The Philippine Navy's replenishment-at-sea capability will be greatly boosted upon arrival of the three tankers donated by the Philippine National Oil Corporation (PNOC).
This involves PN's ability or skill to refuel while on the high seas, Philippine Navy flag-officer-in-charge Vice Admiral Jose Luis Alano said.
The tankers could effectively increase the patrol range of the Navy patrol ships and gun boats, Alano said.
"The oil tankers could provide the sustainment capabilities for our naval operations," he added.
The PN and the Philippine National Oil Corporation (PNOC) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on March 26 where the oil firm formalized its intention to donate three tanker ships to the Navy.
The MOA was signed by Alano and PNOC development and management corporation vice president, Atty. Joseph M. Literal.
The MOA provides that the PNOC Shipping and Transport Corporation (PSTC) crew will turn-over the tankers with all its appurtenances to the PN before the departure of the tankers from the Lamao Anchorage in Limay,
The PSTC crew shall also assist the PN personnel in familiarizing themselves on the machineries and navigation systems of the tankers and the transfer of the tankers from Lamao Anchorage to the designated port or location identified by the PN.
The tankers were donated to the PN following PSTC's cessation of its business operations.
PSTC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PNOC engaged in conducting, managing and carrying on the business of shipping, tinkering, lighterage, barging, towing, transport and shipment of goods, chattels, petroleum and other products.
PSTC issued the notice of donation to the PN on Oct. 30, 2013 and received from PN the letter dated Feb. 18 confirming the readiness to receive the tankers.
The tankers are scheduled to be handed to the PN by May 22.
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