense gratitude to
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#SAR RCC FIJI received a ๐ DISTRESS for a yacht with 01 pob that struck a reef in the vicinity of Solo lighthouse and was taking in water. In a coordinated effort with @fiji_force, a volunteer rescue team from KOKOMO Island Resort was tasked for the rescue. BZ Kokomo!
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As we continue to celebrate ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ โ๏ธ, today we mark the 5th Anniversary of the Fiji Maritime Surveillance Rescue Coordination Centre @fmsrcc . Commissioned in 2017, the FMSRCC is responsible for:. โ๏ธ Maritime Domain Awareness.โ๏ธ Search and Rescue . #Fiji
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Navy divers AB Bulidreketi & AB Damudamu continue their training at the Naval Diving & Salvage Training Center in Florida. The divers are being trained in salvage & recovery ops, basic dive medicine, scuba air diving, surface supplied diving ops & underwater search ops ๐ซ๐ฏ๐คฟโ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ
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1/2 DCRFMF, CDRE @TawakeHumphery today signed an MOA with Director & CEO of @MaritimeNZ Kirstie Hewlett in a virtual meet to formalize arrangements between the Rescue Coordination Centers - RCC FIJI & RCC NZ. The MOA strengthens the partnership between ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ณ๐ฟ in regional #SAR #Fiji
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Vinaka vakalevu @USCG #CutterStratton (WMSL 752) for the unplanned encounter at sea with ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐. We appreciate the combined effort to protect fisheries resources and wish you fair winds and following seas on your next tasking ๐ซ๐ฏโ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ
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DC RFMF & CFN, CDRE Humphery Tawake welcomed @Australian_Navy Chief of Staff Navy HQ, CDRE Ray Leggatt & his delegation for ๐ซ๐ฏโ๏ธ๐ฆ๐บ Navy to Navy Talks. #N2NTalks is the principal forum for interaction between senior navy leadership to strengthen bilateral ties #Vuvale #Fiji. 1/2
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๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ recently returned to Fiji after 6 months in ๐ฆ๐บ. ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐โs return strengthens the capability of the Navy fleet in terms of readiness & response to maritime security threats, environmental & resource protection & humanitarian response.1/3
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The RFN congratulates LCDR Waqatairewa upon receiving his Masters in Capability and Technology Management from the UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). Bravo Zulu LCDR Waqatairewa ๐๐ฝโ๏ธ๐ซ๐ฏ
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CDRE Humphery Tawake, DC RFMF & CN attended the International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS) hosted by the ๐ฎ๐ฉ Navy. The IMSS coincided with the 4th Multilateral Naval Exercise KOMODO (MNEK). The MNEK and IMSS provided insights on national security and defence strategiesโฆ1/2
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Navy Headquarters held a dawn service on this #RemembanceDay in the presence of active duty personnel and veterans, to honor the sacrifices and dedication of our servicemen and women- those who have served and those who have fallen. Lest we forget, we will remember them ๐ซ๐ฏ
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The RFN would like to wish a very happy birthday to DCRFMF & CFN, CDRE Tawake!. Many happy returns from the men and women of the RFN, and may the good Lord continue to bless you and your family. A morning tea at RFN HQ was attended by the RFN & ADF officers
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To strengthen maritime security & enhance joint capabilities out at sea, ๐ซ๐ฏ Navy & Police officers are at @UNODC Lab to continue building capacity in safe handling of #SyntheticOpioids & preliminary identification of illicit drugs. Thank you @UNODC_MCP for facilitating ๐ซ๐ฏโ๏ธ๐บ๐ณ
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Tomorrow is 25th July and marks our 46th Anniversary. This year's celebration different due to outbreak so celebration was brief. However it is special, because we are reminded why we exist; to serve others. Celebrate with service!.#46thAnniversary.#yournavy .#teamfiji.#covidops
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CDRE Humphery Tawake, Deputy Commander @RFMF_Defence & Commander Fiji Navy reviewed the Navy parade as the RFN marks #NavyWeek. The parade also saw the commissioning of two junior naval officers. This week marks 48 years since the RFNโs establishment in 1975 โ๏ธ
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.@HMS_Spey is currently supporting #OurNavy efforts through joint patrols focused on IUU fishing & maritime security operations with ๐ซ๐ฏ pers embarked. The sea rider program provides an opportunity for sharing local knowledge & expertise to strengthen interoperability #Fiji ๐ซ๐ฏโ๏ธ๐ฌ๐ง
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#OurNavy congratulates Sub-Lieutenant Michael Brown for completing his Post Graduate Diploma in Hydrography Meteorology Advanced Survey from Plymouth University in the United Kingdom. Bravo Zulu SBLT Brown! โ๏ธ๐ซ๐ฏ #Hydrography
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#ICYMI .โ๏ธ CDRE. Humphery Tawake visits Austal shipyard in Cairns. ๐ Snr. Search & Rescue officers with Women in Maritime delegates at PACSAR9. โ๏ธ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ makes final preparations before sailing to Fiji. ๐บ๏ธ RADM Rhett Hatcher, ๐ฌ๐ง Hydrographer visits Fiji Navy
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An auspicious occasion this morning as ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ช๐๐ข๐๐ช, graciously supported by the Australian government through the Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP) and Vuvale Partnership, was commissioned into active service. The presence of distinguished guests including
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๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ช, the last remaining Pacific class patrol boat departed our shores today for Australia, in an emotional send-off witnessed by families of the shipโs crew and members of the RFN, following a traditional send-off presided over by CDRE Humphery Tawake, DC RFMF &
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We acknowledge the support from @MaritimeNZ Rescue Coordination Centre NZ in helping facilitate assistance from the RNZAF in deploying a P3 Orion that was able to help locate persons in distress and also drop off emergency supplies and EPIRB beacon for tracking #Fiji
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Pictures this past week:.๐ธ Fiji Hydrographic Office testing hydro-survey gear in Suva harbor.๐ธ @fmsrcc staff attend regional training at Pacific Fusion Centre ๐ป๐บ.๐ธ RFN secondment to ๐จ๐ฐ to support patrol boat operations.๐ธ RFN & @RFMF_Defence pers atttend OP KERIS AMAN II ๐ฒ๐พ
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CMDR Timoci Natuva, Navy Chief of Staff officiated at the graduation of 115 sailors today following the completion of an 8-week course focusing on Basic Branch, Maritime Law Enforcement, & Lead-Self training. The sailors report to their new posting next week โ๏ธ๐ ๏ธ๐กโ๏ธ๐ท๐พโโ๏ธ๐ปโก๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ซก
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#ICYMI .๐ซ๐ฏ Supporting @ForumSEC Special Leaderโs Retreat. ๐คฟ Divers continue with work-up on new ๐บ๐ธ dive equipment. ๐ท๐พโโ๏ธEngineers undergo engine maintenance course with @USCG . ๐ซ๐ฏโ๏ธ๐ณ๐ฟ will now represent the SW Pacific Hydrographic Comm. interests at Int. Hydrographic Council. #Fiji
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In order to strengthen local Search & Rescue coordination & develop capacity at Police divisional command centres, Senior #SAR officers from RCC ๐ซ๐ฏ & RCC ๐ณ๐ฟ are co-facilitating a #SAR Awareness Course at Navy Training Base ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ supported by @homeaffairsfj @MaritimeNZ
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Three weeks after the grounding incident and following two weeks of salvage operations focused on minimising environmental impact and preventing further damage, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ช๐๐ข๐๐ช (GCPB 402) was successfully recovered from the reef at Fulaga by a salvage tug, with support from
As salvage operations continue at Fulaga, the Republic of Fiji Navy can confirm that defueling operations being conducted by ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ have almost completed, with fuel transferred to a nearby salvage vessel. A second salvage vessel with specialist recovery
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#HMASArarat departed our shores on her return to ๐ฆ๐บ with #OurNavy women embarked for a day to experience sailing & interacting with the shipโs company. The searider opportunity focused on building relationships & participating in several activities onboard #WomenInMaritime #Fiji
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Deputy Commander RFMF & CFN, CDRE. Humphery Tawake reviewed the Navyโs Division at ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ก๐๐ฎ ๐ฝ๐ง๐ค๐ฌ๐ฃ. CDRE. Tawake reiterated in his address that consistency be maintained in executing operational best practices & standards while adhering to the RFMF values 1/2
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Congratulations to the @Rfmf_Media Tug-of-war team!. Sporting the nautical ZULU flag on their uniform that means โI require a tugโ. Vinaka vakalevu @fiji_force for making the team earn their ropes today. Until next year ๐ค. ๐ฟโ๏ธ๐ซ๐ฏ #SukunaBowl #Fiji
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During their joint patrol, both ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ & #HMASArarat also conducted 2 days of Officer of the Watch maneuvers and Replenishment at Sea approaches to enhance interoperability through tactical radio communications, ship-handling and seamanship 2/2 ๐ซ๐ฏโ๏ธ๐ฆ๐บ #Fiji
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The final divisional parade for 2023 for Commander Fiji Navy took place today at ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ก๐๐ฎ ๐ฝ๐ง๐ค๐ฌ๐ฃ. In his address CDRE Humphery Tawake acknowledged the many milestones achieved by the RFN and also highlighted the key focus areas for 2024โฆ1/2
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Our Navy women were hosted to a morning tea today by ๐ฆ๐บ Maritime Surveillance Advisor (MSA), LCDR Julia Griffin. The first female MSA to Fiji, LCDR Griffin is keen on mentoring and guiding our Navy women for the next 2 years in what is still a male-dominated environment #Fiji โ๏ธ
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The Republic of Fiji Navy confirms the crew are currently enroute to Suva, and our primary focus remains on conducting salvage operations with utmost regard for environmental safety while also addressing counseling support for the crew and families. The challenging conditions of
The Republic of Fiji Navy confirms the presence of additional support on scene, including aerial assistance from the Australian Defence Force, following the safe evacuation of all crew members. Above all else, the focus remains on ensuring the safety of all persons involved.
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Mr Mason Smith, Permanent Secretary @homeaffairsfj opened the @CrimarioII #IORIS Course, hosted by the RFN. #IORIS will be a key platform to enhance maritime operations planning & coordination between maritime border security & #SAR coordination authorities at MESC from late 2024
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