BRP Bagacay (MRRV-4410) is the ninth ship of the Parola-class patrol vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard.
.jpg) BRP Bagacay during communication exercise with Japan Coast Guard.
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| Name | BRP Bagacay |
| Namesake | Bagacay Point Lighthouse located in Liloan, Cebu |
| Ordered | 29 May 2015 |
| Builder | Japan Marine United, Yokohama, Japan |
| Completed | March 2018 |
| Commissioned | 23 August 2018 |
| Identification |
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| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Parola-class patrol vessel |
| Length | 44.5 m (146 ft) |
| Beam | 7.5 m (25 ft) |
| Draft | 4 m (4.0 m) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | Maximum @ 25 knots (46 km/h), cruising 15 knots (28 km/h) |
| Range | 1,500 nautical miles (2,800 km) |
| Boats & landing craft carried | 1 × RHIB work boat |
| Complement | 25 (5 officers, 20 enlisted) |
| Sensors and processing systems | Furuno FAR series X & S-band navigation radars |
Design and features edit
The Philippine Coast Guard clarified that the ship is a law enforcement vessel and is designed to conduct environmental and humanitarian missions, as well as maritime security operations and patrol missions.[1]
The ship was designed with a bulletproof navigation bridge, and is equipped with fire monitors, night vision capability, a work boat, and radio direction finder capability.[2]
The ship will be equipped with communications and radio monitoring equipment from Rohde & Schwarz, specifically the M3SR Series 4400 and Series 4100 software-defined communication radios, and DDF205 radio monitoring equipment. These equipment enhances the ship's reconnaissance, pursuit and communications capabilities.[3]
Construction, delivery and commissioning edit
After completed sea trials in Yokohama, Japan, BRP Bagacay arrived at the Philippine Coast Guard National Headquarters on May 31, 2018.
On August 23, 2018, BRP Bagacay and BRP Cape Engaño (MRRV-4411) commissioned into Philippine Coast Guard fleet.[4]
Service history edit
In September 2018, the BRP Bagacay was officially deployed to the PCG Southwestern Mindanao District based in Zamboanga City where she joins two other ships of her class already deployed there, the BRP Malabrigo (MRRV-4402) and BRP Cape San Agustin (MRRV-4408).[5]
In November 2018, the ship was transferred to Banguingui, Sulu (originally named Tongkil) to augment the security forces in that area.[6]
In July 2021, the BRP Bagacay intercepted the Motor Boat Dynasty which was carrying 70 boxes of Smuggled Cigarettes off the Coast of Zamboanga City[7]
In early August 2021, the Ship conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) of an Australian Veterinarian from the Livestock carrier MV Maysora off the Coast of Zamboanga City. The Veterinarian suffered a Bone fracture when he accidentally fell from a Cattle Pen while working[8]
In late August 2021, the BRP Bagacay rescued a French National whose Yacht the Ouma went adrift after suffering Engine trouble off the Waters of Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea.[9]
References edit
- ^ Marcelo, Elizabeth (2016-08-18). "Coast guard acquires 44-meter patrol vessel from Japan". GMA News. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
- ^ "LOOK: PH Coast Guard gets new rescue ship from Japan". Rappler. 2016-07-28. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
- ^ Scott, Richard (2016-11-04). "SDRs for Philippine Coast Guard [INDODEF16-D3]". IHS Jane's. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
- ^ "PCG commissions last two 44-meter Multi Role Response Vessels today" (Press release). Philippine Coast Guard. 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
- ^ “PCG Deploys Add’l Vessel in Southern Philippines”
- ^ "PCG Intercepts P50-M Smuggled Rice Shipment Off Sulu"
- ^ "PCG seizes 70 Boxes of Smuggled Cigarettes in Zamboanga City"
- ^ "PCG conducts Medical Evacuation for injured Australian Crew off Zamboanga City"
- ^ "French Boat Captain in distressed Yacht rescued in Sulu Sea"