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| Sydney Fleet Review 5-Oct-2013 (File Photo) |
SYDNEY, Tuesday 8 October 2013 – The Royal Australian Navy International Fleet Review was held Saturday morning, 5th October 2013 at the Sydney Harbour to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet into Sydney. KDB DARULAMAN was anchored on the north of Shark Island along with 42 other foreign warships, 16 tall ships and 3 civilian ships from 14 countries in Sydney Harbour had the honour to take part in this event. Her Excellency Quentin Bryce, the Governor-General of Australia was embarked on board HMAS LEEUWIN to sail pass and review all participating ships.
Representing Negara Brunei Darussalam in this prestigious event were His Excellency Haji Zakaria bin Haji Ahmad, High Commissioner of Negara Brunei Darussalam in Australia, Col (L) Pengiran Norazmi bin Pengiran Hj Muhammad, Deputy Commander Royal Brunei Navy and Lt Col Haji Abdul Aziz bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Defence Advisor Negara Brunei Darussalam accredited to Australia were amongst other distinguished guests which had the opportunity to be onboard HMAS LEEUWIN for the review.
Prior to this event, the Brunei delegation attended a welcoming dinner held at the HMAS WATSON wardroom hosted by the Royal Australian Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs.
In conjunction with the International Fleet Review, various events are also organised which includes the Chief of Navy’s Reception, which will be held at the Sydney Opera House.
The Deputy Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy and the Defence Advisor Negara Brunei Darussalam also attended the Sea Power Conference held on the 7th October at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Center.
KDB DARULAMAN departed Sydney on the 8th of October and will continue her passage to Surabaya, Indonesia for a goodwill visit before proceeding back to Brunei Darussalam. KDB DARULAMAN is scheduled to arrive Brunei Darussalam on the 28th October.