ProtectedShips First of new patrol boats launched By ANI - April 2, 2022 0 573 Cape Ottway, the first Evolved Cape-class patrol boat ready for launch at the shipyard in Henderson. Image courtesy of Austal The acceptance of Defence’s first evolved Cape-class patrol boat will strengthen Australia’s naval capability while providing greater reliability and effectiveness to the RAN’s patrol force to keep our borders safe. Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!)