MUARA, Saturday, 8 October 2016 – Today marked the end of the Bilateral Exercise code named ‘EX PENGUIN 17/16’ between the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), which was conducted from 3 – 8 October 2016.
Over the last five days, both navies have achieved several objectives during the Sea Phase exercise, namely sharing and strengthening operational procedures through combined training and various sea evolutions.
Subsequently, the Harbor Phase provided the opportunity for both navies to interact through friendly sport activities. It was a great competition as both teams were very enthusiastic and competitive. Overall, the RAN achieved the highest score for the Beach Volleyball and Beach Soccer event and walked home with the PENGUIN Cup. RBN won the Tug-of-War. The interaction promotes a healthy competition and develops teamwork skills between both navies.
During the closing ceremony, signing of Exercise Report was conducted between Commander Sahibul Bahari bin Hj Zainal Abidin, Commanding Officer of KDB DARUTTAQWA as the Commander Task Group (CTG) 17.01 and Commander Michael Moore, Commanding Officer of HMAS LARRAKIA as the Deputy Commander Task Group (DCTG) 17.01 who was representing RAN officially deactivated the exercise.
The closing ceremony took place at Multinational Coordination Centre (MNCC), Muara. Also present during the ceremony were officers and enlisted personnel from both navies.
RBN and RAN share common values as well as traditions and are looking forward on continuing on strengthening bonds and the professional relationship through the conduct of EXERCISE PENGUIN.
