2024 Tonga (Outboard Motor Maintenance)

in Japanese

Program Outline
Period 6 – 10 May 2024
Location Masefield Naval Base, Nuku'alofa
Recipient 12 personnel from His Majesty’s Armed Forces Navy
Delegation 2 officers from the Indo-Pacific Regional Policy Division (JMOD), 2 civilian maintenance instructors

JMOD/JSDF implemented its first bilateral capacity building project for His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) Navy of Tonga.

During this project, instructors provided HMAF Navy personnel, who are in charge of outboard motor maintenance, with training on preventive maintenance methods, handling, and repair techniques for outboard motors. This training enhanced the HMAF Navy’s ability to maintain the motors necessary for performing its maritime missions.

JMOD/JSDF will continue fostering defense cooperation with Tonga and collaborate on regional peace and stability together.

Photos

Project commencement

Condition survey

Briefing on maintenance procedures

Briefing on maintenance procedures

Conducting maintenance on outboard motors

Conducting maintenance on outboard motors

Testing outboard motors

Commemorative photo taken after the conclusion of the project