Tongan Maritime Force

The Tongan Maritime Force's mission within HMAF is to "Defend the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Tonga". ==Operations==

The Tongan Maritime Force conducts maritime security operation, Including countering illegal fishing and transnational crime, and providing logistical support between Tonga's many islands. ==Diving Team==

The Tongan Maritime Force maintains a trained and certified Diving Team, which can perform underwater Investigation, search and recovery tasks down to a depth of 60 Meters. Diving Certification is by the Component Commander of the Maritime Force (CCMF). ==Boarding Teams==

Dedicated Boarding Teams are embarked on Patrol vessels with specialised equipment to enhance boarding capabilities. In September 2025, the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force conducted a training program for Tongan personnel that covered "Maritime Boarding, Search and Seizure". ==International cooperation==

Tonga works closely with international partners, including Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, who provide significant support through the Pacific Maritime Security Program. This includes gifting vessels, maintenance support, and extensive training programs. ==History==

The Tongan Maritime Force was founded on 10 March 1973 by King Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV, who also commissioned the first craft on that date. The first craft commissioned were (P101) and VOEA Ngahau Siliva (P102), meaning Golden Arrow and Silver Arrow, respectively. • : A Pacific-class patrol boat, also part of the Pacific Patrol Boat Program, commissioned in 1990. • : Another Pacific-class patrol boat, also gifted by Australia, which was commissioned alongside VOEA Pangai. These ships were vital for Tonga's maritime interdiction, maritime search and rescue, maritime security,support amphibious warfare, and law enforcement until they were decommissioned and replaced by the newer vessels, (P301) == List of craft ==

Patrol Boat Flotilla The Guardian-class patrol craft were provided to Tonga by Australia as part of the Pacific Patrol Boat Program. , the Tongan Maritime Force has two patrol vessels: Logistic Support Flotilla Royal yacht Decommissioned ships The following ships have been decommissioned from active service: == References ==