The patrol boat is currently undergoing maintenance at the HMAS Cairns navy base.
According to the Australian High Commission in Tonga, PM Morrison was in Cairns to announce a $155 million upgrade to the Navy Base, HMAS Cairns.
“The upgrade will enable HMAS Cairns to be the maintenance hub for all of the Guardian-class Patrol Boats throughout the Pacific, supporting Australia’s future vessels.”
The crew of VOEA Ngahau Koula will sail home in the coming week after a period of training.