The two landing craft heavies (LCHs), which were donated by
the Australian government to the Philippine Navy last January, will be arriving
in Sangley Point, Cavite
This was disclosed by PN flag officer-in-command Vice
Admiral Jesus C. Millan in a message to the PNA on Wednesday.
Sangley Point, Cavite
"For info, the two LCHs, escorted by BRP Gregorio Del
Pilar (PF-15) (have sailed and passed) the waters of Zamboanga last night
(Tuesday) and estimated to be in Cavite
When asked whether the ships will be given a welcome
ceremony this coming Monday, his retirement day, Millan said that this depends
on weather conditions.
"Due to typhoon 'Hanna,' we are still waiting the
assessment and recommendation of the Philippine Fleet," the PN chief said.
The LCHs left Cairns , Australia for their voyage to the Philippines
The two ships were named BRP Ivatan (AT-298) and BRP Batak
(AT-299). They will be joining the five other landing craft units in PN
service.
"The vessels will also be useful in transporting troops
from one operational area to another," Millan said.
Prior the turnover and commissioning, Millan and Royal
Australian Navy head Vice Admiral Tim Barret signed a memorandum of agreement
regarding the transfer of the LCHs.
The signing was witnessed by Philippine Fleet commander Rear
Admiral Leopoldo M. Alano and Sealift Amphibious Force head Commodore Narciso
A. Vingson.
The Australian government announced the donation of the two
LCHs last January following the decommissioning of the vessels on November
2014.
The two donated LCHs are formerly named the HMAS Tarakan and
HMAS Brunei.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=789943
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