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- ↑ Li Jiayao (2019-03-21). "Fijian Defense Minister Seruiratu Praises Fiji-China Navy Ties". Fiji Sun . Archived from the original on 2019-11-02.
'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.
- ↑ Ankit Panda (2018-07-18). "China to Gift Hydrographic and Surveillance Vessel to Fiji: The transfer marks growing ties between Beijing and Suva". The Diplomat . Archived from the original on 2018-09-17.
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.
- ↑ Timoci Qaranivalu (2018-12-22). "New navy vessel RFNS Kacau commissioned yesterday". Fiji Village . Archived from the original on 2018-12-24. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
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.
- ↑ "New vessel enhances Fijian navy's capabilities". Pacific News Service . 2018-10-07. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
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'.
- ↑ Shininka Shalini (2019-12-26). "Kacau to enhance service delivery". Fiji Sun . Archived from the original on 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
The ship can cater for twenty-nine crew.
- ↑ "Review Report of the Ministry of Defence, National Security and Immigration Bi-Annual Report January – July 2016" (PDF). Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence . July 2016. pp. 13, 27, 29. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-11-02.
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.
- ↑ "China commissions RFNS Kacau to Fiji Navy". Citizen Journalism Fiji . 2018-12-21. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
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.
- ↑ "中国造新型双体水文船抵达斐济，将加入斐济海军" [China twin body hydrological ship arrives in Fiji and will join Fiji Navy]. 环球时报热点 (in Chinese). 2018-10-08. Archived from the original on 2018-10-08. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
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。