New RFNS Stanley Brown Wharf and Gymnasium
THE Governor-General of Australia, David Hurley, and his wife Linda Hurley opened the new RFNS Stanley Brown Wharf and Gymnasium, last week.
Governor General Hurley said the completion of the wharf was a significant milestone in the Australia-Fiji vuvale relationship, for the Fiji Navy and for the nation as a whole.
“Fiji’s leadership in the maritime domain is impressive and testament to leadership in the nation. As island nations, we know that maritime security is critical to the safety and security of our region.”
Minister for Defence, National Security and Policing Inia Seruiratu said Fiji and Australia equally share and value the ocean and its natural resources.
“The porous nature of our borders together with isolated islands expose our vulnerability to unprecedented maritime threats. The provision of the Guardian Patrol Boats and the upgrading of the Stanley Brown Wharf will significantly reaffirm our posture in the maritime domain,” Minister Seruiratu said.