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
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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
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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 Royal NZ Navy
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 Pacific Islands Forum Special Leader’s Retreat

🤿 Divers continue with work-up on new 🇺🇸 dive equipment

👷🏾‍♂️Engineers undergo engine maintenance course with U.S. Coast Guard

🇫🇯⚓️🇳🇿 will now represent the SW Pacific Hydrographic Comm. interests at Int. Hydrographic Council

#Fiji

#ICYMI
⚓️ 𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙘𝙖 medics undergo workup with Royal 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 🇺🇸U.S. Coast Guard D14 officers

#MSAF is once again reminding mariners to closely monitor weather forecasts and all safety precautions before departing for a journey. Boat safety has always been and will always be our top priority.

#LifeJacketWornNobodyMourn #BoatSafety #SafetyAtSea

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

RCC Fiji is coordinating a #SAR case in waters around Matuku Is for a boat that capsized yesterday

Following the alert, local search teams, Republic of Fiji Navy SAR Flight & 𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙆𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙪 were tasked

2 people have been rescued & search efforts continue for 1 missing #Fiji

As we countdown the final hours of 2022, Republic of Fiji Navy Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC FIJI) watchkeepers AB Rokowailevu and AB Baravilala standby for the New Years Eve shift #SearchAndRescue

📣Heavy Rain Alert

🚨A Heavy Rain Alert is now in force for;
✅Yasawa & Mamanuca groups
✅greater Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki areas
✅interior of Ba & Ra provinces
✅Kadavu
✅Northern Division
✅Lau & Lomaiviti groups.

Click on bit.ly/3vpT6sY for more info.

SITUATION: AN ACTIVE TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE LIES SLOW MOVING TO THE WEST OF FIJI. THE ASSOCIATED RAIN BANDS CONTINUES TO AFFECT THE FIJI GROUP.A HEAVY RAIN ALERT IS NOW IN FORCE FOR YASAWA&MAMANUCA GROUPS, WESTERN DIVISION,INTERIOR OF BA& RA PROVINCE,KADAVU, LAU&LOMAIVITI GRP.

Mariners, during this period of inclement weather #BePrepared

❗️Check ⛈ forecast before going out
❗️Tell someone where you’re going & for how long
❗️Get a 406MHz distress beacon
❗️Phone charged & in waterproof pouch
❗️VHF Marine radio
❗️Lifejackets, Flares
❗️Emergency rations

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

Vinaka to Lemeki Lenoa from Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) Fiji for helping us develop search and rescue training resources for the Pacific Maritime Safety Programme! The PMSP is working with RCCNZ to develop the modules and expects to complete the modules early next year.

#SAR Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC FIJI) supported by Fiji Police Media 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 NZ Defence Force P3 located the boat South of Kadavu & assistance was rendered by #KokomoIsResort & Fiji Police Media WATERPOL #Fiji