February 16, 2021 5:50 am
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Language is a barrier for the Fiji Navy when it comes to maritime surveillance and search and rescue operations.
Commander Maritime Timoci Natuva says in an effort to address the issue, members of the Fiji Navy began French language lessons under an agreement between the French government and Fiji.
Commander Natuva says this will also enable them to respond more easily to distress calls.
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“Our personnel that are currently undergoing the training, some of them work onboard as communicators, there is two that is working onboard for the Fiji Rescue and Co-ordination Centre so it’s an extra skill for them, for our personnel.”