JS Ise (DDH-182), one of the Japan Maritime Self Defense
Force (JMSDF)'s destroyer/helicopter carriers, arrived at the Alava Pier, Subic
Bay Freeport Zone Tuesday morning.
This the start of her three-day goodwill visit which will
end on Friday, Philippine Navy spokesperson Lt. Cmdr. Marineth Domingo said.
JS Ise and her crew were welcomed by Naval Education and
Training Command (NETC) deputy commander Capt. Samuel Z. Felix.
A port briefing related to security and health was conducted
aboard the Japanese ship.
JS Ise commanding officer Capt. Masaki Takada, in a press
briefing, said his ship carry 11 helicopters and is equipped with the
surface-to-air missile, anti-submarine rocket and torpedo systems.
He also noted that it is the second time that JS Ise made a
port call to the Philippines
Takada said this visit is merely for crew rest and
replenishment purposes.
Officers and enlisted personnel of the JS Ise will also
render a courtesy call on NETC commander Rear Admiral Renan C. Suarez.
The visiting navy personnel will engage with their Filipino
counterparts, particularly those assigned at NETC in Zambales, through
shipboard tour on board the Japanese ship and tour at NETC facilities.
It marked the third time that JMSDF vessels visited the Philippines
The visit will further strengthen the already strong
relationship between the PN and the JMSDF. It is a demonstration of fostering
commitment to the cooperation between the two nations which benefits regional
peace and stability.
JS Ise is a Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer. It is the
second ship to be named Ise, the first being the Imperial Japanese Navy World
War II-era battleship Ise.
The ship was built by IHI Marine United and commissioned
into service on March 16, 2011.
She weighs 13,950 tons and can cruise at speed faster than
30 knots.
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