The “BRP Tarlac (LD601),” the Philippine Navy’s first Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV), is expected to arrive in the Philippines in May, after completing its sea trials.
Last Monday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the ship, which was laid down by the PT PAL shipyard in Indonesia on June 5, 2015, was christened and launched in Surabaya, Indonesia.
During the launching ceremony, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said that aside from the ability to respond to traditional and non-traditional threats, the vessel will enhance the country’s capability in delivering humanitarian assistance and disaster response.
For his part, Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Resources Rizal Ramli expressed appreciation for the trust given by the Philippines to Indonesia in strengthening its naval fleet.
Aside from Gazmin and Ramli, also present during the ceremony were Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia Maria Lumen Isleta, the Philippine Navy’s Flag Officer-in-Command VADM Caesar Taccad, Indonesian Minister for Defense Ryamizard Ryacudu, and Chief of the Indonesian Navy Vice Admiral Ade Supandi.
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