Photo from PCG FB pageTHE Philippine Coast Guard's (PCG) second 97-meter multirole response vessel (MRRV) was launched at the Mitsubishi Shimonoseki shipyard in Yamaguchi, Japan, where the ship was lowered to the water for the first time since its construction. The ship is the second of two MRRVs acquired by the PCG and will be among its largest assets to date. In his opening remarks, Transportation Secretary Arturo Tugade observed how this project has reflected the strong ties between the Philippines and Japan. Tugade recognized Japan as the Philippines' closest development partner, reinforced by its continued contribution to the Philippine growth story. He stressed how the MRRV will significantly improve the PCG's response capabilities in maritime search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, humanitarian assistance, and disaster response operations.

Source: Manila Times November 25, 2021 01:01 UTC