Office of the FMSRCC, Republic of Fiji Navy

Fiji Maritime Surveillance Rescue Coordination Centre. Republic of Fiji Navy. Account is not being monitored. Toll free 📞1539. Email: [email protected]

[Office of the FMSRCC, Republic of Fiji Navy @fmsrcc]

The Republic of Fiji Navy welcomed 𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙘𝙖 into Suva yesterday

The crew will finish their quarantine before commencing with operations

Naval ops continue in support to @FijianGovt for COVID-19 & TC HAROLD

📞1539 for maritime movement requests & emergencies

[Republic of Fiji Navy @FijiNavy]

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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[Republic of Fiji Navy @FijiNavy]

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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[Republic of Fiji Navy @FijiNavy]

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

[Republic of Fiji Navy @FijiNavy]

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

[Republic of Fiji Navy @FijiNavy]

12 Fiji Navy officers & sailors, including 7 women are sea riders onboard @NZNavy
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 🇫🇯⚓️🇳🇿

[Republic of Fiji Navy @FijiNavy]

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

[Republic of Fiji Navy @FijiNavy]

#ICYMI
🇫🇯 Supporting @ForumSEC Special Leader’s Retreat

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

👷🏾‍♂️Engineers undergo engine maintenance course with @USCG

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

#Fiji

[Republic of Fiji Navy @FijiNavy]

#ICYMI
⚓️ 𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙘𝙖 medics undergo workup with @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 🇺🇸@USCG D14 officers

[Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji @MaritimeFiji]

#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

[Republic of Fiji Navy @FijiNavy]

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

[Office of the FMSRCC, Republic of Fiji Navy @fmsrcc]

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

Following the alert, local search teams, @FijiNavy SAR Flight & 𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙆𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙪 were tasked

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

[Office of the FMSRCC, Republic of Fiji Navy @fmsrcc]

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

[Fiji Meteorological Service @FJMETservice]

📣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 https://t.co/5958CRPfHG for more info.

[Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji @MaritimeFiji]

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.

[Office of the FMSRCC, Republic of Fiji Navy @fmsrcc]

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

[Republic of Fiji Navy @FijiNavy]

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

[Maritime New Zealand (Nō te rere moana Aotearoa) @MaritimeNZ]

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.

[Republic of Fiji Navy @FijiNavy]

#SAR Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC FIJI) supported by @fiji_force 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

[Republic of Fiji Navy @FijiNavy]

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

[Republic of Fiji Navy @FijiNavy]

#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 @NZDefenceForce P3 located the boat South of Kadavu & assistance was rendered by #KokomoIsResort & @fiji_force WATERPOL #Fiji