Philippine Navy’s first Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) BRP Tarlac (LD-601) will be ready to sail to the Philippines. This will boost the Philippine Navy's capability specially in humanitarian and disaster response. The SSVs will be capable of transporting a large number of soldiers, logistics, and supplies, with each vessel able to house three helicopters. Indonesian Shipbuilder PT Pal won the contract worth P3.87 Billion. It is estimated to be completed by 2017.
“It’s akin to a car doing road test. The facilities and other navigational instruments are being tested to ensure seaworthiness, especially before its embarks on its voyage to the Philippines,” Navy spokesperson Colonel Edgard Arevalo.The first SSV is expected to be delivered before the 118th founding anniversary of the Philippine Navy(PN) on May 20.
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