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Patrol Vessel

Pacific-class Patrol Boat

Un patrouilleur en acier offert par l'Australie pour protéger les eaux territoriales et les zones de pêche de cette nation insulaire indépendante.

Solomon Islands Introduit 1987 Austal / Australian Defence IndustriesRôle: Patrouille maritime hauturière et protection des frontières

Spécifications

Longueur
103 feet
Largeur
26 feet
Vitesse maximale
23 miles per hour (20 knots)
Équipage
17 officers and sailors
Armement
One 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
The Pacific-class Patrol Boat of Solomon Islands

Histoire

Après avoir obtenu son indépendance en 1978, les îles Salomon ont choisi de ne pas créer d'armée militaire, s'appuyant plutôt sur leurs forces de police. Pour aider à protéger ses vastes frontières océaniques à la fin de la guerre froide, l'Australie a créé le Pacific Patrol Boat Program afin de construire des navires de marine robustes et fiables pour ses voisins insulaires.

En 1988, les îles Salomon ont reçu leur premier navire, baptisé RSIPV Lata, exploité par la branche maritime de la police nationale. Armé entièrement par des habitants locaux, le navire patrouillait dans des lagons isolés, répondait aux appels de recherche et de sauvetage en mer et arrêtait les bateaux de pêche étrangers illégaux.

Équipé de lourdes mitrailleuses de pont, le navire protégeait la souveraineté nationale et faisait respecter les lois maritimes sur des milliers de kilomètres de haute mer. Il a servi fidèlement pendant des décennies en tant que navire de sécurité le plus grand et le plus capable du pays.

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Utilisé dans

Médailles et décorations de combat

Cross of the Solomon Islands, Valor decoration, Solomon Islands medal
Valor decoration

Cross of the Solomon Islands

1981

The Cross of the Solomon Islands is a top bravery and distinguished service award for outstanding bravery or leadership.

Royal Solomon Islands Police International Law Enforcement Cooperation Medal, Campaign medal, Solomon Islands medal
Campaign medal

Royal Solomon Islands Police International Law Enforcement Cooperation Medal

2004

This medal rewards police officers and foreign partners who serve together on joint regional security and stabilization missions.

Royal Solomon Islands Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Service medal, Solomon Islands medal
Service medal

Royal Solomon Islands Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

1982

This medal honors police officers who complete eighteen years of loyal and blameless security service.

Solomon Islands Independence Medal, Service medal, Solomon Islands medal
Service medal

Solomon Islands Independence Medal

1978

A commemorative medal created in 1978 to celebrate the birth of an independent Solomon Islands.

Solomon Islands Medal, Distinguished service decoration, Solomon Islands medal
Distinguished service decoration

Solomon Islands Medal

1981

The Solomon Islands Medal recognizes distinguished service and devotion to duty by security forces and civil servants.

Solomon Islands Meritorious Service Medal, Merit decoration, Solomon Islands medal
Merit decoration

Solomon Islands Meritorious Service Medal

1982

This medal rewards long and exceptionally meritorious conduct by members of the uniformed disciplined security forces.

Solomon Islands Police Bravery Medal, Valor decoration, Solomon Islands medal
Valor decoration

Solomon Islands Police Bravery Medal

2000

This medal is awarded to security officers who display outstanding personal courage while saving lives or restoring peace.

Solomon Islands Prison Service Meritorious Medal, Distinguished service decoration, Solomon Islands medal
Distinguished service decoration

Solomon Islands Prison Service Meritorious Medal

2006

This honour recognizes prison and correctional officers for exemplary bravery, control, and dedicated institutional service.

Star of the Solomon Islands, Merit decoration, Solomon Islands medal
Merit decoration

Star of the Solomon Islands

1981

The Star of the Solomon Islands is the nation's highest honour awarded for exceptional national leadership and service.

Western Pacific High Commission Badge of Honour, Distinguished service decoration, Solomon Islands medal
Distinguished service decoration

Western Pacific High Commission Badge of Honour

1930

A historic colonial honour awarded to native scouts and leaders for valuable loyalty and brave service.

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