Office of the FMSRCC, Republic of Fiji Navy

Key milestones included: ⚓️ The first international voyage with Navy women onboard ⚓️ Participation in regional Defence exercise KAKADU ⚓️ Completion of the scheduled 30-month refit ⚓️ Completion of 17 Courses across Cairns & Melbourne in which the ship’s company participated 2/3

𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙘𝙖 recently returned to Fiji after 6 months in 🇦🇺 𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙘𝙖‘s return strengthens the capability of the Navy fleet in terms of readiness & response to maritime security threats, environmental & resource protection & humanitarian response 1/3

CDRE Humphery Tawake, DC RFMF & CFN, chaired the #IMSAS SC meeting that incorporates Govt. agencies & private entities who have been delegated responsibilities by #MSAF to deliver key maritime services as part of the State’s obligations to key IMO conventions

𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙑𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙖, 𝙎𝙈𝘽 𝙄𝙠𝙖𝙫𝙪𝙠𝙖 & Fiji Hydrographic Office (FHO) pers are currently conducting joint surveys with the Australian Hydrographic Office at Natovi Waters FHO will continue mapping Fiji waters to ensure maritime safety & support Fiji’s blue economy

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 🇫🇯⚓️🇳🇿

𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙆𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙪 recently returned from a maritime surveillance patrol of Fiji's north & east sectors of the Exclusive Economic Zone & territorial waters Several long-line & inshore fishing vessels were also boarded for compliance checks in our efforts to combat #IUU fishing

#ICYMI 🇫🇯 Supporting @ForumSEC Special Leader’s Retreat 🤿 Divers continue with work-up on new 🇺🇸 dive equipment 👷🏾‍♂️Engineers undergo engine maintenance course with @USCG 🇫🇯⚓️🇳🇿 will now represent the SW Pacific Hydrographic Comm. interests at Int. Hydrographic Council #Fiji

#ICYMI ⚓️ 𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙘𝙖 medics undergo workup with @Australian_Navy STG in Cairns 🇦🇺 🤿 Navy dive team undergo workup training at 𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙑𝙞𝙩𝙞 🆘 Navy Search & Rescue flight conduct search in Lau ⚓️ Legal & policy officers meet with 🇺🇸@USCG D14 officers

Over the past week, Rescue Coordination Centre Fiji has been coordinating several search & rescue cases within the region In 2 separate cases, 10 pers were rescued in Kiribati waters with the support of local assets Navy assets are now assisting with a #SAR case in Matuku, Lau

The 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗷𝗶 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝘆 wishes everyone a safe, enjoyable & Merry Christmas 🎄 We also wish you all a happy & prosperous New Year! 🎊 To all mariners & those heading out to sea, safety first always and be prepared. Call 1️⃣5️⃣3️⃣9️⃣ for #SearchAndRescue

#SAR Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC FIJI) supported by @fiji_force coordinated the rescue of 12 crew after their fishing vessel ran aground SW off Gau Is and started taking in water A volunteer team from Nukuloa village was tasked to effect the rescue this morning…1/2 #Fiji

The Republic of Fiji Navy acknowledges the coordinated efforts of Police PCCC and Levuka Police Station Our sincere appreciation to the villagers of Nukuloa for their time and effort in responding to the distress call to rescue 12 mariners…2/2 #Fiji

#SAR Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC FIJI) supported by RCC NZ, coordinated the search for an overdue boat with 03POB that departed Gau on Sat 19/11 A @NZDefenceForce P3 located the boat South of Kadavu & assistance was rendered by #KokomoIsResort & @fiji_force WATERPOL #Fiji