The Fiji Navy Received a Chinese-Built Hydrographic Vessel
11 Oktober 2018 New hydrographic vessel of Fijian Navy RFNS Kacau (all photos : Fijian Navy) New Vessel Enhances Fijian Navy’s Capabilities The Fijian Navy’s hydrography and maritime surveillance functions will now be fully enhanced with the arrival of its new ship the RFNS Kacau. The ship is the result of co-operation between the Fijian and Chinese governments as well as the Fijian Navy and People’s Liberation Army-Navy. The RFNS Kacau was welcomed at its Suva home, the Captain Stanley Brown Naval base yesterday. Heavy rain failed to dampen the spirits of navy officers and sailors as they celebrated the arrival of the newest addition to the navy fleet. Chief of the Fijian Navy Captain (Navy) Humphrey Tawake said, “Today (yesterday) marks a milestone in the announcement of our maritime security campaign with the arrival of RFNS Kacau.” He said the project was initiated by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) and the People’s Republic of China’s People’s Liberation Army-Navy...