MUARA, MONDAY, 6 APRIL 2026 – The Commanding Officer Handover Takeover Ceremony was held onboard KDB DARULAMAN’s Flight Deck. The ceremony marked the official transfer of command from the outgoing Commanding Officer, 739 Commander Ade Roddiane bin Haji Mohd Rosdi, RBN, to the incoming Commanding Officer, 790 Lieutenant Commander Haji Abdul Hafiz Mubarak bin Haji Rusli, RBN, who officially assumed his duty as the 6th Commanding Officer of KDB DARULAMAN.
Present to witness the ceremony was Captain Sonny Iskandar bin Rasani, RBN the Fleet Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, as the guest of honour.
The ceremony commenced after Colours by Lieutenant Haji Mohammad Farhan bin Haji Samsol, RBN, the Navigation Officer, by first reporting to the outgoing Commanding Officer followed by line inspection. Recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah was led by Petty Officer Abdul Azim bin Alikhan, Marine Engineer 5, and then the outgoing Commanding Officer conveyed his farewell speech.
Afterwards, signing of handing over and take over credentials by both outgoing and incoming Commanding Officers followed by the passing of Captain’s Wheel witnessed by the Fleet Commander. This naval tradition symbolises the change of command onboard navy ships or in any navy’s other formation.
The ceremony then continued on with speech from the incoming Commanding Officer and concluded by recitation of Doa Selamat by Petty Officer Abdul Azim. The ceremony was culminated with a group photo session at the forecastle, and then a lined up formation formed by officers and crew to bid their farewell the outgoing Commanding Officer.
The ceremony marked as the official transition of command to Lieutenant Commander Haji Abdul Hafiz Mubarak bin Haji Rusli, RBN, in hope for the continuity of leadership, professionalism, and operational excellence.
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KDB DARULAMAN MENERIMA PEGAWAI PEMERINTAH BAHARU
MUARA, ISNIN, 6 APRIL 2026 – Upacara Serah Terima Tugas Pegawai Pemerintah KDB DARULAMAN telah dilaksanakan di dek pesawat kapal KDB DARULAMAN. Upacara tersebut menandakan penyerahan tugas pemerintahan daripada mantan Pegawai Pemerintah, 739 Komander Ade Roddiane bin Haji Mohd Rosdi, TLDB, kepada Pegawai Pemerintah yang baharu, 790 Leftenan Komander Haji Abdul Hafiz Mubarak bin Haji Rusli, TLDB, yang secara rasmi mengambil alih tugas sebagai Pegawai Pemerintah KDB DARULAMAN yang ke-6.
Turut hadir bagi menyaksikan upacara tersebut ialah Pemerintah Armada Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei, Kepten Sonny Iskandar bin Rasani, TLDB, bersama para pegawai-pegawai dan krew kapal.
Upacara dimulakan sejurus menaikkan bendera, yangmana Leftenan Haji Muhammad Farhan bin Haji Samsol, TLDB, Pegawai Navigasi, melapor kepada mantan Pegawai Pemerintah, diikuti dengan pemeriksaan barisan. Kemudian bacaan Surah Al-Fatihah dikepalai oleh Bintara Abdul Azim bin Alikhan, Jurutera Merin 5 diikuti dengan ucapan perpisahan dari mantan Pegawai Pemerintah.
Setelah itu, kedua-dua Pegawai Pemerintah menandatangani lembaran serah terima tugas yang disaksikan oleh Pemerintah Armada. Tradisi ini adalah simbol serah terima tugas bagi Pegawai Pemerintah kapal diatas kapal-kapal Tentera Laut dan mana-mana formasi di Tentera Laut.
Upacara diteruskan dengan ucapan daripada Pegawai Pemerintah yang baharu. Bacaan Doa Selamat dibacakan oleh Bintara Abdul Azim bin Alikhan. Upacara diakhiri dengan sesi bergambar ramai di Forecastle dan kemudian para pegawai serta krew kapal berbaris bagi mengucapkan selamat tinggal kepada mantan Pegawai Pemerintah.
