Page 61 - Australian Defence Magazine October 2019

AMC SEARCH AND
THE PACIFIC PATROL
BOAT PROGRAM
AMC Search is the proud training provider for the Pacific Patrol Boat Program, the centrepiece of Australia’s defence engagement strategy in the South Pacific.
Over 27 years, AMC Search has perfected a unique multi-nation training program, that successfully trains over 150 students a year from 13 different nations in all aspects of running the Pacific Patrol Boats — from Cook to Commanding Officer.
With 21 second generation Patrol Boats being gifted by the Australian Government to replace the existing fleet, AMC Search is ready and equipped to step up and continue delivering the unique training service needed to ensure the ongoing success of this program.
Visit www.amcsearch.com.au/pacific-patrol-boat-program
THE NATIONS INVOLVED IN THIS PROGRAM
Cook Islands
Federated States of Micronesia
Fiji Kiribati
Marshall Islands Timor-Leste Palau Tonga
The training and consultancy division of the Australian Maritime College
Papua New Guinea Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tuvalu Vanuatu