Protector (Pacific Forum) class small patrol boat
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Protector (Pacific Forum) class small patrol boats are vessels built and used by the Hong Kong Police for marine patrols off Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. They are based on the Pacific class patrol boat
Pacific class patrol boat
The Pacific class is a class of 22 patrol boats built by Australia and donated to twelve South Pacific countries. Constructed from 1985 to 1997 and operated by militaries, coast guards or police forces of the twelve island nations, these boats are supported by the Pacific Patrol Boat Program...
built in Australia for several Pacific island nations. Commissioned in 1993, 6 boats were delivered and in service:
- PL1 51 Protector
- PL2 52 Guardian
- PL3 53 Defender
- PL4 54 Preserver
- PL5 55 Rescuer
- PL6 56 Detector