Defence engineers flying to Pacific to repair defective Australian-built patrol boats

Numerous problems have been identified on Australian-built patrol boats gifted to Pacific Island nations, prompting the Defence Department to issue advice on how to 'minimise risk' for the countries that operate them.

Numerous problems have been identified on Australian-built patrol boats gifted to Pacific Island nations, prompting the Defence Department to issue advice on how to "minimise risk" for the countries that operate them.

The ABC understands the defect is connected to the boat's stern tube system, a similar problem that was encountered with Austal's Cape class patrol boats several years ago. "Austal and Defence representatives soon will travel to Pacific Island nations to assess all vessels and work with Pacific Island countries on temporary rectification measures ahead of a longer-term solution."

"The safety of our Pacific partners is of utmost importance, and we are committed to working through all challenges together to make sure these boats are safe and operational," Mr Conroy said.

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