Fijian-Born Engineer Shares Experience
He said the time he spent away from home would normally differ however he had formed lifelong friendships with other members of the New Zealand Defence Force on board the vessel.
31 Mar 2023 16:55
Sanjay Goundar of the Royal New Zealand Navy. Photo: Salote Qalubau
Sanjay Goundar, 29, said being a marine engineer for the Royal New Zealand Navy was a unique and eye-opening experience
Mr Goundar said he was born in Nadi and attended Nadi Sangam Primary School before migrating to New Zealand with his family in 2001.
He continued his education in New Zealand and joined the Royal New Zealand Navy in 2014. He was also one of the 300 New Zealand Defence Force personnel onboard the HMNZS Canterbury which arrived in the country on March 18.
To read more, click on this link to access the full article and details: https://eedition.fijisun.com.fj/subscriptionplans
Story by: salote.qalubau@fijisun.com.fj
