Strengthening Maritime Bonds at the Senior Warrant Officer Exchange Programme

The senior Warrant Officer and Exchange Programme (SWEP) was recently held in Brunei from 9 to 13 Oct 2023 to promote collaboration and strengthen ties between the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). 

Led by our Master Chief Navy (MCN) ME6 Richard Goh, the RSN delegation were warmly welcomed by their RBN counterparts, led by Acting Navy Sergeant Major WO 1 Irwan Bin Bungus, as they visited various RBN shore and training facilities.

During his visit, MCN (third from left) called on Commander Naval Training Commandant Willie bin Padan (fourth from left), where both leaders discussed about personnel and training issues.

While at Muara Naval Base, MCN and his delegation visited the two ex-Fearless-class Patrol Vessels which were transferred to RBN this year.

A visit to the RBN Naval Diving Unit and hyperbaric center.

Signing the guest book to commemorate the 16th SWEP 2023.

The RSN delegation is deeply appreciative of the RBN's hospitality and congratulates the RBN on the successful conduct and conclusion of the SWEP.

Photos courtesy of the Royal Brunei Navy.