Japan readies first MMRV for delivery to the Philippines

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A computer-generated imagery of the multirole response vessel (MRRV) platform being constructed for the Philippine Coast Guard by Japan Maritime United Corporation. Source: Japan Maritime United Corporation
Key Points

• The Philippine Coast Guard is on track to receive its first 44 m multirole vessel in August 2016
• Platform will significantly improve the service's fisheries protection and maritime patrol capabilities

The first multirole response vessel (MRRV) destined for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will be delivered in August 2016, Japan Maritime United Corporation (JMUC) told IHS Jane's on 9 June.

The vessel is part of 10 platforms ordered under a PHP8.8 billion (USD191 million) contract signed between the Philippine Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and JMUC in 2015. According to Philippine media reports, the first MRRV has been namedTubbataha and given the pennant number 4401. The vessel was launched on 12 May 2016.

According to specifications provided by JMUC the MRRV features an overall length of 44 m, an overall width of 7.5 m and a depth of 4 m. The vessel is powered by two MTU 12V 4000 M93L diesel engines and has a standard cruising speed of 15 kt. The boat can accommodate a crew of 25, including five officers.

JMUC has not disclosed the type of weapon that the MRRVs will be equipped with but computer-generated images of the vessel provided by the company suggest a 20 mm gun system in the forward section just ahead of the bridge.

The Philippine DOTC has said that it will deploy the MRRVs for search-and-rescue, marine pollution control, fishery areas protection, and maritime patrol duties once the vessels are in service.

The second MRRV is currently under construction at JMUC's facilities in Yokohama. The PCG is scheduled to receive all 10 platforms by the third quarter of 2018.

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