The Albanese government has been informed of a potential issue in the exhaust system of Austal-built Guardian Class patrol boats delivered to Pacific Island nations as part of the $2.1 billion Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP).
According to a statement from the Department of Defence, other faults have also been flagged over the past 16 months, which include cracking in the coupling between the engine and the gearbox, and ventilation issues in the sick bays.
Remediation plans have been developed in response to these previously identified issues.
