The Tongan Maritime Force was founded on 10 March 1973 by King Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV, who also commissioned the first craft on that date.

[2] The first craft commissioned were VOEA Ngahau Koula (P101) and VOEA Ngahau Siliva (P102), meaning Golden Arrow and Silver Arrow, respectively.

[2] In subsequent years, additional vessels were added to the fleet, including: These ships were vital for Tonga's maritime security and law enforcement until they were decommissioned and replaced by the newer vessels, VOEA Ngahau Koula (P301)[3] and VOEA Ngahau Siliva (P302).

[6] The following ships have been decommissioned from active service: The Guardian-class patrol craft were provided to Tonga by Australia as part of the Pacific Patrol Boat Program.

[2] As of September 2021[update], the Tongan Maritime Force has two patrol vessels: