Australia accepts delivery of 23rd Guardian-class patrol boat

The Commonwealth of Australia has accepted delivery of the 23rd Guardian-class patrol boat constructed by Austal under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Program (SEA3036-1).

Credit: Austal via LinkedIn

Designed and constructed in Henderson, Western Australia, the vessel will be transferred to the Republic of the Marshall Islands as part of the Australian Government’s Pacific Maritime Security Program. Once in service, it will enhance the country’s ability to protect its maritime domain...