Sunday, December 10, 2006

The Base 051206

Smack in the middle of Sandakan, there is this Royal Malaysian Navy base, the KD Sri Sandakan.


At the gate, the RMN emblem stands proud. The vast Sulu Sea, off the east coast of Sabah, bordering southern Philippines, is a high security area due to smugglers, illegals, pirates, the odd terrorists, and what-have-you.


Mean-looking, armed-to-the-teeth boats moored for supplies. A day here, and they are gone for a week or so, patrolling the waters to keep the country secure.


More navy boats at the other side of the base.


And this fast boat accompanies every patrol boat when on duty. So there's always a pair of them at work together.