RKS ''Teanoai'' (301) is a operated by the Republic of Kiribati Police. ''Teanoai'' is one of twenty-two small patrol vessels Australia designed and built for smaller fellow members of the Pacific Forum, after the

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extended control of a exclusive economic zone for all maritime nations. ''Teanoai'' will be replaced by the larger and more capable in late 2020, postponed to July 2021.

Operational history

In 2006 ''Teanoai'' worked with the

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ship on fishery patrol. In February 2018 ''Teanoai'' and performed a joint patrol of their waters. On November 7, 2019, ''Teanoai'' rendezvoused with . The vessels' crews engaged in boarding exercises, including both ''Stratton''s pursuit boat, and her on-board helicopter.

References

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