Hundreds of people lined the harbour front in Port Vila as Vanuatu formally received its new patrol boat.
People line the Port Vila Sea Wall for the formal welcome of Vanuatu's new patrol boat RVS Takuare. Photo: Hilaire Bule
The RVS Takuare was donated by the Australian government.
It replaces the RVS Tokoro which was also donated by Australia. That boat served the country for almost 34 years.
RVS Takuare can spend around 20 days at sea and is more suitable for female crews.
Vanuatu's new patrol boat RVS Takuare, September 2021. Photo: Hilaire Bule