The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF-16), one of the most capable
warships of the Philippine Navy and its AgustaWestland AW-109 helicopter
detachment, will be paying a port visit to Cam Ranh Bay , Vietnam
Send-off ceremonies for the ship and the estimated 200
crewmen, surface warfare students, medical teams and Naval Special Operations
Teams aboard will take place on July 8, 9 a.m. at Pier 13, South Harbor ,
Manila
Navy Spokesperson Capt. Lued Lincuna said this activity is
to demonstrate their sincere show of support to Vietnam People’s Navy and send
a strong message of cooperation between the two navies to the
regional/international community.
The BRP Ramon Alcaraz is the sister-ship of the BRP Gregorio
Del Pilar (FF-15). Both vessels are ex-Hamilton class cutters acquired from the
US
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=901595
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