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Pacific-class operators. These advisors regularly interact with officials from agencies outside the normal scope of diplomats, and can obtain political and strategic information inaccessible through other avenues. The naval advisors also allow the military-operated vessels to maintain links to larger naval forces. The ability for the operating nations to provide their own humanitarian support likewise reduces the need for Australian and New Zealand assets to become involved in relatively small-scale incidents.
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to economies through both fishing fines and improved negotiation stances when discussing foreign fishing rights and fees. As part of the patrol role, the
Pacifics have been used for customs inspection of ships, and have stopped some smuggling and drug-running operations. Some nations charter the vessels out to other government agencies or private companies for salvage work, hydrographic surveying, or even tasks like helping to establish
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1626:(37 km/h; 23 mph), and an operational endurance of 20 days. The replacement patrol boats must be designed to commercial standards and easy to maintain. They will not be constructed with weapons fitted, but must be capable of having them installed later. Operation of the new patrol boats will be supplemented by aerial surveillance and intelligence from Australia, under the
460:. The ship's company varies between 14 and 18, depending on the operating nation. In order to reduce construction and maintenance costs, the vessels were built to commercial, as opposed to military, standards. This facilitates companies in the operating nations to be capable of providing parts and minor maintenance in mind.
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Australia (over double the expected annual cost of A$ 12 million two years in a row), poor operating rates (averaging 36 days at sea per ship per year) linked to the operating nations' difficulties in crewing and maintaining the ships, and a lack of support from the other nations with interests in the
Pacific.
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was open to
Australian shipbuilders on 5 March 2015, and concluded on 17 June. Tenderers are asked to submit proposals for a 40-metre (130 ft) steel-hull vessel with a range of 2,500 nautical miles (4,600 km; 2,900 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph), a top speed above 20 knots
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The
Pacific Patrol Boat Program has also provided benefits to Australia and New Zealand. These nations enjoy an improved strategic presence in the region, and the naval advisors supplied to operating nations create personal networks within those nations, while improving the skill set and knowledge of
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The
Pacific-class patrol boats are used primarily for maritime surveillance and fisheries protection. They are often the only surveillance capability the operating nation has access to, and their presence has often deterred foreign fishing fleets. The ability to patrol the waters has provided boosts
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were considered appropriate, although there were concerns that such complex vessels would be too challenging and financially restrictive to maintain by some of the smaller participating nations. A 2008 report also suggested discontinuing the program, due to rising operational costs being imposed on
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The patrol boats also provide indirect benefits to the operating nations. Operation of the
Pacifics has often required the expansion of maritime facilities, providing jobs and facilitating access for other ships. In addition to the economic boost from fishing fees and fines, improved hydrographic
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The continuation of the
Pacific Patrol Boat Program through a second generation of ships has been considered likely throughout the years, due to the benefits and capabilities provided to the operating nations, along with the work provided to the Australian shipbuilding industry. During the early
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had been selected to construct the vessels and in May 2016 a contract was signed for 19 Guardian-class vessels. An additional two vessels were offered to East Timor to be purchased at an agreed fixed price. This offer was subsequently accepted. The
Guardian class is 39.5 m long, capable of
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There were initial problems with the propellers, engine cooling systems, and air conditioning, but these were fixed before the completion of the third ship of the class. The class underwent refits during each ship's seventh or eighth year of operation, and again at the fifteenth year (which was
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In June 2014, the
Australian government announced that a replacement class of at least 20 vessels would be built by Australia as part of a new Pacific Patrol Boat Program. The A$ 2 billion Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement program (SEA 3036) (including A$ 594 million for construction and A$ 1.38
356:, the Australian government created a Defence Cooperation Project named the Pacific Patrol Boat Program to design and provide suitable patrol boats to nearby island nations. The program also provided training and infrastructure to support these ships. The Program was officially announced by
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farms. Pacific-class patrol boats have also seen use in humanitarian roles such as search-and-rescue, towing of disabled vessels, sea safety checks on vessels, and inter-island transport, particularly for disaster relief operations.
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on 16 May 1987. The program continued until 15 ships were ordered, then was terminated before being reopened in February 1993. By the time the program concluded, 22 ships had been delivered to 12 countries, with the final ship,
390:(ASI) designed a small vessel capable of maritime surveillance and interdiction, search and rescue operations, and fisheries protection. A smaller prototype was constructed by ASI in 1984. The prototype was later sold to the
649:(AMC). The AMC runs an average of 32 classes per year in support of the Pacific Patrol Boat Program. The AMC does not possess a Pacific-class patrol boat to use as a training vessel; instead, the 13-metre (43 ft) TV
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and has provision to be fitted with a 30 mm main gun and two 12.7 mm machine guns. The first vessel was launched on 29 May 2018 with completion expected in October 2018 and is to be gifted to Papua New Guinea.
398:. The contract for the Pacific class was awarded to ASI on 9 May 1985 and construction began in September 1985. It was initially planned that ten ships would be produced for eight countries, with the first ship, HMPNGS
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island nations found themselves responsible for policing an area of ocean that was beyond their maritime capability, and often significantly larger than their land territories (at its most extreme, the EEZ of
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travelling at 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) and at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) possesses a 3,000 nautical miles (5,600 km; 3,500 mi), accommodates 23 people, carries a 6.35 m
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20 mm guns, 7.62 mm machine guns, or 12.7 mm machine guns, and these need not be permanently fitted. Each ship carries a Furuno 1011 surface search radar, which operates in the
452:(4,600 km; 2,900 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph), and can remain at sea for up to ten days. Armament varies depending on the operating nation; the patrol boats may carry
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charts created by the ships contributes to boosting tourism. The ships are seen as miniature warships, and are a point of pride and prestige for the island nations. Crew training by the
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The cost of the project to Australia as of 1998 has been A$ 249 million. Each recipient country has funded most operating costs, with the United States contributing to the costs of
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dwarfs its landmass by a ratio of almost 1:28,000). Following requests by several Pacific nations for assistance from the governments of Australia and
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606:(AMC) has increased the number of trained seafarers in the operating nations, improving the skill level of each nation's maritime sector.
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Bergin, Anthony; Bateman, Sam (1999). "Law and order at sea in the South Pacific: the contribution of the Pacific Patrol Boat project".
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in June 1997. The Pacific Patrol Boat Project is the largest and most complex defence co-operation project ever funded by Australia.
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Twelve nations operate Pacific-class patrol boats, as part of their military, coast guard, or police force:
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Crew training for the Pacific-class patrol boats is offered by the Australian Department of Defence and the
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billion for through-life support costs) will replace the existing Pacific-class vessels, plus include
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1989:"The Future of Australia's Pacific Patrol Boat Program: the Pacific Maritime Security Program"
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Four patrol boats of a slightly shortened 31-metre (102 ft) design were produced for the
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Pearlman, Jonathon (30 September 2008). "Defence calls to scrap Pacific patrol vessels".
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ongoing until 2012). This has extended the predicted service life of the class to 2027.
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448:(37 km/h; 23 mph). Pacific-class vessels have a maximum range of 2,500
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444:(2,100 kW) to two propeller shafts, driving the vessel at a maximum of 20
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2251:"Minister for Defence - Contract signed for replacement Pacific Patrol Boats"
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countries. They were constructed between 1985 and 1997 and are operated by
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343:(EEZ) to the territories of all nations with an ocean coastline. Several
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Each patrol boat has a length of 31.5 metres (103 ft 4 in), a
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and used primarily for maritime surveillance and fisheries protection.
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507:, a navigation training vessel based on the Pacific-class hull design
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2123:"Maritime security strengthened through Pacific Patrol Boat Program"
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Various small arms, depending on operating country. May include
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Six modified versions of the Pacific class were built for the
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Fast tests keep new Canadian navy training ships on schedule
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of twelve island nations. These boats are supported by the
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2282:"Timor-Leste to receive two Pacific Patrol Boats in 2023"
1998:. The Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies: 21–22.
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in 1999 which operates the ship under contract to the
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of 1.8 metres (5 ft 11 in), and a full load
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in Townsville Harbour during a 2005 maintenance visit
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2477:"Seagoing patrol vessels strengthen police CT role"
2424:(99th ed.). Surrey: Jane's Information Group.
367:meeting held in Canberra on 29 and 30 August 1983.
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2157:"Patrol boat orders to save shipbuilding industry"
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1860:Seagoing patrol vessels strengthen police CT role
386:Requests for tenders were issued in August 1984.
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588:assisting a stranded fishing vessel (foreground)
2627:"World Navies Today: Other Asia-Pacific Navies"
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653:is fitted with identical electronic equipment.
634:) provides support facilities for the class in
493:. The main difference is the installation of a
333:United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
32:For the Pacific class of steam locomotive, see
2625:Walsh, Terry; Toppan, Andrew (25 March 2002).
2377:Minister for Defence Industry (31 July 2017).
2348:"Australia launches first Pacific patrol boat"
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2108:Defence calls to scrap Pacific patrol vessels
1691:World Navies Today: Other Asia-Pacific Navies
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203:2 Caterpillar 3516TA diesels, 2,820
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414:, delivered to the Federated States of
54:entering Sydney Harbour in October 2013
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2328:from the original on 24 September 2018
2280:Dominguez, Gabriel (6 November 2017).
2261:from the original on 22 September 2017
2228:from the original on 22 September 2017
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1986:
1848:Diesel Progress North American Edition
2065:. Coulsdon: IHS Jane's. p. 602.
2005:from the original on 30 December 2013
529:design was used as the basis for the
511:A single navigation training vessel,
382:, alongside in Townsville during 2004
2198:from the original on 8 December 2015
2194:. Royal Australian Navy. p. 9.
2035:from the original on 1 February 2018
622:Royal Solomon Islands police vessel
575:
2416:Sharpe, Richard, ed. (March 1996).
2155:Nicholson, Brendan (5 March 2015).
2059:IHS Jane's Fighting Ships 2012–2013
1852:
179:31.5 m (103 ft 4 in)
24:
2661:Pacific Forum class patrol vessels
2129:from the original on 1 August 2014
392:Royal Solomon Islands Police Force
388:Australian Shipbuilding Industries
77:Australian Shipbuilding Industries
25:
2677:
2517:"The Pacific Patrol Boat Project"
2475:Davitt, Ernie (18 October 2008).
1628:Pacific Maritime Security Program
195:1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
187:8.1 m (26 ft 7 in)
2579:"Naval and Paramilitary Vessels"
2358:from the original on 1 June 2018
2224:(Press release). 18 April 2016.
2186:Morley, Dave (3 December 2015).
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562:design was used in 2008 for the
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2379:"Pacific Patrol Boat Milestone"
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2312:"Austal Pacific Patrol Boat 40"
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2057:Saunders, Stephen, ed. (2012).
2017:
1980:
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1767:The Pacific Patrol Boat Project
2448:Ocean & Coastal Management
2420:Jane's Fighting Ships: 1996–97
1825:
1820:Naval and Paramilitary Vessels
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1771:
1633:In April 2016, Prime Minister
1574:Federated States of Micronesia
1275:Federated States of Micronesia
1216:Federated States of Micronesia
869:The Vanuatu police vessel RVS
728:Federated States of Micronesia
666:Federated States of Micronesia
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404:Papua New Guinea Defence Force
376:Papua New Guinea Defence Force
87:
13:
1:
2460:10.1016/S0964-5691(99)00037-X
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2257:(Press release). 4 May 2016.
2025:"Fijian Patrol Boat Training"
1987:McCann, Linda (August 2013).
1956:Australian Maritime College,
1833:World Navies Today: Hong Kong
1601:2000s, variants of the RAN's
881:Tongan Navy patrol boat VOEA
2481:Australian Security Magazine
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682:
564:New South Wales Police Force
7:
2029:Australian Maritime College
670:Compact of Free Association
647:Australian Maritime College
604:Australian Maritime College
339:(370 km; 230 mi)
321:Pacific Patrol Boat Program
219:(37 km/h; 23 mph)
18:Pacific Forum patrol vessel
10:
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2633:. Haze Gray & Underway
2612:. Haze Gray & Underway
2454:(6–7). Elsevier: 555–568.
1596:Guardian-class patrol boat
1593:
1590:Guardian-class replacement
614:Support and infrastructure
31:
2656:Law enforcement equipment
2440:Journal and news articles
873:in Townsville during 2005
519:Defence Maritime Services
358:Australian Prime Minister
207:(2,100 kW), 2 shafts
154:
59:
43:
2577:Tenix Defence – Marine.
2551:Websites and other media
1818:Tenix Defence – Marine,
1677:, pp. 197, 396, 498, 637
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118:September 1985–June 1997
2604:Toppan, Andrew (2001).
1535:President H.I. Remeliik
677:2006 Fijian coup d'état
484:Hong Kong Marine Police
341:exclusive economic zone
327:Design and construction
155:General characteristics
2093:Bergin & Bateman,
1973:Bergin & Bateman,
1943:Bergin & Bateman,
1927:Bergin & Bateman,
1911:Bergin & Bateman,
1895:Bergin & Bateman,
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1723:Bergin & Bateman,
1710:Bergin & Bateman,
1621:as a new recipient. A
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554:, was created for the
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303:and donated to twelve
2509:Sydney Morning Herald
2383:Department of Defence
2255:Department of Defence
2222:Department of Defence
2188:"Replacement Program"
2063:Jane's Fighting Ships
1792:Jane's Fighting Ships
1779:Jane's Fighting Ships
1675:Jane's Fighting Ships
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868:
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538:-class patrol vessels
523:Royal Australian Navy
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267:Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
27:Australian ship class
1689:Toppan & Walsh,
171:162 tonnes full load
2666:Patrol boat classes
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531:Royal Canadian Navy
378:patrol boat HMPNGS
365:South Pacific Forum
295:) is a class of 22
289:Pacific Forum class
287:(also known as the
126:16 May 1987–present
2631:World Navies Today
2610:World Navies Today
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2292:on 10 January 2018
1765:Sea Power Centre,
1623:request for tender
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254:processing systems
2385:(Press release).
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1255:Defence Services
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638:, Australia, and
576:Role and benefits
527:Seahorse Mercator
514:Seahorse Mercator
505:Seahorse Mercator
402:delivered to the
345:Southwest Pacific
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2558:"TV Pinduro"
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1565:Independence
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1136:HMPNGS
1118:Cook Islands
1109:
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770:Cook Islands
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313:coast guards
297:patrol boats
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252:Sensors and
168:Displacement
51:
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29:
2616:19 November
2097:, pp. 566–7
2009:29 December
1551:2020-03-13
1445:HMTSS
1431:2019-12-22
1370:2021-03-04
1352:RSIPV
1343:Sea Patrol
1252:2020-04-23
1161:2021-04-18
1108:CIPPB
1096:2021-04-18
1066:2019-09-11
1048:RSIPV
1036:2019-06-12
1008:2021-04-18
948:2018-08-03
595:aquaculture
468:Derivatives
363:during the
354:New Zealand
277:Taken from:
227:2,500
163:Patrol boat
109:Derivatives
2650:Categories
2486:24 January
2405:References
2296:8 November
2286:Jane's 360
2202:7 December
2106:Pearlman,
2039:1 February
1958:TV Pinduro
1619:East Timor
1503:RFNS
1474:RFNS
1447:Te Mataili
1413:RFNS
1323:RMIS
1293:VOEA
1266:Micronesia
1234:VOEA
1173:VOEA
702:(4 ships),
664:, and the
442:horsepower
416:Micronesia
394:and named
309:militaries
244:Complement
200:Propulsion
104:Subclasses
2524:Semaphore
2468:0964-5691
2352:Janes.com
2192:Navy News
2081:793688752
1651:Citations
1563:FSS
1533:PSS
1382:RKS
1264:FSS
1205:FSS
1110:Te Kukupa
962:RVS
894:Boat no.
683:Operators
533:'s eight
489:Protector
361:Bob Hawke
301:Australia
299:built by
236:Endurance
131:Completed
88:Operators
83:Operators
2387:Archived
2356:Archived
2323:Archived
2259:Archived
2226:Archived
2196:Archived
2127:Archived
2033:Archived
2000:Archived
1977:, p. 559
1947:, p. 561
1931:, p. 560
1915:, p. 565
1899:, p. 564
1877:, p. 563
1858:Davitt,
1831:Toppan,
1794:, p. 746
1781:, p. 637
1727:, p. 558
1714:, p. 556
1604:Armidale
1578:1997-05
1548:1996-05
1518:1995-10
1489:1995-05
1460:1994-10
1428:1994-05
1397:1994-01
1393:Kiribati
1367:1991-11
1338:1991-06
1311:2019-06
1308:1991-03
1279:1990-11
1249:1990-06
1220:1990-03
1191:2020-09
1188:1989-10
1158:1989-07
1145:Basilisk
1122:1989-03
1093:1988-10
1080:Seeadler
1063:1988-07
1033:1988-03
1005:1987-10
976:1987-06
945:1987-05
932:Tarangau
911:Retired
906:Handover
903:Country
900:Pennant
784:Kiribati
642:, Fiji.
636:Brisbane
495:pump-jet
400:Tarangau
380:Seeadler
291:and the
262:Armament
73:Builders
2637:9 March
2595:8 March
2568:1 March
2541:1 March
2166:7 March
1583:Police
1554:Police
1465:Police
1384:Teanoai
1373:Police
1284:Police
1225:Police
1207:Palikir
1138:Moresby
1127:Police
1069:Police
1039:Police
1021:Nafanua
981:Police
972:Vanuatu
854:Vanuatu
651:Pinduro
569:Nemesis
486:as the
454:GAM-BO1
427:draught
239:10 days
192:Draught
50:HMPNGS
2466:
2428:
2362:30 May
2319:Austal
2133:7 July
2079:
2069:
1822:, p. 3
1639:Austal
1456:Tuvalu
1403:Police
1236:Pangai
1175:Neiafu
992:Dreger
964:Tukoro
925:Rabaul
871:Tukoro
851:
840:Tuvalu
837:
823:
809:
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781:
767:
753:
739:
725:
711:
697:
660:, the
458:I band
350:Tuvalu
176:Length
139:Active
52:Dreger
2589:(PDF)
2582:(PDF)
2535:(PDF)
2520:(PDF)
2410:Books
2326:(PDF)
2315:(PDF)
2003:(PDF)
1992:(PDF)
1846:, in
1606:class
1544:Palau
1524:Navy
1521:2016
1494:Navy
1476:Kikau
1325:Lomor
1304:Tonga
1300:P203
1295:Savea
1245:Tonga
1241:P202
1184:Tonga
1180:P201
1029:Samoa
908:Date
897:Name
883:Savea
861:Ships
826:Samoa
812:Palau
742:Tonga
658:Palau
632:Tenix
552:class
491:class
446:knots
274:Notes
247:14–18
224:Range
217:knots
212:Speed
115:Built
34:4-6-2
2639:2008
2618:2010
2597:2008
2570:2008
2543:2008
2528:2005
2488:2012
2464:ISSN
2426:ISBN
2395:2017
2364:2018
2334:2017
2298:2017
2267:2017
2234:2017
2204:2015
2168:2015
2135:2014
2077:OCLC
2067:ISBN
2041:2018
2011:2013
1644:RHIB
1540:001
1514:Fiji
1510:203
1505:Kiro
1485:Fiji
1481:202
1452:801
1435:Navy
1424:Fiji
1420:201
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