MUARA NAVAL BASE, Tuesday, 01 August 2023 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) received a visit from Rear Admiral Rachel Durbin, Head Naval Engineering, Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in conjunction with the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023 Key Leaders Engagement from 31 July – 01 August 2023.
The delegation was welcomed by Captain Khairil Hj Abd Rahman, Fleet Commander at the RBN Fleet Headquarters. The bilateral meeting reaffirmed the bilateral ties between the two navies and explored areas of cooperation. RAdm Rachel Durbin, RAN also attended a sharing session with RBN engineers led by Captain Hj Nor Ariwwin bin Hj Mohd Ali, Commandant Support Services.
The visit to RBN was concluded with a luncheon hosted by Captain Hj Mohamad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, RBN Acting Commander where Rear Admiral Rachel Durbin, RAN had the opportunity to interact with RBN key leaders.
