 From 1934–1939, he served with the Colombian Navy and was instrumental in the setting up of their naval cadet and officer training system, for which he was made a Commander of the Order of Boyaca.He was well regarded in Colombia and his name is still commemorated by one class within the Escuela Naval Almirante Padilla's intake of cadets being named the 'Binney' class.On the outbreak of war in 1939, in common with many retired officers, he was recalled to the Royal Navy and had a series of staff appointments, most notably as flag captain of , the naval base at Alexandria.