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**RSIPV *Gizo* (05)** is a [Guardian-class patrol boat](/source/Guardian-class_patrol_boat) in service with the [Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Maritime Department](/source/Royal_Solomon_Islands_Police_Force#Maritime_Department). She was the fifth boat of her class to be completed.[1][2][3][4] [Australian](/source/Australia) officials officially handed her over to representatives of the [Solomon Islands](/source/Solomon_Islands) on 8 November 2019, at the [Austal](/source/Austal) shipyard in [Henderson, Western Australia](/source/Henderson,_Western_Australia).

She is the first of two Guardian-class vessels that Australia provided to the Solomon Islands, and replaced [RSIPV *Lata*](/source/RSIPV_Lata_(03)).[5][6] Her [sister ship](/source/Sister_ship) is [RSIPV *Taro*](/source/RSIPV_Taro_(06)).

## Background

Main articles: [RSIPV Lata (03)](/source/RSIPV_Lata_(03)), [RSIPV Auki](/source/RSIPV_Auki) and [Guardian-class patrol boat#Background](/source/Guardian-class_patrol_boat#Background)

Following the [1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea](/source/UNCLOS) extending the maritime nations' [exclusive economic zones](/source/Exclusive_economic_zone) (EEZ) to 200 kilometres (108 nmi), the [Pacific Islands](/source/Pacific_Islands) nations found themselves in need of capable yet economical vessels to patrol their EEZs.

In an effort to improve regional maritime security as well as diplomatic relations with the island states, the [Australian government](/source/Australian_government) launched the Pacific Patrol Boat Program in 1983, in which they would build and gift 22 [Pacific-class patrol boat](/source/Pacific-class_patrol_boat) [patrol boats](/source/Patrol_boat) to 12 Pacific Island nations over the next 14 years.[7] The patrol boats were built with [commercial off-the-shelf](/source/Commercial_off-the-shelf)-components in order to ease maintenance costs for the island nations. Australia remained involved with maintaining the class for the next three decades, with a refit after 15 years of operation.

The [Royal Solomon Islands Police Force](/source/Royal_Solomon_Islands_Police_Force#Maritime_Department) received [RSIPV *Lata*](/source/RSIPV_Lata_(03)) in 1988 and her [sister ship](/source/Sister_ship) [RSIPV *Auki*](/source/RSIPV_Auki) in 1991, and would operate both for the next three decades. During a [period of ethnic violence](/source/Solomon_Islands#Ethnic_violence_(1998–2003)), *Lata* was reportedly commandeered by rebels in June 2000, and used to bombard the capital [Honiara](/source/Honiara).[8] *Lata* was decommissioned in Honiara on 11 September 2019, before RSIPV *Gizo* was delivered in December.[9]

The Australian government announced the [Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project](/source/Guardian-class_patrol_boat) on 17 June 2014.[10] A contract for the construction of at least 19 boats and an initial seven-year maintenance and support period was signed with [Austal](/source/Austal) on 4 May 2016.[11][12][13] The [keel](/source/Keel) of the first vessel was [laid](/source/Keel_laying) on 30 July 2017, before she was [launched](/source/Ceremonial_ship_launching) on 30 May 2018.[13][14][15][16][17]

## Design

Main article: [Guardian-class patrol boat#Design](/source/Guardian-class_patrol_boat#Design)

The Guardian class uses a steel [monohull](/source/Monohull) design based on that of the [Bay-class patrol boat](/source/Bay-class_patrol_boat), which had been in service with the [Australian Border Force](/source/Australian_Border_Force) since 1999.[11][18] The [patrol boats](/source/Patrol_boat) are 39.5 metres (129 ft 7 in) long with two habitable internal decks below the [bridge](/source/Bridge_(nautical)).[7] They are capable of traveling 3,000 nautical miles (5,600 km; 3,500 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph), and have a maximum speed of 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph). They have two [Caterpillar 3516C](/source/Caterpillar_Inc.) 2,000-kilowatt (2,700-horsepower) [diesel engines](/source/Diesel_engine) powering two fixed-pitch propellers.[13][19] A key design goal being ease of maintenance to accommodate small and isolated shipyards, the class uses [commercial off-the-shelf](/source/Commercial_off-the-shelf) components.[13] They are slightly larger and more capable than the Pacific class.

In addition to the [commanding officer](/source/Commanding_officer)'s quarters, the boats have seven living quarters designed to [berth](/source/Berth_(sleeping)) 20 crew members. Three of them are [staterooms](/source/Cabin_(ship)#Modern_warships) that have their own showers in order to accommodate a [mixed-sex](/source/Women_in_the_workforce) crew. They also have a [sick bay](/source/Sick_bay) with a separate ventilation system, which during normal operations is used as two berths, bringing the total complement up to 23.[7][20]

The vessels have a [stern launching ramp](/source/Stern_launching_ramp) for a WRH635 fast rescue boat.[7][13][18][21] These are [SOLAS](/source/SOLAS_Convention)-certified [rigid-hulled inflatable boats](/source/Rigid-hulled_inflatable_boat) designed to carry up to 15 persons. They are 6.35 metres (20 ft 10 in) long, with two Yamaha 67 kW (90 hp) [outboard motors](/source/Outboard_motors) and an operational weight of 2,612.5 kilograms (5,760 lb).[22][23] The stern is also equipped with a port side crane serving a 16-square metre (170-square foot) cargo deck.[13][19]

Australia instructed that the boats would be delivered without armament, but they were designed to be capable of mounting an [autocannon](/source/Autocannon) of up to 30 millimetres (1.2 in) on their foredeck, and a 0.50-calibre machine gun both port and starboard in front of the bridge.[7]

In June 2022, three design flaws were reported in the media. This included cracking in the coupling between the engine and the gear box, the sick bay ventilation system recirculating air and an exhaust leak causing [carbon monoxide](/source/Carbon_monoxide) to enter the normally non-crewed engine compartment.[24][25][26]

## Role

According to [Mostyn Mangau](/source/Mostyn_Mangau) Solomon Islands Deputy Commissioner of Police: "This new boat is purposely to conduct maritime surveillance and enforcement operations like fighting [illegal fishing](/source/Illegal_fishing), search and rescue for distress boats, VIP escorts and other border operations."[27][28]

## Operational career

*Gizo* was officially commissioned on 19 December 2019.[29] VIPs attending the commissioning included [Prime Minister](/source/Solomon_Islands_Prime_Minister) [Manasseh Sogavare](/source/Manasseh_Sogavare), [Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services](/source/Minister_of_Police,_National_Security_and_Correctional_Services) [Anthony Veke](/source/Anthony_Veke) and [Australian High Commissioner](/source/Australian_High_Commissioner_to_Solomon_Islands) [Sally Anne Vincent](/source/Sally_Anne_Vincent). Acting Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau called *Gizo* "the pride of the fleet".[28] *Gizo* was joined by [HMAS *Maryborough*](/source/HMAS_Maryborough_(ACPB_95)) on her maiden voyage.[30] The crews of the two vessels conducted joint [training exercises](/source/Military_exercise) on the voyage.

## References

1. ["Australia supports Solomon Island's security priorities"](https://www.miragenews.com/australia-supports-solomon-island-s-security-priorities/). *[Mirage News](/source/Mirage_News)*. 2019-11-08. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191109020921/https://www.miragenews.com/australia-supports-solomon-island-s-security-priorities/) 2019-11-09 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-11-08. The Australian Government has today handed over the latest Guardian-class Patrol Boat RSIPV Gizo to the Solomon Islands at a ceremony in Henderson, Western Australia.

1. Stephen Kuper (2019-11-09). ["Australia delivers next Guardian patrol boat to Solomon Islands"](https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/maritime-antisub/5117-australia-delivers-next-guardian-patrol-boat-to-solomon-islands). *[Defence Connect](/source/Defence_Connect)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191109020111/https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/maritime-antisub/5117-australia-delivers-next-guardian-patrol-boat-to-solomon-islands) 2019-11-09 at the Wayback Machine. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds said the handover of the patrol boat reinforced Solomon Islands' position as one of Australia's key partners in the Pacific region.

1. Gabriel Dominguez (2019-11-08). ["Australia hands over Guardian-class patrol boat to Solomon Islands"](https://www.janes.com/article/92464/australia-hands-over-guardian-class-patrol-boat-to-solomon-islands). *[Jane's Defence Weekly](/source/Jane's_Defence_Weekly)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191109015755/https://www.janes.com/article/92464/australia-hands-over-guardian-class-patrol-boat-to-solomon-islands) 2019-11-09 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-11-08. The Guardian class has an overall length of 39.5 m, a beam of 8 m, and can accommodate a crew of 23. It is powered by two Caterpillar 3516C engines and can attain a top speed of 20 kt.

1. Xavier Vavasseur (2019-11-08). ["Austal Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat RSIPV Gizo For Solomon Islands"](https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/11/austal-delivers-guardian-class-patrol-boat-rsipv-gizo-for-solomon-islands/). *[Naval News](/source/Naval_News)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191109020239/https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/11/austal-delivers-guardian-class-patrol-boat-rsipv-gizo-for-solomon-islands/) 2019-11-09 at the Wayback Machine. The RSIPV Gizo is one of two Guardian Class Patrol Boats to be delivered to and operated by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, replacing the RSIPV Lata that has been in service since 1988.

1. ["Timor Leste's future Patrol Boats"](http://www.monch.com/mpg/news/maritime/3237-av-timor.html). *[Monch Publishing Group](/source/Monch_Publishing_Group)*. 2018-04-19. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190403211017/https://www.monch.com/mpg/news/maritime/3237-av-timor.html) 2019-04-03 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-04-22. The PICS will receive their new patrol boats as follows: Cook Islands (1 vessel); Federated States of Micronesia (2 vessels); Fiji (2 vessels); Kiribati (1 vessel); Palau (1 vessel); Papua New Guinea (4 vessels); Republic of the Marshall Islands (1 vessel); Samoa (1 vessel); Solomon Islands (2 vessels); Timor Leste (2 vessels); Tonga (2 vessels); Tuvalu (1 vessel); Vanuatu (1 vessel).

1. ["RSIPF thank Australian gov't"](http://www.solomonstarnews.com/index.php/news/national/item/20504-rsipf-thank-australian-gov-t). *[Solomon Star News](/source/Solomon_Star_News)*. 2018-06-15. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180721105927/http://www.solomonstarnews.com/index.php/news/national/item/20504-rsipf-thank-australian-gov-t) 2018-07-21 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-06-16. Commissioner Varley explains: "The new Guardian class of patrol boats will be much larger with increased capacity and extended range compared to the current Pacific class of patrol boats. This will be great especially for patrolling of Solomon Islands large maritime border."

1. ["Australia's Defence Engagement in the Pacific: 2016 Defence White Paper"](http://slideplayer.com/slide/12096402/). *[Royal Australian Navy](/source/Royal_Australian_Navy)*. 2016. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180122125843/http://slideplayer.com/slide/12096402/) 2018-01-22 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-04-22. The Pacific Patrol Boats are gifted by Australia as sovereign assets, and have enabled Pacific Island countries to take an active role in securing their own borders and resources – to the benefit of the region overall. The PPBs are used to undertake a wide range of tasks, from fisheries enforcement, to Search and rescue, to movement of ballot boxes.

1. ["Pacific patrol boat program"](https://nautilus.org/publications/books/australian-forces-abroad/pacific-islands/pacific-patrol-boat-program/). *[Nautilus Institute](/source/Nautilus_Institute)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191216063118/https://nautilus.org/publications/books/australian-forces-abroad/pacific-islands/pacific-patrol-boat-program/) 2019-12-16 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-09-10. The Defence Co-operation Program became controversial through the 1990s with Australian supplied patrol boats and helicopters used for the blockade of Bougainville. Australian military aid to the PNGDF in the early limited the ways in which Australia was perceived as an honest broker in ending the conflict. In June 2000, the Australian-supplied patrol boat Lata in Solomon Islands was also used by Malaitan militias to attack Guadalcanal villages.

1. ["Solomons patrol boat decommissioned after 31 years of service"](https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/398548/solomons-patrol-boat-decommissioned-after-31-years-of-service). *[Radio New Zealand](/source/Radio_New_Zealand)*. 2019-09-11. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190911205750/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/398548/solomons-patrol-boat-decommissioned-after-31-years-of-service) 2019-09-11 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-09-13. Work is underway to extend the wharf at the police maritime base at Point Cruz in preparation for the new patrol boat, which is at least 10 metres longer than the current ones.

1. ["Maritime security strengthened through Pacific Patrol Boat Program"](http://www.minister.defence.gov.au/2014/06/17/minister-for-foreign-affairs-minister-for-defence-maritime-security-strengthened-through-pacific-patrol-boat-program/) (Press release). Australian Government: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence. 2014-06-17. [Archived](https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20140801021615/https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/2014/06/17/minister-for-foreign-affairs-minister-for-defence-maritime-security-strengthened-through-pacific-patrol-boat-program) 2014-08-01 at the Wayback Machine.

1. Paddy, Gregg (2021-08-02). ["Austal Australia delivers 12th Guardian Class Patrol Boat"](https://www.austal.com/news/austal-australia-delivers-12th-guardian-class-patrol-boat). [Henderson, Western Australia](/source/Henderson,_Western_Australia): [Austal](/source/Austal). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210802001725/https://www.austal.com/news/austal-australia-delivers-12th-guardian-class-patrol-boat) 2021-08-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-10-26. under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project (SEA3036-1), part of the Australian Government's Pacific Maritime Security Program; and replaces the RVS Tukoro, a Pacific-class Patrol Boat delivered in 1987.

1. ["Minister for Defence - Contract signed for replacement Pacific Patrol Boats"](https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/minister/marise-payne/media-releases/minister-defence-contract-signed-replacement-pacific-patrol). *[Department of Defence](/source/Australian_Department_of_Defence)*. 2016-05-04. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180924070621/https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/minister/marise-payne/media-releases/minister-defence-contract-signed-replacement-pacific-patrol) 2018-09-24 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2017-09-22. As part of the $280 million (ex-GST) contract Austal will design and construct the first 19 vessels in Henderson, securing more than 120 jobs for Western Australia.

1. ["Austal Pacific Patrol Boat 40"](https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/austal-pacific-patrol-boat-40/). *[Naval Technology](/source/Naval_Technology)*. 2018-12-14. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180722222733/https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/austal-pacific-patrol-boat-40/) 2018-07-22 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-01-21. Under the contract, Austal will offer support services to the replacement patrol boats initially for seven years.

1. ["Keel laying for first Pacific Patrol Boat replacement"](http://www.monch.com/mpg/news/maritime/1867-austal6.html). *[Monch Publishing Group](/source/Monch_Publishing_Group)*. 2017-07-30. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180423104348/http://www.monch.com/mpg/news/maritime/1867-austal6.html) 2018-04-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-04-23. The new 'Guardian' class patrol boats will come to replace the 12 Pacific Island nations' ageing 'Pacific' class patrol boats, which had been gifted by Australia under the PPB programme implemented in 1983. The first vessel is scheduled for delivery to Papua New Guinea, who will receive a total of four patrol boats, by October 2018 and the last vessel is scheduled for delivery by 2023.

1. Minister for Defence Industry (2017-07-31). ["Pacific Patrol Boat Milestone"](https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/minister/christopher-pyne/media-releases/pacific-patrol-boat-milestone). *[Department of Defence](/source/Australian_Department_of_Defence)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180924105811/https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/minister/christopher-pyne/media-releases/pacific-patrol-boat-milestone) 2018-09-24 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2017-09-22. Another milestone has been reached in Australia's continuous naval shipbuilding program with a ceremonial keel laying for the first new Pacific Patrol Boat.

1. David Sigston (2018-05-30). ["Austal launches first Pacific Patrol Boat"](https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/breaking-news/austal-launch-first-pacific-patrol-boat/news-story/ef2b406dec82559931d5af91fa7a68b1). *[News (AU)](/source/News.com.au)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180531044729/https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/breaking-news/austal-launch-first-pacific-patrol-boat/news-story/ef2b406dec82559931d5af91fa7a68b1) 2018-05-31 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-06-01. The first of a new fleet of patrol boats destined for Australia's Pacific neighbours has been launched by Australian shipbuilder Austal.

1. Whiting, Gemma (2018-05-30). ["AUSTAL LAUNCHES FIRST GUARDIAN CLASS PACIFIC PATROL BOAT"](https://austal.gcs-web.com/static-files/91ab1bd5-6006-4bae-ba0d-4e1f60014104). *[Austal](/source/Austal)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221014204242/https://austal.gcs-web.com/static-files/91ab1bd5-6006-4bae-ba0d-4e1f60014104) 2022-10-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-10-14. Austal [...] today announced the first of 21 Guardian Class, Pacific Patrol Boats (PPB-R) has been launched just two years after the contract was awarded, keeping with the schedule and budget for the project. [...] with a further contract awarded in April, 2018 for two additional vessels for AU$29.7 million.

1. ["Guardian Class Patrol Boat (Austal Patrol 40)"](https://www.austal.com/ships/guardian-class-patrol-boat-austal-patrol-40). *austal.com*. [Austal](/source/Austal). 2016-05-04. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220924075606/https://www.austal.com/ships/guardian-class-patrol-boat-austal-patrol-40) 2022-09-24 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-06-03.

1. ["Austal Pacific Patrol Boat 40"](https://www.austal.com/sites/default/files/related-documents/PPB%20Brochure%20May16.pdf). *[Austal](/source/Austal)*. May 2016. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180924070727/https://www.austal.com/sites/default/files/related-documents/PPB%20Brochure%20May16.pdf) 2018-09-24 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-01-21. Austal will design, construct and deliver the 19 steel-hulled patrol boats (valued at $280 million) to 12 Pacific Island nations. The contract includes an option for two additional vessels.

1. Sapeer Mayron (2018-08-15). ["Maritime police get $113,535 boost"](http://sobserver.ws/en/15_08_2018/local/35917/Maritime-police-get-$113535-boost.htm). *[Samoa Observer](/source/Samoa_Observer)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180822145541/http://sobserver.ws/en/15_08_2018/local/35917/Maritime-police-get-$113535-boost.htm) 2018-08-22 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-08-18. The change rooms are a necessary addition because in August 2019, the wing will receive an Australian government-funded Guardian Class Patrol Boat, which will be used by both male and female police.

1. Michael Arnold (2019-02-05). ["Patrol Boats Set To Upgrade Capabilities"](https://postcourier.com.pg/patrol-boats-set-upgrade-capabilities/). *[Fiji Post Courier](/source/Fiji_Post_Courier)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190207020029/https://postcourier.com.pg/patrol-boats-set-upgrade-capabilities/) 2019-02-07 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-02-05. They are capable of operating in Sea State 4 and are equipped with a "game changing" stern-launched zodiac (inflatable boarding vessel), which is a first for both the PNG and the Australian navy.

1. ["WRH635 fast rescue boat 15 persons"](https://www.dewolfmaritime.com/boats/fast-rescue-boats/wrh635-fast-rescue-boat/). *dewolfmaritime.com*. [De Wolf Maritime](/source/De_Wolf_Maritime). Retrieved 2022-10-27. The WRH635FRB [...] developed as a 15 persons Fast Rescue Boat for Survey and Stand-By vessels. [...] Overall length: 6.35 m Overall width: 2.80 m [...] Weight operational (including 15 persons and 2 x 90 HP engine): 2.612,5 kg

1. The Shephard News Team (2022-03-16). ["Micronesia receives first Guardian-class patrol boat with another to come"](https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/micronesia-receives-first-guardian-class-patrol-bo/). *[Shephard Media](/source/Shephard_Media)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220316130329/https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/micronesia-receives-first-guardian-class-patrol-bo/) 2022-03-16 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-10-14. 11 March. FSS Tosiwo Nakayama is one of two 39.5m-long Guardian-class boats destined for the Federated States of Micronesia under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project. Each Guardian-class vessel carries a fast rescue boat powered by two 90hp Yamaha outboard motors, deployed and retrieved by a launch and recovery system fitted at the stern. The vessels are also armed with a 30mm calibre gun along with optional 0.50cal general-purpose machine guns.

1. ["Vanuatu's Australian-supplied patrol boat awaiting repairs"](https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/470322/vanuatu-s-australian-supplied-patrol-boat-awaiting-repairs). *[Radio New Zealand](/source/Radio_New_Zealand)*. 2022-07-04. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220704052128/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/470322/vanuatu-s-australian-supplied-patrol-boat-awaiting-repairs) 2022-07-04 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-10-31. Vanuatu's patrol boat RVS Takuare remains docked at the SinoVan wharf in Port Vila where it has been since the second week of June because of an engine defect. [...] was producing carbon monoxide, and black smoke could be seen on the covering of the exhaust. The commander said he didn't want to risk continuing using the Takuare because the emissions could harm the team in the engine room

1. Hurst, Daniel (2022-06-30). ["Serious defects discovered in patrol boats Australia supplied to Pacific Islands"](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/01/serious-defects-discovered-in-patrol-boats-australia-supplied-to-pacific-islands). *[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220630174616/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/01/serious-defects-discovered-in-patrol-boats-australia-supplied-to-pacific-islands) 2022-06-30 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-10-12. Pacific island countries may halt the use of Australian-provided patrol boats after potentially serious defects were discovered, in a blow to a $2.1bn maritime security program. [...] medical bay in the vessel uses recirculated air, rather than fresh air. [...] fault in the exhaust system. It is understood carbon monoxide was entering a compartment.

1. Arthur, Gordon (2022-07-06). ["Questions raised over Australia's Guardian ship"](https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/questions-raised-over-australias-guardian-ship/). *[Shephard Media](/source/Shephard_Media)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001007/https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/questions-raised-over-australias-guardian-ship/) 2022-07-09 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-10-14. Technical faults have been reported in patrol boats being donated by Australia to its Pacific neighbours. Austal Australia is building 22 Guardian-class patrol boats for Pacific nations, but faults have been identified that have seen a number of vessels awaiting rectification. The chief problem relates to the type's exhaust system.

1. ["Mangau: new patrol boat will benefit us"](https://www.solomonstarnews.com/index.php/news/national/item/22274-mangau-new-patrol-boat-will-benefit-us). *[Solomon Star News](/source/Solomon_Star_News)*. 2019-11-16. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191116025424/https://www.solomonstarnews.com/index.php/news/national/item/22274-mangau-new-patrol-boat-will-benefit-us) 16 November 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-11-15. This new boat is purposely to conduct maritime surveillance and enforcement operations like fighting illegal fishing, search and rescue for distress boats, VIP escorts and other border operations.

1. ["Maritime Boosted with Commissioning of new Guardian Class Patrol Boat Gizo"](https://www.solomontimes.com/news/maritime-boosted-with-commissioning-of-new-guardian-class-patrol-boat-gizo/9531). *[Solomon Times](/source/Solomon_Times)*. 2019-12-19. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191221141216/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/maritime-boosted-with-commissioning-of-new-guardian-class-patrol-boat-gizo/9531) 21 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-03-26. 'To the Director RSIPF Maritime, the captain and crew of our new Guardian Class Patrol Boat Gizo, you bear a great responsibility for the use and safekeeping of this vessel. I commend your efforts in delivering PB Gizo to our shores on in its maiden voyage. This vessel is the pride of our fleet and will protect our borders and support our neighbours,' says Acting Commissioner Mangau.

1. ["RSIPF maritime boosted with commissioning of new Guardian class patrol boat GIZO"](http://solomonstarnews.com/index.php/news/national/item/22473-rsipf-maritime-boosted-with-commissioning-of-new-guardian-class-patrol-boat-gizo). *[Solomon Star News](/source/Solomon_Star_News)*. 2019-12-19. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191220022125/http://solomonstarnews.com/index.php/news/national/item/22473-rsipf-maritime-boosted-with-commissioning-of-new-guardian-class-patrol-boat-gizo) 20 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-12-19. The maritime capability of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has been boosted with the commissioning of the new Guardian class patrol boat, 05 GIZO during a ceremony in Honiara today.

1. Todd Fitzgerald (2020-01-03). ["Patrol boats the guardians of regional security and stability"](https://news.navy.gov.au/en/202001/Fleet/5660#.Xg66l_LYrnE). *[Navy Daily](/source/Navy_Daily)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200328003623/https://news.navy.gov.au/en/202001/Fleet/5660) 2020-03-28 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-01-02. Cross-decking, as it is known in naval jargon, is practised by navies all over the world and is designed to improve the personal and professional development of those fortunate enough to be selected. It is also a sign of diplomacy and trust between participating vessels.

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.rsipf.gov.sb/)

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