![The new vessels will enable the Tunisian Navy to enhance its maritime security in the face of growing concerns about terrorism in the region Sentry-44 PB](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihT5axA_XD0QleK0LoFZ6x5tH4NUIa-0h_hH_8107MvUhk44BdUOC2KcUPuOiSYllosP1b95kQKGEXyOR7k39olC9-9SnMvOep8cEEswM14fJJ-Z8Zap57Um4vsuLI3EcR8lwa/s560/Sentry-44_Tunisia.jpg)
The two patrol boats were handed over at La Goulette naval base during a ceremony on August 28 attended by US Ambassador Jake Walles, Minister of Defence Ghazi Jeribi, and Vice Admiral Mohamed Khamassi.
The US embassy said the two vessels - valued at over $2 million - are part of an ongoing programme of assistance to the Tunisian Navy. The United States previously donated five 7.6 metre boats in August 2013.
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