Philippines: Launching ceremony of large patrol boat: EEZ monitoring
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding:
A large patrol boat ordered by the Philippine government on July 26.
The launching ceremony was held at Shimonoseki Shipyard (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture).
We will support China, which is strengthening its marine expansion, to strengthen its maritime security capabilities in the Philippines.
Government of Japan Assistance for Government Development (ODA):
The Government of Japan provided construction funds through an Official Development Assistance (ODA) ODA loan.
The Ambassador to Japan also attended the launching ceremony.
Large patrol boat in the Philippines:
Patrol boat
Total length 96 meters,
Total tons 2260 tons,
With a maximum speed of 24 knots,
Her cruising range is over 4000 nautical miles.
Monitor the EEZ:
Monitor the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Helicopter equipment,
Remotely operated unmanned submersible,
Equipped with high-speed work boats.
After the equipment work, it will be circulated to Manila in March 2022 and handed over in May.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has received an order for two ships of the same type, and the second ship will also be built at the Shimonoseki Shipyard.
Nihon Keizai Shimbun
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enhancing rapid response capabilities for maritime accidents and crime.
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