My dad inspired me to become a Navy Officer - Raj

I was inspired to be a Navy Officer by the police uniform which my father wears as a Police Officer.

This is the sentiment shared by 25‑year‑old Vinit Vikash Raj who is a Navigation Officer on a  Fiji Naval Ship.

Raj who is from Sabeto, Nadi went to India for three years to do training with the Indian Navy.

The ex‑student of Swami Vivekananda College who joined the Fiji Navy in 2010 was with the Indian Navy from 2013 to 2015.

Raj says he has learnt a lot during the time of his training as the Indian Navy is the 5th largest in the world.

He says the knowledge he has gained with the Indian Navy took him to where he is today as the main navigation officer.

Raj says he wants to pursue further education and gain experience to command a ship in future.