 When "Protector" was decommissioned in 1998, she was provided to the RAN's support craft contractor, Defence Maritime Services, for use in the provision of Fleet and training support operating out of under the name "Seahorse Horizon".In 2002, "Seahorse Horizon" took part in Exercise Dugong, laying and recovering mines.In May 2018 "Seahorse Horizon" was put up for sale to the public by the Commonwealth.