Tag: Fiji Navy
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Fiji Navy intensifies search for overdue punt off Korolevu as seas remain hazardous
The Fiji Navy deployed patrol vessel RFNS Savenaca at 3am today in an intensified search for a punt that failed to return after departing Korolevu for… Read more
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Fiji Navy Officer Joins Operation Tui Moana 2026 to Combat IUU Fishing and Protect Tuna Stocks
For Meli, who lost his father only weeks before the operation began, the deployment has been both professional duty and personal solace. Read more
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Fiji Navy seeks more patrol boats to bolster maritime security across its vast waters
Fiji’s navy says two patrol boats aren’t enough to guard its vast maritime borders, relying instead on aerial assets, satellites and partner intelligence. A warning about… Read more
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Fiji Navy Spends Over $500,000 on Missing Fishermen Search, Urges Better Funding and Preparedness
New details surface from a week-long search for nine missing fishermen, underscoring the heavy cost and complexity of maritime rescues. The revelations point to sharper safety… Read more
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Fiji Navy Leads Multinational Search for Nine Missing Seafarers Off Kadavu
Rescue teams intensify the search for nine missing at sea off Kadavu as international partners join the operation. With aircraft, ships, and local communities mobilizing, authorities… Read more
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Fiji Navy to Expand Small Boats Squadron, Boosting Coastal Patrols and Readiness
Fiji’s Small Boats Squadron is stepping up sustained coastal patrols with plans to expand its vessels and personnel. The move aims to tighten littoral security, speed… Read more
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Fiji Navy Unveils Upgraded Mess Deck and Galley in Duavata Partnership with New Zealand
A refreshed mess deck and galley for Fiji’s naval personnel promises a boost in welfare and operational readiness. Backed by a long-running New Zealand partnership under… Read more
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Fiji Navy’s RFNS Timo Arrives in Cairns for Australian-Hosted Exercise and Fleet Review
Fiji’s Guardian-class patrol boat RFNS Timo has docked in Cairns as crews gear up for a major regional exercise and fleet review. Meanwhile, RFNS Savenaca is… Read more