Search and rescue operations continue for 9 missing fishermen - Fiji Navy
Search and rescue operations are continuing for the nine fishermen reported missing at sea after they failed to return from waters around Kadavu over the past few days.Th
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Fiji Navy honours women in service on International Women’s Day
As the world marks International Women's Day, the Republic of Fiji Navy is recognising the contribution of women serving in uniform and their growing role in strengthenin
Serving the British Navy and meeting King Charles has been a blessing - Tuinabunawa
From humble beginnings in Raiwaqa to meeting King Charles, serving in the British Royal Navy has been a blessing for Marika Tuinabunawa.Speaking from England, Tuinabunawa
INS Kadmatt concludes visit to Fiji with joint exercise with RFNS Savenaca
The visit of the Indian Navy Ship Kadmatt has concluded today with a passage exercise with the RFNS Savenaca. Fiji Navy says this exercise focused on communication and
Indian Navy strengthens ties with Fiji through free medical health screenings
Indian Naval Ship INS Kadmatt bought in a team of doctors and paramedical staff in collaboration with MIOT Pacific Medical and RFMF for free health screenings at Albert P
INS Kadmatt docks in Suva, strengthening India-Fiji naval ties
The Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt has arrived in Suva on a pivotal 3-day goodwill visit, symbolising the deepening defence partnership and vibrant cultural ties between India
Fiji Navy marks 50 years of dedicated service to the nation
For over five decades, the Republic of Fiji Navy has played a crucial role in safeguarding the nation’s territorial waters, while also contributing significantly t
US Navy Band lights up Rt Sukuna Park in 1st historic joint performance with Fiji Navy Band
The United States of America Blue Ridge Navy Band lit up Ratu Sukuna Park last night with some good old country and classic music that brought people from all walks of li
Oldest operational US War Vessel, USS Blue Ridge, docks in Suva
United States of America Navy Vessel 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge LCC 19, the oldest operational Navy Vessel in operation with 1,000 Navy crew members on board, is i
Committee recommends increase in budget to the Republic of Fiji Navy which receives less than 20% of RFMF resources
Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua says the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs and Defence is recommending an increased budget
RFNS Timo crew receive training from Royal Australian Navy in its last phase of workup
RFNS Timo ships company and boarding party were put through a series of tests under the watchful eye of the Royal Australian Navy DCP Sea training group today as it compl
RFNS Puamau to be replaced - Tikoduadua
The $18 million Navy vessel, RFNS Puamau which was was donated by Australia, and is damaged beyond repair after running aground in Lau just a month after being commission
RFNS Savenaca crew conducts training with the Royal Australian Navy
The crew of RFNS Savenaca recently underwent comprehensive collective training with the assistance of the Royal Australian Navy Sea Training Group focusing on a few key f
Negligence, non-adherence, and significant breaches led to the grounding of the RFNS Puamau – RFMF
The final and thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding the incident of the RFNS Puamau showed significant breaches, negligence, and non-adherence in applying
Fiji Navy apprehends suspected vessels involved in illegal fishing activities
The Fiji Navy Maritime Law Enforcement Operations including Forward Base West, Navy personnel and partner agencies apprehended several suspected vessels involved in ille
RFNS Puamau slowly takes in water on the reefs in Fulaga
As the Republic of Fiji Navy welcomed RFNS Savenaca along with the crew of RFNS Puamau last night, salvage works in Lau seems impossible as the boat slowly takes in water
Australia Defence Force provides aerial support to evacuate crew members of RFNS Puamau
Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua says he does not want to speculate anything on the grounding of the RFNS Puamau at the moment, but he is glad that
RFNS Puamau hits reef in Fulaga Lau
The Fiji Navy fleet Class Patrol Boat, RFNS Puamau has hit a reef in Fulaga, Lau and is stranded there at the moment. The Republic of Fiji Navy acknowledges the recent
Fijian on board HMS Tamar urges people to help Govt combat drugs and over fishing
Taniela Savou a Petty Officer Supply Chain on board HMS Tamar for the last 18 years says while Fiji faces a war on drugs and illegal fishing, we should help the Governmen
3 Fijians rescued after being lost at sea for 9 days
Three Fijians have been rescued about 277.8km north-west of Yasawa I Rara after being lost at sea in their 8.5 metre wooden fishing boat for 9 days. The Republic of Fi
Japanese Navy vessel to berth in Fiji
Japanese Navy vessel JS KIRISAME will be at the Suva Port from next Monday to Thursday. The Japanese Embassy says this port visit is a part of Indo-Pacific Deployment