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VOEA Ngahau Koula (P301) is a Guardian-class patrol vessel designed and built for the Tonga Maritime Force by Australia.[1][2] After the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea established that all maritime nation were entitled to exercise control over a 200-kilometre (120 mi) exclusive economic zone, Australia agreed to give small patrol boats to Tonga and eleven other neighbours in the Pacific Islands Forum.
Sister ship VOEA Ngahau Siliva | |
History | |
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Tonga | |
Name | VOEA Ngahau Koula |
Acquired | June 21, 2019 |
Commissioned | October 16, 2019 |
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Status | In service |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Guardian-class patrol vessel |
Tonga was given three Pacific Forum-class patrol vessels in 1989, 1990 and 1991, VOEA Neiafu, VOEA Pangai and VOEA Savea. Those vessels were designed to have a working life of at least 30 years, so Australia designed the Guardian class, a slightly larger, and more capable replacement class. Australia delivered Ngahau Koula to Tonga on June 21, 2019.[3][4] A second replacement vessel will follow in 2021.[5][6]
The vessel's name means "Golden Arrow".[7] She has been designed to be able to accommodate crews of mixed gender.
Nahagau Koula was commissioned by King Tupou VI on October 16, 2019.[8]
The vessel was involved in the response to the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai eruption and tsunami, evacuating all residents of Mango island to Tongatapu.[9]
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