The Philippine Navy (PN) announced that the landing craft
unit (LCU), donated by the South Korean government for humanitarian assistance
and disaster relief missions, will be arriving this year.
This was disclosed by PN public affairs office chief Cmdr.
Lued Lincuna in a message to the PNA.
The LCU (donated by South Korea
The craft was donated to the Philippines
Upon arrival, the LCU will be assigned to the PN's Service
Force. LCUs are used to ferry troops and other equipment to areas larger ships,
by course of their large draft, are unable to dock.
The PN currently operates two LCUs.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=753483
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