2004 marked the last time "Split" sailed on its own during a demonstration for the representatives of the Sri Lankan Navy who were interested in buying the ship. Although the deal was near done, the catastrophic 2004 tsunami and subsequent damage prompted the Sri Lankans to stop the acquisition of all new military equipment, including the purchase of "Split". In 2009, "Split" along with three other frigates was being sold for a price of 3.2 million euros, each. In May 2011, the price for "Split" was reduced to 1 million euros, but again, no deals were made.