The boats were given the prefix Malay: Kapal Diraja Brunei (KDB), and named Syafaat and Afiat, were commissioned by the RBN at Muara Naval Base.

The commissioning ceremony of both vessels was officiated by Major General Aminuddin Ihsan, the then Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF).

Like previous fast patrol boats, Syafaat and Afiat were produced in Germany and completed sea trials.

The Royal Malaysian Navy and Royal Brunei Navy concluded the military exercise Exercise Hornbill from 19 to 23 December 2011, which consisted of Afiat, Ijtihad, KD Kedah and KD Ganas.

[6] KDB Ijtihad, KDB Darulehsan, KD Selangor, and KD Ganas attended Exercise Hornbill 24/2014 from 18 to 24 November 2014, hosted by both the Royal Brunei Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy.