Fiji is expected to have a navigation aid ship by next year.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says this is to replace the decommissioned navigation aid ship, Raiyawa.
Bainimarama says this ship will have a multipurpose function, a platform for aid to navigate and also double up as a hospital ship.
He says this will maintain safe sea lanes in line with our international obligations and provide our maritime communities with much needed medical services.
He adds that this vessel will also conduct surgical operations.
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