After studying in New-Zealand for over a year, a Fiji midshipman graduated from the RNZN Officer of the Watch Bravo Course last month.
According to the Republic of the Fiji Navy this course was aimed to train officers to become Officer of the Watch at sea. RFN’s support commander, Marika Vosawale was also present at the graduation ceremony.
“Also completing a seminar was SBLT Iliesa Namuira.
He attended as Pacific Future Leaders Summit in Security in New Zealand,”the RFN stated.
“The summit brought young defence professionals from Fiji, NZ, AUS, Tonga, PNG, Chile and France to build capacity and collaborate on current regional security issues.”
In other RFN updates, the RFN Kikau and crew members were part of a regional Fisheries Enforcement and Surveillance operation Tui Moana 2023.
The RFN reported that during the operations, Fisheries Enforcement and RFN boarding officers conducted a total of 36 boardings.
“Operation Tui Moana 2023 has been very successful for Fiji’s effort in curbing IUU Fishing within Fiji’s EEZ and has been possible with the support of remote sensing platforms provided by FFA and aerial surveillance support by QUAD partners.”
“The RFN continues to assist the ministry in this space and through its collaboration many best practices have been identified and would continue to be enhanced in the near future.”
