THE Navy marks its 119th founding anniversary on Wednesday with the commissioning of its brand-new strategic sealift vessel (SSV) and capability demonstration of three new multipurpose assault craft (MPAC) with missile provisions.
This was bared by the Navy spokesman, Capt. Lued Lincuna, in a message to reporters on Tuesday.
Lincuna added that this year’s anniversary will be held in Sasa Wharf, Davao City, with President Duterte as the guest of honor and speaker.
Highlighting the event is the commissioning of the country’s SSV, the BRP Davao del Sur (LD-602) and capability demonstration of the three MPACs with missile armament provisions.
BRP Davao del Sur left the PT PAL (Persero) shipyard in Surabaya, Indonesia, and arrived in the Philippines on May 8. She is the sister-ship of the BRP Tarlac (LD-601) which was commissioned in May last year.
On the other hand, the Propmech Corp.-built MPACs were transferred and activated by the Navy on May 22.
With their arrival, the Navy now has a fleet of around nine MPACs.
Lincuna said this year’s PN anniversary theme is “Protecting the Seas, Securing Our Future”.
Meanwhile, the Navy sent BRP Tarlac (LD-601) on Monday to transport military vehicles and other supplies essential to dislodging the Maute Group bandits in Marawi City.
Lincuna said the ship sailed from Subic Bay, Zambales, carrying 30 military vehicles and 253 tons of essential supplies.
The cargo will be distributed to the different military units in Mindanao to cater to the transport and logistical requirements of the ongoing military operations against terrorists.
The ship, that is capable of ferrying more than 4,000 tons of cargo and 500 personnel onboard, is used not only to support military operations, but also for mass evacuation and even international humanitarian assistance during disasters and crisis.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/navy-marks-119th-anniversary-with-4-new-ships/
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