In line with efforts to ensure that all its available naval
craft are mission and seaworthy at all times, the Philippine Navy (PN)
announced it is allocating Php2,575,609.76 for the dry-docking and repairs of
one of its six multi-purpose attack craft (MPAC).
Scheduled for maintenance is MPAC with hull number BA-485.
Winning bidders are required to deliver the services and
other items needed for the repairs within 45 calendar days, the bid bulletin
from the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System said.
Bid opening is on Jan. 18, 9 a.m. at the Office of the PN
Bids and Awards Committee Bonifacio Naval Station, Fort
Bonifacio , Taguig City
An MPAC measures 16.5 meters long, 4.76 meters wide and has
a draft of one meter and a top speed of 45 knots.
Each costs around Php90 million and has a range 300 nautical
miles.
The hull is made of high-quality aluminum and is crewed by
one officer and four enlisted personnel.
It is capable of carrying 16 fully-equipped troopers or two
tons of cargo.
MPAC is capable of operating in territorial waters up to
"Sea State 3" (slight waves) without any system degradation.
It is armed with one .50 caliber and two 7.62mm machine guns.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=845909
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