Local Shipbuilders to build Naval ships

The two brand-new Strategic Sealift Vessels (SSVs) worth more than P3 billion acquired from Indonesia would allow local shipbuilders in the Philippines to manufacture the same type of vessel.

According to Philstar reports, Defense Assistant Secretary for personnel Efren Fernandez has recently visited PT PAL Surabaya shipyard in Indonesia, bringing along with him the shipbuilder from Cebu as an observer.

“During our inspection of the PT PAL Surabaya shipyard, the Indonesian shipbuilder agreed for technology transfer and hopefully we can locally build our own Navy ships in the near future,” Fernandez said.

Brand-new Naval ship arrived

The BRP Tarlac (LD-601), the country’s first strategic sealift vessel (SSV) and the largest naval ship of Philippine Navy (PN) has safely anchored off the Manila South Harbor breakwater before midnight. It was expected to arrive early Saturday.

This was confirmed by PN spokesperson Capt. Lued Lincuna in a message to the PNA.

“BRP Tarlac (has safely anchored) near breakwater of the Manila South Harbor before midnight,” said Lincuna.

Prior docking at Pier 13, the ship and her crew will undergo Customs Immigration and Quarantine, Lincuna added.

BRP Tarlac’s formal welcome to the PN is scheduled on the afternoon of May 16.

Lincuna said BRP Tarlac entered Philippine territory upon entering Sibutu passage, Tawi-Tawi Thursday.

BRP Tarlac left the Surabaya shipyard of Indonesian contract PT PAL (Persero) last May 9.

Prior departure, BRP Tarlac has successfully concluded her sea trials. (PNA)

via: tankler