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Malaysia Completes Sea Trials of First UAV-Capable Patrol Vessel

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Malaysia Completes Sea Trials of First UAV-Capable Patrol Vessel 08 Maret 2017 The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Authority will soon induct its first UAV-capable patrol vessel. Platform will significantly improve the service"s maritime patrol and surveillance capabilities (photos : Malaysian Defence) The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Authority (MMEA) has completed sea trials of its first-of-class New Generation Patrol Craft (NGPC), the service announced via an official social media channel on 3 March. The vessel, which is the first of six 44 m coastal patrol vessels ordered from Malaysian shipbuilder Destini Shipbuilding & Engineering under a MYR380 million (USD85 million) inked in 2015, is also expected to be commissioned "soon", an MMEA official Jane"s spoke to on 6 March said, although no specifics were provided. "The boat will be participating at LIMA 2017," she added, referring to the Langkawi International Maritime Exhibition, which will be tak...

PHL Coast Guard Commissions 3rd Multirole Response Vessel for Sea Patrols

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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...