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1/20/2025 8:53 AM

ROYAL BRUNEI AIRLINES GOLF CLUB, Sunday, 19 January 2025 - The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) hosted a golf interaction event at the Royal Brunei Airlines Golf Club in conjunction with the Royal Brunei Navy's 59th Anniversary. This friendly 18-hole golf competition brought together RBN officers to foster camaraderie and strengthen cooperation among participants.

Publish Date: 1/19/2025
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1/16/2025 10:37 PM

Muara, Thursday, 16 January 2025 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) concluded the inaugural Engineering and Logistics Exchange Program (ELEP) 2025, held from 13 to 16 January 2025 in Brunei. The program was officiated by Commander Haji Ainolnizam bin Hj Ibrahim, Commandant of Support Services.

Publish Date: 1/16/2025
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1/14/2025 3:55 PM

Airport Mall Berakas, Saturday, January 11 2025 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) Female Officers and Personnel hosted the annual Majlis Ramah Mesra 2023/2024 at London Hall, Airport Mall Berakas. The event was graced by the presence of Yang Mulia Lieutenant Commander Suzalina binti Haji Serbini as the Guest of Honour. Also in attendance were all female officers and personnel of the RBN. 

Publish Date: 1/14/2025
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1/10/2025 10:57 PM

MUARA, Friday, 10 January 2025 – With the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzadin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Captain Sahibul Bahari bin Haji Zainal Abidin RBN took over the helm of command of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) from Captain Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, the outgoing 13th Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy at a Change of Command Ceremony this morning at Muara Naval Base. 

Publish Date: 1/10/2025
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1/8/2025 8:43 PM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, Tuesday, 7 January 2025 – The unveiling ceremony for fleet ships and departments’ crests was held at Jetty Bravo, Muara Naval Base. Present as Guest of Honour was Captain Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, Acting Commander RBN. 

Publish Date: 1/7/2025
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12/31/2024 11:57 AM

JETTY ALPHA, MUARA NAVAL BASE, Monday, 30 December 2024 — A signicant chapter in Royal Brunei Navy history unfolded today as KDB MUSTAED witnessed a poignant handover-takeover ceremony between two distinguished female Commanding Officers (CO). 

Publish Date: 12/30/2024
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12/28/2024 10:35 AM

MUARA, Friday, 27 December 2024 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) has distributed "Back to School" donations to identified personnel, comprising schoolbooks and stationery for their children, in anticipation of the new school term in Brunei. A total of 19 families benefited from the assistance.

Publish Date: 12/27/2024
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12/28/2024 11:26 AM

HAI PHONG, REPUBLIC SOCIALIST OF VIETNAM,  Thursday, 26 December 2024 - The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), led by Fleet Commander Captain Sahibul Bahari Hj Zainal Abidin, RBN, successfully participated in the 3rd Navy-to-Navy Talks with the Vietnam People's Navy (VPN). This engagement marks a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral defence relations and fostering maritime cooperation between the two navies.

Publish Date: 12/26/2024
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12/23/2024 9:57 PM

KUALA BELAIT, Saturday, 21 December 2024 – Three (03) Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) ships, KDB AFIAT, KDB MUSTAED, and KDB SERASA, have set sail for a two-day roadshow at MPABD, Kuala Belait, to engage with the local community and showcase the Navy's capabilities and career opportunities.​

Publish Date: 12/21/2024
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12/20/2024 8:56 PM

PENANJONG GARRISON, 20 December 2024 – The Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF) commemorated the successful completion of Basic Military Training for 124 male recruits of the 175th Intake and 46 female recruits of the 59th Intake. The ceremony, held at the Parade Square, Penanjong Garrison, was graced by Yang Mulia Captain Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin Bin Matserudin, RBN, Acting Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, as the Guest of Honour.

Publish Date: 12/20/2024
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12/20/2024 9:08 PM

NAVAL TRAINING CENTRE - Friday, 20th December 2024 – The closing ceremony for the Naval Engineering Officers Course (NEOC) 2024, involving three (03) young officers, was held at Dewan Nakhoda, Naval Training Centre (NTC).

Publish Date: 12/20/2024
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12/18/2024 2:35 PM

MUARA, Wednesday, 18 December 2024 – Lieutenant Commander Mohammad Amiel Azim bin Haji Afflon, RBN, CO KDB AFIAT and Lieutenant Dk Nur Bahirah binti Pg Hj Abdul Rahman, RBN, CO KDB MUSTAED were awarded the Royal Brunei Navy Command Badge. The badges were presented by the guest of honour, Captain Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, RBN, Acting Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy. ​

Publish Date: 12/18/2024
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12/17/2024 11:16 AM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, Sunday, 15 December 2024 - The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) hosted a Family Day in conjunction with its 59th anniversary. It was a day filled with joy, love, and gratitude, where everyone came together as one big family. Captain Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, RBN, Acting Commander of RBN and his spouse, led the event as the Guest of Honour.

Publish Date: 12/15/2024
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12/14/2024 12:23 PM

MUARA, Friday, 13 December 2024 – The closing ceremony for the Intermediate Navigation Officer Course (INOC) Serial 02/2024 was held at Nakhoda Ragam Hall, Naval Training Centre, where five (05) Royal Brunei Navy Fleet Executives were awarded certificates for the successful completion of the rigorous course. Attending as the Guest of Honour was the Acting Fleet Commander, Commander Sonny Iskandar bin Rasani, RBN. Also in attendance were the Commanding Officers of participating ships, fleet officers, course instructors, and administrative personnel.

Publish Date: 12/13/2024
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12/14/2024 1:04 PM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, 13 December 2024 - On this blessed Friday afternoon, the officers and crew of KDB SYAFAAT conducted a handing over ceremony for her Commanding Officer (CO). 

Publish Date: 12/13/2024
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12/15/2024 8:43 PM

MUARA, Friday, 13th December 2024 – The Certificate Presentation and Closing Ceremony for the Senior NCO Leadership Course 2024 Session took place this morning at the Conference Room, Serasa Water Sports Complex, Royal Brunei Navy. Present as the Guest of Honour was Lieutenant Commander Pengiran Muhammad Saifullah Abdul Azim Bin Pengiran Abdullah, RBN, Officer Commanding Naval Training Development. Also in attendance were officers, the Acting Drill Sergeant Major, warrant officers, and instructors from the Leadership and Management Division of the Royal Brunei Navy.​


Publish Date: 12/13/2024
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12/13/2024 9:36 AM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, Thursday, December 12, 2024 - USS EMORY S. LAND  has departed Brunei Darussalam after a logistic visit from 10 December to 12 December 2024 led by Captain Kenneth Holland, USN, Commanding Officer of USS EMORY S. LAND.

Publish Date: 12/12/2024
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12/11/2024 2:26 PM

Muara Naval Base, 09 December 2024 – In celebration of the school holidays, the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) hosted educational visits from the Perpustakaan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (Lambak and Bandar branches), as well as youth from Syababul Mubasyir at Kampong Sungai Besar Mosque.

Publish Date: 12/9/2024
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12/7/2024 12:11 PM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, Friday, 06 December 2024 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) Water Polo and Swimming Championship 2024 officially concluded today at the RBN Swimming Pool, Muara Naval Base. The event began with the final round of the Water Polo match, where Armada ‘B’ defeat Armada ‘A’. This was followed by two swimming events: the 100m freestyle and the 4x50m freestyle relay. Armada ‘B’ emerged as the overall champion of the tournament, securing 9 gold medals and 2 silver medals.​

Publish Date: 12/6/2024
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12/7/2024 12:32 PM

​MUARA NAVAL BASE, Friday, 06 December 2024 – Brigadier General Sarah H. Russ, Mobilization Assistant to the J5, Director of Strategic Planning and Policy at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) as part of the 17th Joint Defence Working Committee (JDWC) programme. The 17th JDWC meeting between the United States of America and Brunei was held on 5 December 2024.​


Publish Date: 12/6/2024
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12/7/2024 11:14 AM

PENANJONG GARISSON, IL ABDB -  Thursday 05 December 2024, the Advanced and Intermediate Base Defence Course Session 2024, conducted its final exercise, "Sauh Perisai Tempur," at Penanjong Garrison, IL ABDB. Present as the guest of honour of the closing ceremony was Lieutenant Commander Mohd Adib Faliq bin Mohamad, RBN, Officer Commanding Regimental Police.

Publish Date: 12/5/2024
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12/7/2024 11:46 AM

​MUARA, Thursday, 05 December 2024 – Captain Khairil Haji Abdul Rahman, RBN, Acting Commander of the RBN attended the 11th Multilateral Maritime Virtual Key Leaders Engagement (KLE) hosted by Admiral Stephen T. Web Koehler, Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet (USPACFLT). The KLE represents a virtual platform to communicate and discuss matters of mutual concerns, and in this series, discussions revolve around the theme of " Challenges and Opportunities in Naval Logistics Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific”.​


Publish Date: 12/5/2024
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12/11/2024 2:46 PM

MUARA NAVY BASE, Thursday, 5 December 2024 – A group of twenty-eight (28) students and supervisors from the Institute of Brunei Technical Education Campus Jefri Bolkiah recently visited the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) for an educational tour. The visit commenced at the Bendahara Sakam Meeting Room, Naval Training Centre (NTC), where Lieutenant Commander Shahbillellah Ikhwan bin Haji Ramlee, RBN, together with personnel from the Human Resource Cell, warmly welcomed the group. He delivered an opening address, followed by a comprehensive briefing on career opportunities, roles, and responsibilities within the RBN.

Publish Date: 12/5/2024
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12/7/2024 11:31 AM

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Wednesday, 4 December 2024 – Twenty-nine (29) participants from the Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Session 2024 of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) had the opportunity to visit the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC). The visit was led by Lieutenant Commander Ahmad Afifi bin Haji Antin, Officer-In-Command of the Maritime Operations School, RBN. It was joined by Leadership and Management Instructors as well.

Publish Date: 12/4/2024
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12/1/2024 1:21 PM

TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 29 November 2024 – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) organised an Outstanding Awards Ceremony to recognise the academic achievements of its officers and personnel, including 15 children from the Royal Brunei Navy. The ceremony was held at the Defence Academy Auditorium in Tanah Jambu.

Publish Date: 11/29/2024
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12/1/2024 1:29 PM

MUARA NAVAL BASE, Friday, 29 November 2024 – KDB DARULAMAN and KDB SYAFAAT have successfully completed the 18-day Round-Borneo deployment. The ships were received by Acting Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), Captain Khairil bin Haji Abdul Rahman, RBN, during a homecoming ceremony. The deployed officers and crew disembarked the ships and performed sujud syukur to express gratitude to Allah SWT for their safe return. The ceremony continued with Doa Selamat and Doa Kesyukuran.

Publish Date: 11/29/2024
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11/28/2024 1:40 PM

Muara Naval Base, Wednesday, 27 November 2024 - The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) hosted a series of educational visits from 26 to 27 November 2024, welcoming students and teachers from several local schools. Participating institutions included Sekolah Rendah Rimba III (Cluster 3), Sekolah Rendah Muda Hashim Tutong (Cluster 3), Sekolah Ugama Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien, Kuala Belait, and Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina Hasan. 

Publish Date: 11/27/2024
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11/28/2024 1:33 PM

MUARA, Tuesday 26 November 2024 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) held the 2nd Navy-to-Navy Talks (NTNT) from 25 to 28 November 2024 in Brunei Darussalam. The meeting officially began on 26 November and was co-chaired by Captain Md Azrin bin Haji Mahmud, Chief of Staff of the Royal Brunei Navy, and Rear Admiral Chaksawat Saiwong, Director of the Office of Policy and Planning, Naval Operations Department, Royal Thai Navy.

Publish Date: 11/26/2024
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11/29/2024 10:47 PM

MUARA, Tuesday, 26 November 2024 – Participants from the Advanced and Intermediate Base Defence Course of 2024 and other departments under Base Defence took part in an Obstacle Challenge. The guest of honour for the event was Lieutenant Commander Mohd Adib Faliq bin Mohamad, RBN, Officer Commanding Regimental Police.

Publish Date: 11/26/2024
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11/25/2024 2:05 PM

HMS COLLINGWOOD, UNITED KINGDOM, Wednesday, 20 November 2024 - Lieutenant Commander Afifi Antin of the Royal Brunei Navy has successfully completed the International Principal Warfare Officer ‘A’ Course 2024 (IPWOA 24/01) at HMS Collingwood, one of the United Kingdom’s premier naval academies.

Publish Date: 11/25/2024
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