Republic Of Fiji Navy

The Fijian Navy was created when Fiji ratified the recently created United Nations Convention on Laws of the Sea. The Convention established that maritime nation had an Exclusive Economic Zone of 200 kilometres, which extended Fiji's waters twentyfold, from to over .

Fiji was provided three Pacific Forum patrol vessels, designed and built by Australia, so its Pacific Forum neighbours could police their own sovereignty.

Captain Humphrey Tawake is the current Chief officer of the Fijian Navy.

Fleet

* , Pacific Forum patrol vessel, in use since May 1994
* , Pacific Forum patrol vessel, in use since May 1994
* , Pacific Forum patrol vessel, in use since October 1995
* , oceanic survey vessel donated by South Korea, in use since 2019
* , hydrographic survey vessel donated by China, in use since 2019, Fiji's largest vessel with a crew complement of about 30
* , the first of two Guardian-class patrol vessels, to be built in Australia

References

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{{cite news
, url = https://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Centre/News/NEW-GUARDIAN-CLASS-PATROL-BOAT-RFNS-SAVENACA-TO-BO
, title = New Guardian-class Patrol Boat - RFNS Savenaca to boost patrol on Fiji's EEZ
, work = Government of Fiji
, date = 2020-03-07
, access-date = 2020-03-08
, quote = “It was following Fiji’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea that the Fijian Navy was first formed and shortly thereafter, the Australian-Pacific Patrol Boat Program came to be. The program has been a pillar of regional security, showing that secure Fijian waters mean secure waters for every nation in our patch of the Pacific.

{{cite news
, url = https://themarketherald.com.au/austal-asxasb-delivers-6th-guardian-class-patrol-boat-to-fiji-navy-2020-03-06/
, title = Austal (ASX:ASB) delivers 6th guardian-class patrol boat to Fiji Navy
, work = The Market Herald
, author = Lisa Simcock
, date = 2020-03-06
, access-date = 2020-03-07
, quote = {{'Our warmest congratulations go to Prime Minister Bainimarama, the Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto and the Chief of Navy Captain Humphrey Tawake on the handover of this impressive new ship, the RFNS Savenaca,{{' he added.

{{cite news
, url = https://news.navy.gov.au/en/Sep2019/Fleet/5445/Divers-present-recompression-capability-to-Fiji%E2%80%99s-Chief-of-Navy.htm#.XmQE3I7YrnE
, title = Divers present recompression capability to Fiji's Chief of Navy
, work = Australian Navy
, date = 2019-09-10
, access-date = 2020-03-07
, quote = A Fijian Navy contingent led by the Chief of the Fijian Navy, Captain Humphrey Tawake, was recently given a familiarisation tour of the Royal Australian Navy’s Diver Recompression chambers.

{{cite news
, url = https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/maritime/eez-surveillance-capabilities-boosted-commander-natuva/
, title = EEZ surveillance capabilities boosted: Commander Natuva
, work = Fiji Broadcasting Corporation
, author = Maggie Boyle
, date = 2019-12-07
, archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191207014509/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/maritime/eez-surveillance-capabilities-boosted-commander-natuva/
, archive-date = 2019-12-07
, access-date = 2019-12-06
, url-status = live
, quote = Only two years ago, the Fiji Navy had to rely on other foreign vessels to assist them with border surveillance with only one ship in operation. Fast forward two years and there are six vessels in operation.

{{cite news
, url = http://www.fijichamber.com/uploads/content/43936280653221566777429_Supplement_to_the_2019_2020_Budget_Estimates.pdf
, title = Supplement to the 2019-2020 budget estimates
, publisher = Republic of Fiji Ministry of Economy
, date = 2019-06-07
, pages = 118
, access-date = 2019-10-26
, quote = A budget of $2.4 million is provided for the Unit for the operational expenses in 2019-2020 financial year. This included new funding of $363,102 for the recruitment of 15 personnel for manning of RFNS Volasiga; which is donated by the Republic of Korea (ROK) under the Fiji Hydrographic Office (FHO) and Korean Hydrographic Oceanography Agency (KHOA) bilateral partnership.

{{cite news
, url = https://www.fiji.gov.fj/getattachment/6af250ce-6d98-4fb8-82cd-ccfb229923f9/Fiji-Focus-Issue-13-Volume-10-July-03,-2019.aspx
, title = Economic development 'important for security'
, work = Government of Fiji
, author = Felix Lesinaivalu
, date = 2019-07-03
, page = 12
, access-date = 2019-10-26
, quote = He said the provision of RFNS Savenaca and RFNS Volasiga would enhance the Naval Division capabilities when it comes to Fiji’s vast EEZ. “The allocation of $1.1 million for the recruitment of 40 personnel to operate the two vessels is, therefore, timely.”

{{cite news
, url = https://fijisun.com.fj/2019/02/06/fijian-navy-unveils-name-of-new-hydrographic-survey-vessel/
, title = Fijian Navy Unveils Name of New Hydrographic Survey Vessel
, work = Fiji Sun
, author = Shirika Shalini
, date = 2019-02-06
, archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191026060706/https://fijisun.com.fj/2019/02/06/fijian-navy-unveils-name-of-new-hydrographic-survey-vessel/
, archive-date = 2019-10-26
, access-date = 2019-10-26
, url-status = live

{{cite news
, url = https://fijivillage.com/News/New-navy-vessel-RFNS-Kacau-commissioned-yesterday-2k95rs/
, title = New navy vessel RFNS Kacau commissioned yesterday
, work = Fiji Village
, author = Timoci Qaranivalu
, date = 2018-12-22
, archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181224165231/http://fijivillage.com/news/New-navy-vessel-RFNS-Kacau-commissioned-yesterday-2k95rs/
, archive-date = 2018-12-24
, access-date = 2019-11-02
, url-status = live
, quote = The RFNS Kacau is a Hydrographic Vessel that will help the Fiji Navy in the measurement and description of the physical features of the coastal areas.

{{cite web
, url = http://www.parliament.gov.fj/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Review-Report-of-teh-Ministry-of-Defence-National-Security-and-Immigration-Bi-Annual-Report.pdf
, title = Review Report of the Ministry of Defence, National Security and Immigration Bi-Annual Report January – July 2016
, work = Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
, date = July 2016
, pages = 13, 27, 29
, archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191102165159/http://www.parliament.gov.fj/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Review-Report-of-teh-Ministry-of-Defence-National-Security-and-Immigration-Bi-Annual-Report.pdf
, archive-date = 2019-11-02
, url-status = live
, quote = RFMF and Fiji Navy through China Aid have received RFN Kacau a hydrographic vessel with a deck that is re-configured like a catamaran, doubles as a heavy lift vessel.

{{cite news
, url = https://new.qq.com/omn/20181008/20181008A0UCM4.html
, title = 中国造新型双体水文船抵达斐济，将加入斐济海军
, work = 环球时报热点
, date = 2018-10-08
, language = zh
, trans-title = China twin body hydrological ship arrives in Fiji and will join Fiji Navy
, archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181008074138/https://new.qq.com/omn/20181008/20181008A0UCM4.html
, archive-date = 2018-10-08
, access-date = 2019-11-02
, url-status = live
, quote = 解放军海军与斐济海军间的培训合作持续大约四个月，RFNS Kacau号正式的移交日期将定在今年圣诞节前完成。斐济总理姆拜尼马拉马在苏瓦瓦鲁湾的斯坦利布朗海军基地参加了接舰仪式并感谢船员们的努力和付出。

{{cite news
, url = https://citizenjournalismfiji.com/2018/12/21/china-commissions-rfns-kacau-to-fiji-navy/
, title = China commissions RFNS Kacau to Fiji Navy
, work = Citizen Journalism Fiji
, date = 2018-12-21
, access-date = 2019-11-02
, quote = This comes after China’s commitment in the Pacific for additional capability building, protection of Fiji’s resources and security. Royal Fiji Navy thanked the People’s Republic Of China for the assistance.

{{cite news
, url = http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=14375779535bbac7549f6aa754d909
, title = New vessel enhances Fijian navy's capabilities
, work = Pacific News Service
, date = 2018-10-07
, access-date = 2019-11-02
, quote = 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, {{'who saw fit to donate a vessel of such a magnitude because of the role we have in Fiji not only that, but also maritime security in the region{{'.

{{cite news
, url = https://thediplomat.com/2018/07/china-to-gift-hydrographic-and-surveillance-vessel-to-fiji/
, title = China to Gift Hydrographic and Surveillance Vessel to Fiji: The transfer marks growing ties between Beijing and Suva
, work = The Diplomat
, author = Ankit Panda
, date = 2018-07-18
, archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180917103246/https://thediplomat.com/2018/07/china-to-gift-hydrographic-and-surveillance-vessel-to-fiji/
, archive-date = 2018-09-17
, url-status = live
, quote = Last week, the Fiji Navy announced that it would receive a new surveillance and hydrographic vessel from China. Named RFNS Kacau, the vessel will join the Fijian Navy’s main fleet later this year.

{{cite news
, url = http://english.chinamil.com.cn/view/2019-03/21/content_9455294.htm
, title = Fijian Defense Minister Seruiratu Praises Fiji-China Navy Ties
, work = Fiji Sun
, author = Li Jiayao
, date = 2019-03-21
, archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191102164907/http://web.archive.org/screenshot/http://english.chinamil.com.cn/view/2019-03/21/content_9455294.htm
, archive-date = 2019-11-02
, url-status = live
, quote = {{'RFNS Kacau is the first of its kind that will grace our seas because of its range of operational capability, which is not limited to hydrographic survey but maritime surveillance, HADR, diving, Search and Rescue,{{' he said.

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