PIER 13, South Harbor, Manila (DWDD) – An Arrival Ceremony was rendered to formally welcome the Philippine Navy’s third (3) Weather High Endurance Cutter, BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF17) at Pier 13, South Harbor, Manila with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenza at Guest of Honor and Speaker.
The BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF-17) arrived in the Republic of the Philippines, December 8, 2016.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell was officially transferred to the Philippine Navy and renamed BRP Andres Bonifacio, July 21, 2016, during a ceremony at Coast Guard Base Alameda, California.
The crew of the ship conducted 14 weeks of training on the ship’s operation, engineering and propulsion systems, damage control and emergency response procedures.
The BRP Andres Bonifacio is the third High Endurance Cutter transferred to the Philippine Navy from the U.S. Government through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) program.
The highlight of the event was the tribute given in recognition of the laudable efforts of the sailors who were instrumental in the ship’s safe and successful voyage to the Philippines.
Just like BRP Gregorio Del pilar (FF-15) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF16), the other Del Pilar Class Frigates, the FF 17, a former United States Coast Guard High Endurance Cutter, is expected to bolster the Philippine Navy’s Fleet, providing increased maritime presence throughout the Philippines’ territorial waters and its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). AES / ALS / Photos by Amihan Sabillo
http://dwdd.com.ph/2016/12/09/arrival-ceremony-brp-andres-bonifacio-ff17/
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