Republic of Fiji Navy Archives

March 8, 2020

Austal delivers sixth Guardian-class patrol boat

Written by Baird Maritime on March 8, 2020. Posted in Ausmarine - Maritime Security, Ships (Naval).

Austal handed over the sixth Guardian-class patrol boat to the Australian Department of Defence in a ceremony on Friday, March 6. The 39-metre vessel was then formally ..

July 24, 2018

NZDF helps Fiji authorities recover island cocaine cache

Written by Baird Maritime on July 24, 2018. Posted in Ausmarine - Maritime Security, Non-Naval (Maritime Security).

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has assisted Fiji authorities in retrieving over 12 kilograms of cocaine, found on a remote island last week.

October 25, 2019

Fiji’s future Guardian-class patrol boat to honour fallen sailor

Written by Baird Maritime on October 25, 2019. Posted in Ausmarine - Maritime Security, Ships (Naval).

The Republic of Fiji Navy has confirmed that its newest Guardian-class patrol boat will be named RFNS Savenaca. The vessel honours Seaman Savenaca Naulutuma, a Fiji-born ..

October 1, 2018

FEATURE | Canberra strives to enhance Pacific maritime security

Written by Trevor Hollingsbee on October 1, 2018. Posted in Ausmarine - Maritime Security, Maritime Security World, Ships (Naval).

Australia lies adjacent to a number of territories which are vulnerable to corruption, organised crime, poor governance and natural disasters, and are judged by some as ..