VOEA Ngahau Koula (P301)

The VOEA Ngahau Koula (P301) is a Guardian-class patrol boat operated by the Tongan Maritime Force. It was gifted to Tonga by the Australian government as part of the Pacific Patrol Boat Program, an initiative designed to enhance maritime security amongst Pacific Island nations. The vessel is primarily used for maritime surveillance, search and rescue operations, and fisheries protection within Tonga's exclusive economic zone. Ngahau Koula replaced an earlier Pacific-class patrol boat of the same name and continues Tonga's commitment to regional maritime cooperation.