Fiji's military initiates a BOI to probe the grounding of an Australian-gifted $20m patrol boat, RFNS Puamau, on Fulaga Reef.
Fiji's military has launched an independent Board of Inquiry (BOI) to investigate the grounding of an Australian government-gifted patrol boat, the RFNS Puamau, valued at around $20 million. The vessel struck Fulaga Reef during a two-week patrol exercise, with all crew members rescued and salvage operations underway. The Australian government will cover the cost of salvage operations.
June 17, 2024
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