Muara Naval Base, Thursday 25 August 2016 – Exercise PELICAN 35/16 was launched today with a joint opening ceremony held at the Multi National Coordination Centre (MNCC) in Muara.
The opening ceremony commenced with a welcoming remark entailing the objectives of the exercise that is to enhance interoperability and sharing best practices between both navies by Commander Spry bin Haji Serudi @ Haji Seruji, the Fleet Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN). Colonel Aaron Beng, the Frigate Squadron Commander of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) then gave a speech that highlights the significance of professionalism and competency between both navies in working together.
Following this, the Fleet Commander of RBN and Frigate Squadron Commander of RSN co-officiated and activated Task Group 35.1. Also present to witness the opening ceremony were the Commanding Officer of RSS SUPREME, Fleet Aviation Officer of RSN, Commanding Officer of KDB DARULEHSAN and officers and personnel from participating ships.
The bilateral exercise this year aims to do more to enhance interoperability, particularly with regards to naval aviation in terms of Helo Operations and Rigid Hull Inflatable Craft (RHIC) Operations. The exercise had also aimed to enhance relationships between personnel from both navies through social and sports interactions.
Exercise PELICAN has witnessed a broadening of scope and interoperability since the first establishment of the exercise, which has already reached its 35th serial this year.
The Fleet Commander of the RBN then hosted a curry lunch for all officers from participating ships following the joint opening ceremony. The afternoon’s programme encompasses professional sharing between all personnel involved in the exercise.
