PHL Coast Guard Commissions 3rd Multirole Response Vessel for Sea Patrols
PHL Coast Guard Commissions 3rd Multirole Response Vessel for Sea Patrols 08 Maret 2017 BRP Malapascua 4403 (photo : Maxdefence) MANILA (PNA) -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has commissioned into service BRP Malapascua, its third multirole response vessel (MRRV) from Japan, in a ceremony held at its headquarters in Manila Monday. The activity was spearheaded by Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade and House of Representatives Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez as guest of honor. The MMRV is equipped with fire monitors, night vision camera, radio direction finder, a work boat and bulletproof navigational bridge. “The MRRV will be the primary rescue vessel within the PCG district’s area of responsibility (AOR) when the extent of the disaster is beyond the capability of floating assets deployed within the area; provide assistance in the control of oil pollution and protection of the marine environment; enforcement of all applicable maritime laws within the des...