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|Ship name = BRP ''Melchora Aquino''
| Ship name = BRP ''Melchora Aquino''
|Ship namesake = ''[[Melchora Aquino|Melchora Aquino de Ramos]]''
| Ship namesake = ''[[Melchora Aquino|Melchora Aquino de Ramos]]''
|Ship ordered = February 7, 2020<ref name=DOTr2014>{{Cite web|url=https://dotr.gov.ph/2014-09-02-05-02-13/item/1077-lease-of-photocopying-machines-for-the-dotr-central-office.html|title = DOTr - DOTR, MITSUBISHI SHIPBUILDING CO. SIGN CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 2 NEW PCG MULTI-ROLE RESPONSE VESSELS}}</ref>
| Ship ordered = February 7, 2020<ref name=PDR_01>{{cite web |url= https://www.phdefresource.com/2020/01/94-meter-multi-role-response-vessel.html?m=1 |title= 94-meter Multi-Role Response Vessel Acquisition Project of the Philippine Coast Guard |website= Philippine Defense Resource |date= January 28, 2020 |access-date= May 8, 2022}}</ref>
|Ship builder = Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd <ref name=PCG-Launch>[https://coastguard.gov.ph/index.php/11-news/4130-pcg-s-first-approximately-97-meter-multi-role-response-vessel-launches-in-japan-shipyard PCG's First Approximately 97-meter Multi-Role Response Vessel Launches in Japan Shipyard]</ref>
| Ship builder = Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd <ref name=PCG-Launch>[https://coastguard.gov.ph/index.php/11-news/4130-pcg-s-first-approximately-97-meter-multi-role-response-vessel-launches-in-japan-shipyard PCG's First Approximately 97-meter Multi-Role Response Vessel Launches in Japan Shipyard]</ref>
|Ship original cost = 14.55 billion yen for two units<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jica.go.jp/philippine/english/office/topics/news/200213.html|title=PCG to step up maritime patrol with new vessels from Japan &#124; Philippines &#124; Countries & Regions &#124; JICA}}</ref>
| Ship original cost = 14.55 billion yen for two units<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jica.go.jp/philippine/english/office/topics/news/200213.html |title=PCG to step up maritime patrol with new vessels from Japan |website= Japan International Cooperation Agency |date= February 13, 2020 |access-date= May 8, 2022}}</ref>
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|Ship launched = November 18, 2021<ref name=PNA>{{cite news|last1=Dela Cruz|first1=Raymond Carl|title=2 new 97-meter ships to boost West PH Sea patrols: PCG|url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1160195|work=[[Philippine News Agency]]|access-date=19 November 2021|date=18 November 2021|language=en}}</ref>
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*[[Maritime call sign|Callsign]]: 4DJG4
*[[Maritime call sign|Callsign]]: 4DJG4
*[[Hull number]]: 9702<ref name=GS>{{Cite web|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/philippines/mrrv.htm|title=Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV)}}</ref>
*[[Hull number]]: 9702<ref name=INQ_01/>
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| Ship length = {{convert|96.6|m|ftin|abbr=on}}<ref name=MEPCG>{{cite web|url=https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/philippine-coast-guard-gets-boost-with-two-new-patrol-vessels|title=Philippine Coast Guard Gets Boost with Two New Patrol Vessels|access-date=2021-07-29|archive-date=2021-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729054453/https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/philippine-coast-guard-gets-boost-with-two-new-patrol-vessels|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| Ship aircraft = 1 × [[Eurocopter EC145|Airbus H145 helicopter]]<ref name=NR_01>{{cite web |url=https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2021/november/11020-mitsubishi-launches-teresa-magbanua-class-patrol-vessel-for-philippines.html |title=Mitsubishi launches Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessel for Philippines|website=Navy Recognition|access-date=18 November 2021}}</ref>
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The '''BRP ''Melchora Aquino''''' '''(MRRV-9702)''' is a 97-meter Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV) of the [[Philippine Coast Guard]]. The vessel is the second ship of the [[Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessel|''Teresa Magbanua''-class patrol vessels]] of the [[Philippine Coast Guard]], which are considered the largest and most modern vessel in the agency's fleet once commissioned.
'''BRP ''Melchora Aquino''''' '''(MRRV-9702)''' is the second ship of the {{sclass|Teresa Magbanua|patrol vessel|4}} of [[patrol vessel]]s operated by the [[Philippine Coast Guard]] (PCG). The service officially classifies her as a multi-role response vessel (MRRV). At almost 97 meters long, she is one of the largest, and most modern vessels of the PCG.


To be named after [[Melchora Aquino]], a Filipino revolutionary during the Spanish colonial period. She was constructed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd based on the {{sclass|Kunigami|patrol vessel|4}} design, in [[Shimonoseki|Shimonoseki, Japan]].<ref name=DOTr2014/><ref name=PCG-Launch/>
She was named after [[Melchora Aquino]], a Filipino revolutionary during the Spanish colonial period.<ref name="INQ_01">{{cite web |date=June 13, 2022 |title=PCG commissions BRP Melchora Aquino |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1609845/pcg-commissions-brp-melchora-aquino |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240325070640/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1609845/pcg-commissions-brp-melchora-aquino |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=Inquirer.net}}</ref>


==Construction and design==
==Construction and design==
The Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV) as referred to by the [[Philippine Coast Guard]], was constructed by Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd under the "Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project Phase 2 project of the [[Department of Transportation (Philippines)|Department of Transportation]] in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mhi.com/news/200306.html |title=Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Signs Contract for Two Multi-Role Response Vessels for the Philippines -- Construction and Deliveries to be Completed in 2022 -- |website=Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group |date=March 6, 2020}}</ref> The deal was worth 14.55 billion yen for two units from a JICA STEP Loan of 16.455 billion yen<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jica.go.jp/english/news/press/2016/161026_01.html |title=Archived copy |website=www.jica.go.jp |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728063358/https://www.jica.go.jp/english/news/press/2016/161026_01.html |archive-date=28 July 2021 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and was signed on February 7, 2020.<ref name=DOTr2014/>
The vessel was constructed by [[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries|Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd]] in [[Shimonoseki|Shimonoseki, Japan]] based on the [[Kunigami-class patrol vessel| Kunigami-class patrol vessels]]. The contract was under the "Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project Phase 2" project of the [[Department of Transportation (Philippines)|Department of Transportation]] in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 6, 2020 |title=Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Signs Contract for Two Multi-Role Response Vessels for the Philippines -- Construction and Deliveries to be Completed in 2022 -- |url=https://www.mhi.com/news/200306.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240325070922/https://www.mhi.com/news/200306.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group}}</ref> The deal was worth 14.55 billion yen for two units from a [[Japan International Cooperation Agency|JICA]] STEP Loan of 16.455 billion yen<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jica.go.jp/english/news/press/2016/161026_01.html |title=Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with the Republic of the Philippines: Further strengthening the maritime safety capability of the Philippine Coast Guard &#124; Press Releases &#124; News & Features &#124; JICA |website=www.jica.go.jp |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728063358/https://www.jica.go.jp/english/news/press/2016/161026_01.html |archive-date=28 July 2021 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and was signed on February 7, 2020.<ref name=PDR_01/>


According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the MRRV has a length of 96.6 meters, a maximum speed of not less than 24 knots, and has a complement of 67 officers and crew members. She has a two 6600&nbsp;kW diesel engines.<ref name=DOTr2014/>
The vessel has a length of {{convert|96.6|m|ftin|sp=us}}, a maximum speed of not less than {{convert|24|kn|lk=in}}, and has a complement of 67 officers and crew members. She is powered by two {{convert|6600|kW|adj=on}} [[diesel engine]]s.<ref name=PDR_01/> She has a [[helideck]], and a [[hangar]] that can accommodate the [[Eurocopter EC145|H145T2 helicopter]] of the PCG. She also has a [[hyperbaric chamber]] for those who have [[diving sickness]] and a survivor room that can accommodate those who will be rescued.


The ship was launched on the November 18, 2021, which was held by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Representatives from the [[Philippine Coast Guard]] attended the short ceremony virtually.<ref>{{cite web |date=18 November 2021 |title=Ship for PH Coast Guard launched in Japan |url=https://globalnation.inquirer.net/200375/ship-for-ph-coast-guard-launched-in-japan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240325071142/https://globalnation.inquirer.net/200375/ship-for-ph-coast-guard-launched-in-japan |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=19 November 2021 |website=Philippine Daily Inquirer}}</ref>
The MRRV has a helideck and a hangar that can accommodate the [[Eurocopter EC145|H145T2 helicopter]] of the PCG. She also has a hyperbaric chamber for those who have diving sickness and a survivor room that can accommodate those who will be rescued.<ref name="TMSNR"/>

It was launched on 18 November 2021.<ref name=PNA/>

The ''Melchora Aquino'' is scheduled to undergo sea trials by early 2022, and sail for Manila by May 2022.<ref name="TMSNR"/> It's due to be in service by September 2022.<ref name="TMSNR"/>


==History==
==History==
[[File:BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) Commissioning.jpg|thumb|BRP ''Melchora Aquino'' (MRRV-9702) at commissioning]]
The ship was launched on 18 November 2021, which was held by MHI and PCG representatives physically and virtually.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globalnation.inquirer.net/200375/ship-for-ph-coast-guard-launched-in-japan|title = Ship for PH Coast Guard launched in Japan|date = 18 November 2021}}</ref> and was commissioned on 12 June 2022 by President [[Rodrigo Duterte]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1609693/duterte-leads-commissioning-of-brp-melchora-aquino-lowering-of-ncr-subways-tunnel-boring-machine |title=Duterte leads commissioning of BRP Melchora Aquino, lowering of subway tunnel boring machine |publisher=inquirer.net |date=2022-06-16 |accessdate=2022-06-16}}</ref>
[[File:President Rodrigo Duterte giving a speech during the commission ceremony of BRP Melchora Aquino.jpg|thumb|President Rodrigo Duterte giving a speech during BRP ''Melchora Aquino''{{'}}s commissioning]]


The ship was officially accepted into service less than two weeks after arriving in the Philippines. On June 12, 2022, the Philippine Coast Guard held the commissioning ceremony at the South Harbor.<ref name=INQ_01/>


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 00:16, 10 November 2024

BRP Melchora Aquino docked in Port Area, Manila, Philippines during commissioning.
History
Philippines
NameBRP Melchora Aquino
NamesakeMelchora Aquino de Ramos
OrderedFebruary 7, 2020[1]
BuilderMitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd [2]
Cost14.55 billion yen for two units[3]
LaunchedNovember 18, 2021
AcquiredMay 22, 2022
CommissionedJune 12, 2022
Identification
Badge
General characteristics
Length96.6 m (316 ft 11 in)[5]
Beam11.5 m (37 ft 9 in)[1]
Draft4.3 m (14 ft 1 in)[1]
Propulsion2 × diesel engines, with total output of 13,200 kW (17,700 shp)[6]
Speed24 knots (44 km/h) maximum sustained[2]
Range4,000 nmi (7,400 km) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)[2]
Endurancemore than 15 days
Boats & landing
craft carried		2 × RHIB
Complement67 officers and sailors max
ArmamentTo be determined
Aircraft carried1 × Airbus H145 helicopter[7]
Aviation facilitiesHangar and flight deck for 1 × Airbus H145 helicopter[7]

BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) is the second ship of the Teresa Magbanua class of patrol vessels operated by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The service officially classifies her as a multi-role response vessel (MRRV). At almost 97 meters long, she is one of the largest, and most modern vessels of the PCG.

She was named after Melchora Aquino, a Filipino revolutionary during the Spanish colonial period.[4]

Construction and design

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The vessel was constructed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd in Shimonoseki, Japan based on the Kunigami-class patrol vessels. The contract was under the "Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project Phase 2" project of the Department of Transportation in 2016.[8] The deal was worth 14.55 billion yen for two units from a JICA STEP Loan of 16.455 billion yen[9] and was signed on February 7, 2020.[1]

The vessel has a length of 96.6 meters (316 ft 11 in), a maximum speed of not less than 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph), and has a complement of 67 officers and crew members. She is powered by two 6,600-kilowatt (8,900 hp) diesel engines.[1] She has a helideck, and a hangar that can accommodate the H145T2 helicopter of the PCG. She also has a hyperbaric chamber for those who have diving sickness and a survivor room that can accommodate those who will be rescued.

The ship was launched on the November 18, 2021, which was held by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Representatives from the Philippine Coast Guard attended the short ceremony virtually.[10]

History

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BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) at commissioning
President Rodrigo Duterte giving a speech during BRP Melchora Aquino's commissioning

The ship was officially accepted into service less than two weeks after arriving in the Philippines. On June 12, 2022, the Philippine Coast Guard held the commissioning ceremony at the South Harbor.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "94-meter Multi-Role Response Vessel Acquisition Project of the Philippine Coast Guard". Philippine Defense Resource. January 28, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c PCG's First Approximately 97-meter Multi-Role Response Vessel Launches in Japan Shipyard
  3. ^ "PCG to step up maritime patrol with new vessels from Japan". Japan International Cooperation Agency. February 13, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c "PCG commissions BRP Melchora Aquino". Inquirer.net. June 13, 2022. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  5. ^ "Philippine Coast Guard Gets Boost with Two New Patrol Vessels". Archived from the original on 2021-07-29. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  6. ^ "Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV)". Archived from the original on 2022-02-20. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  7. ^ a b "Mitsubishi launches Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessel for Philippines". Navy Recognition. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Signs Contract for Two Multi-Role Response Vessels for the Philippines -- Construction and Deliveries to be Completed in 2022 --". Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group. March 6, 2020. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with the Republic of the Philippines: Further strengthening the maritime safety capability of the Philippine Coast Guard | Press Releases | News & Features | JICA". www.jica.go.jp. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  10. ^ "Ship for PH Coast Guard launched in Japan". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 18 November 2021. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
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