FSM Welcomes the FSS Tosiwo Nakayama

On the morning of June 4, the FSM officially welcomed the new, Australian donated Guardian Class Marine Surveillance vessel, the FSS Tosiwo Nakayama to the FSM in a ceremony followed by an onboard tour.
The performance of the FSM's National Anthem was as recorded at the event.
See The Kaselehlie Press at issuu.com/kpre...
Since the sound quality I captured was quite poor, in part due to the lack of a microphone for the speakers and complicated by the sounds of the diesel engines from the vessels, I captioned the speeches by Australian Ambassador Jo Cowley, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs Kahndi Elieisar, and Wasalapalap Isipahu Herbert Hebel. I hope that is helpful.

[@angelavanhorn2325]

A very honored and gratitude of Australian govt and FSM govt leaders to put together something for FSM citizen to be proud of. The many given freedom and opportunities have dedicated by the humbled and honorable man, Pres Tosiwo Nakayama.🙏🇺🇸🌻

[@Tokoa144]

Congratulations to the FSM.. Hopefully it brings security to your seas and especially the food resources from the sea..

[@peidentalemai1313]

Hey we were there my father was the big black one

[@patrioticvolunteer9190]

Can we please take the older patrol boat back and donate to our Naval reserve cadets...each donated boat should be exchanged and Australia take older donated boats back.

[@jesseremalmog2124]

How dare they allow these sailors to stand under the rain with their uniforms? Whoever coordinated this event has never been a sailor or served in the armed services. Of course they're supposed to be used to all weather, but after that journey and you treat them that way??? Laughing stock of an event.