ACV Ashmore Guardian explained
Niugini Guardian is a
patrol vessel operated by Papua New Guinea and previously operated as the
ACV Ashmore Guardian by the
Customs Marine Unit of the
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. The former fishing supply vessel
Roper K[1] was converted in 2007-08 by
Jurong SML in Singapore.
[2] It was leased to Customs, primarily to patrol the
Ashmore and Cartier Islands for up to 330 days per year.
[3] Notes and References
- Web site: Vessel "Roper K" . ShipLink . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140306140814/http://www.shiplink.info/photo/ss12344.pdf . 2014-03-06 .
- News: Jurong SML Converts Ashmore Guardian Patrol Vessel . 10 . Dilphin: SembCorp Marine . Jan–Feb 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140717070003/http://www.jspl.com.sg/uploads/dolphin/2008/dolphin%20jan-feb08.pdf . 2014-07-17 .
- Web site: Australian Customs Vessel Ashmore Guardian. Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.