MUARA NAVAL BASE, FRIDAY, 17 APRIL 2026 – The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) held a Closing Ceremony for the Sub-Lieutenant Course 2026 at the Senior Rates’ Mess, marking the successful qualification of eight (08) junior officers of the Royal Brunei Navy and four (04) junior officers from partner navies, namely the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), Tentera Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut (TNI AL), Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), and Philippine Navy (PN).
Conducted over 14 weeks at the Naval Training Centre, the course is designed to equip junior officers of RBN and partner navies with the essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe navigation and ship handling. Upon completion, the officers are qualified to serve as Officers of the Watch (OOW), responsible for the safe navigation and operation of naval vessels at sea.
The ceremony was graced by the Guest of Honour, Captain Sonny Iskandar bin Rasani, Fleet Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy. Also in attendance were the Defence Attaché from Indonesia, representatives from the Defence Attaché offices of Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, Commanding Officers, officers, as well as instructors from the Naval Training Centre and Brunei Engineering, Logistics and Training Solutions (BELTS).
The Sub-Lieutenant Course plays a vital role in strengthening professional competence, enhancing maritime safety, and fostering closer cooperation among partner navies through shared training and professional exchanges.
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PEGAWAI ANJUNGAN BAHARU DILAYAKKAN: PEGAWAI MUDA TLDB DAN ANGKATAN LAUT SAHABAT TAMAT KURSUS SUB-LEFTENAN 2026
PANGKALAN TENTERA LAUT MUARA, JUMAAT, 17 APRIL 2026 – Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei (TLDB) telah mengadakan Majlis Penutup Kursus Sub-Leftenan 2026 di Mes Pegawai Kanan, menandakan kejayaan lapan (08) pegawai muda TLDB dan empat (04) pegawai muda dari angkatan laut sahabat, iaitu Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM), Tentera Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut (TNI AL), Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) dan Philippine Navy (PN).
Kursus selama 14 minggu yang dijalankan di Pusat Latihan Tentera Laut ini bertujuan untuk melengkapkan pegawai muda TLDB dan angkatan laut sahabat dengan pengetahuan serta kemahiran praktikal dalam navigasi dan pengendalian kapal dengan selamat. Setelah tamat, para pegawai layak untuk berkhidmat sebagai Pegawai Anjungan (Officer of the Watch), yang bertanggungjawab terhadap navigasi dan operasi kapal di laut.
Hadir di majlis tersebut sebagai Tetamu Kehormat ialah Yang Mulia Kepten Sonny Iskandar bin Rasani, Pemerintah Armada TLDB. Turut hadir ialah Atase Pertahanan Republik Indonesia, wakil-wakil dari Pejabat Atase Pertahanan Singapura, Malaysia dan Filipina, Pegawai-Pegawai Pemerintah, para pegawai serta jurulatih dari Pusat Latihan Tentera Laut dan Brunei Engineering, Logistics and Training Solutions (BELTS).
Kursus Sub-Leftenan ini memainkan peranan penting dalam meningkatkan kecekapan profesional, memperkukuh keselamatan maritim, serta mengeratkan kerjasama antara angkatan laut sahabat melalui latihan dan pertukaran kepakaran.
