The supply ships are capable of carrying up to 180 tons of cargo
TURN-OVER CEREMONY. Philippine Navy chief Vice Admiral Jesus Millan formally accepts the 2 supply ships from Australia. PH Navy photo
Philippine Navy chief Vice Admiral Jesus Millan and Royal
Australian Navy chief Vice Admiral Tim Barret signed a Memorandum of
Understanding on the turnover of the vessels.
The ceremony held in Australia Philippines
"Vice Admiral Millan conveyed his gratitude to the
Australian government and to the RAN for the generous donation saying that the
two LCHs will certainly boost the capability of the PN to transport personnel,
equipment and aid during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR)
operations," said Commander Lued Lincuna, director of the Naval Public
Affairs Office.
The supply ships are 44.5 meters long and have a speed of 10
to 13 Knots. They are capable of carrying up to 180 tons of cargo.
'AUSTRALIA'S GIFTS.' File photo of former Royal Australians Navy's Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) HMA Ships Brunei, Labuan and Tarakan depart Cairns Harbour in formation. Photo from the web site of the Australian Navy
The Australian embassy described the LCH as "an
extremely versatile vessel, capable of moving large amounts of cargo, personnel
and equipment from larger ships to shore."
"A very shallow draft (two meters) allows these ships
to deliver personnel and equipment to areas otherwise unreachable especially
during Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations," the
embassy noted in a statement.
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