From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 25): Navy fast attack craft arrives in
Legazpi naval station
The Philippine Navy fast attack craft BRP Bienvinido Salting (PG112) has arrived
at the Naval Forces for Southern Luzon (NAVFORSOL) station in Barangay Rawis in
this city Friday to boost maritime security within the territorial waters of the
Bicol Region. The PG112, led by Lt. Commander Nerelito Martinez, its acting commanding
officer, will be incorporated in the newly reorganized task forces of NAVFOSOL
for its enhanced operational capability and preparedness.
Martinez is the Philippine Fleet acting chief of staff for plans and
programs.
He was welcomed by Commodore Manuel Natalio, NAVFORSOL commander, in a simple
ceremony attended by Albay Gov. Joey Salceda and officials from the Office of
the Civil Defense, other branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and
other government agencies.
The craft is a Tomas Batillo class which arrived in the country from South
Korea in August 1995 and commissioned to the Philippine Navy on May 22, 1996.
It underwent refurbishing and updating works but remained sporting its
original weapons fit-out.
It is the class’ only ship using the twin Emerlec 30mm guns and does not have
the provisions for Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=490948
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