Friday, 24 July 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) recently participated in the 14th Regional Maritime Security (MARSEC) Practitioner Programme (RMPP), held from 20 to 24 July 2026 at the Changi Command and Control Centre in the Republic of Singapore.
Representing the RBN were Lieutenant Commander Abdul Azim bin Haji Abdul Rahman, RBN and Lieutenant Commander Mohammad Haziq bin Mohammad Ali, RBN who engaged in hands-on, immersive learning alongside regional counterparts.
The week-long engagement brought together maritime security practitioners from across the region and beyond to exchange perspectives on the evolving maritime security landscape. Co-organised by the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) and the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), the programme featured expert lectures, strategic site visits, and high-level discussions with senior commanders from various maritime agencies.
Against the backdrop of an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) maritime environment, the curriculum underscored the critical importance of maritime security, safety, and environmental sustainability, anchored in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Key sessions emphasised enhanced regional cooperation to counter threats posed by dark vessels, ships evading Automatic Identification System (AIS) tracking and violations of international regulations. Discussions also focused on vital Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs) and strategic chokepoints, factoring in prevailing geopolitical dynamics. Furthermore, delegates addressed the safeguarding of critical underwater infrastructure, a topic of direct relevance to Brunei’s national maritime interests.
Beyond practical operational insights, the programme highlighted the enduring significance of forging robust partnerships, building mutual trust, and embracing collective responsibility to protect the shared maritime domain.
