RFNS Volasiga
The RFNS Volasiga is an oceanic survey vessel operated by the Republic of Fiji Navy.[1][2][3] She was donated by the Republic of Korea in 2019.[4] She has a crew of 15.
Fiji and the Korean Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency (KHOA) cooperate over the vessel's science program.[4]
References
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Felix Lesinaivalu (2019-07-03). "Economic development 'important for security'". Government of Fiji. p. 12. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
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."
- ^ Shirika Shalini (2019-02-06). "Fijian Navy Unveils Name of New Hydrographic Survey Vessel". Fiji Sun. Archived from the original on 2019-10-26. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
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Maggie Boyle (2019-12-07). "EEZ surveillance capabilities boosted: Commander Natuva". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 2019-12-07. Retrieved 2019-12-06.
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.
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"Supplement to the 2019-2020 budget estimates" (PDF). Republic of Fiji Ministry of Economy. 2019-06-07. p. 118. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
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.