BRP Davao del Sur (LD-602) - former Strategic Sealift Vessel 2

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BRP DAVAO DEL SUR (LD602) and USS ASHLAND (LSD48) conduct simultaneous launching and recovery of Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) at the waters of San Antonio, Zambales in connection with KAMANDAG 02-18 Exercise.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/BRPDavaodelSurLD602Official/photos/

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BRP Tarlac starts historic SoKor port visit
By PTV News - FFF -
October 14, 2018

https://ptvnews.ph/brp-tarlac-starts-historic-sokor-port-visit/

MANILA — Strategic sealift vessel BRP Tarlac has started its South Korea port visit after arriving at Jeju Island on Friday night.

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BRP Tarlac’s left Vladivostok on Oct. 9 to start its voyage to Jeju.

On board the ship is a 300-man naval contingent composed of the Naval Special Operations Group, Philippine Marine Corps, Technical and Administrative Services, Naval Reserve Command, and a Helicopter Detachment Afloat from the Naval Air Group.

Upon its arrival, the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy counterparts warmly received the PN contingent at Cruise Pier, Jeju Island.

Capt. Cho Inchoeol, Chief of Staff of the ROK Naval Education and Training Group 8, welcomed the PN contingent.

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Empedrad is in South Korea to attend the 2018 Western Pacific Naval Symposium (WPNS) hosted by the ROK Navy.

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BRP Davao del Sur LD602 added 21 new photos from May 26 to the album: MAVULIS PROJECT HANDOVER CEREMONY
May 26

https://www.facebook.com/BRPDavaodelSurLD602Official/posts/2290784837676141
 
BRP DAVAO DEL SUR (LD602) sails to the North! Once again, LD602 participated in an endeavor asserting our territorial sovereignty. Imbued with the sense of Bayanihan, a Sealift Mission was conducted to transport the materials needed for the completion of the Mavulis Project; and to ferry the different stakeholders to the Handover Ceremony in the northernmost island of the Philippines, the Mavulis Island (Y’Ami), Batanes.

The Mavulis Project is a shared initiative among various stakeholders to include the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) and the Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Batanes Local Government Units (LGUs), and private companies and entities. The waters surrounding the Batanes Islands is a traditional fishing ground, however being prone to inclement weather and with mostly remote islands in the area, fishing is very challenging. The Mavulis Island is also located in the Bashi Channel, a major waterway for shipping and where major communication lines in South East Asia are laid. Hence, the project included the construction of a Fishermen’s Shelter, helipads, and a lighthouse. The construction was completed on 26 May 2019 and was turned-over by NOLCOM to the Batanes LGUs through a ceremony held on 27 May 2019. Future projects were lined up for the development of the said area.

In conjunction with this mission, LD602 also conducted maritime patrols in the Luzon Strait to ensure safety of navigation and the country’s sovereign rights in the northernmost frontier.

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/rpdefense/permalink/2262176947201473/

BRP DAVAO DEL SUR (LD602) welcomes to Philippine waters contingents of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Escort Flotilla 1 (JMSDF EF1) during a Meeting Engagement at the vicinity of Cagayan de Sulu, Tawi Tawi on 28 June 2019. The JMSDF EF1 includes vessels JS IZUMO (DDH-183), JS MURASAME (DD-101) and JS AKEBONO (DD-108) with SH-60K patrol helicopters onboard.

The customary meeting procedure accorded by LD602 to the flotilla is a prime opportunity for the PN and JMSDF to enhance interoperability and strengthen relationship among like-minded Navies to promote peace and stability in the region. More importantly, it gave the JMSDF a glimpse of Filipino hospitality.

JMSDF EF1 is scheduled to call on the Port of Subic this weekend and further interact with the personnel of the PN. This further highlights the continuing commitment between the two Navies towards the peaceful use of the seas.

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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1074919

PH Navy sends ship to join Russia naval parade
July 15, 2019, 9:09 am

MANILA – The Philippine Navy’s (PN) BRP Davao del Sur (LD-602), which has a 300-man contingent, sailed to Vladivostok, Russia on Monday to participate in the naval parade during the Russian Navy Day.

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The contingent, headed by Captain Richard Gonzaga, is expected to arrive in Vladivostok on July 24.

Aside from the customary arrival ceremonies, PN sailors and marines are expected to participate in the Russian Navy celebration in Vladivostok, as well as visits to Russian naval facilities to exchange expertise especially with the scheduled visit in one of their submarines.

It is likewise expected that other navies will participate in the Russian Navy Day by sending their respective contingents and ships to the Fleet Review.

The Russian Navy Day (also known as Day of the Russian Navy) is a national holiday in the Russian Federation and a senior holiday in the Russian Armed Forces.

BON VOYAGE: Officials of the Philippine Navy wave their hats as BRP Davao Del Sur left for Vladivostok, Russia on Monday (July 15, 2019).  The BRP Davao Del Sur and the 300-man contingent on board will participate in the Naval Parade during the Russian Navy  Day from July 24 to 29. (Photo courtesy of PN)

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https://www.facebook.com/philippinenavy/posts/10156671723942956

BRP DAVAO DEL SUR ARRIVES IN KOREA

Jinhae, Republic of Korea – BRP DAVAO DEL SUR (LD602) arrived in Jinhae (also spelled Chinhae) Naval Base Pier, Friday afternoon, 02 August after its successful participation in the Russian Navy Day Celebration in Vladivostok, Russia last week.
This marks the third visit of a Philippine Navy vessel in South Korea.

Read more: https://navy.mil.ph/pn_web_news.php?news_id=1965

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South Korea-donated PH Navy ship set to sail home August 5
By Priam Nepomuceno  August 1, 2019, 12:55 pm

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1076670

MANILA -- The BRP Conrado Yap (PS-39), formerly the South Korean Pohang-class corvette "Chungju" (PCC-762), will sail to the Philippines shortly after handover ceremonies on August 5.

This was disclosed by Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana when sought for updates on the ship Thursday.

"Yes, the BRP Conrado Yap, a Pohang-class donated by the South Korean government will be handed over to the FOIC (flag officer in command, Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad), (Philippine) Navy on August 5 and will sail for the Philippines immediately thereafter. This is a second-hand, refurbished frigate," he said in a message to the Philippine News Agency.

The South Korean vessel was formally donated to the Philippines in 2014.

In another message, PN spokesperson Captain Jonathan Zata said the BRP Conrado Yap is now undergoing preparations to sail home at Jinhae, Gyeongsang-namdo, South Korea.

He did not give the exact departure time of the ship from South Korea or the port of arrival of the vessel for security reasons.

However, Zata said the BRP Conrado Yap will be escorted home by the strategic sealift vessel, BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602), which is now on its way to South Korea after attending Russian Navy Day celebrations in Vladivostok last week.

"(BRP) Davao Del Sur will sail with her (on the way home). She is on her way now (to South Korea)," he added. Upon arrival and commissioning by the PN, the BRP Conrado Yap will boost the Navy's anti-submarine and anti-surface capabilities.

The ship was named Conrado Yap to uphold the legacy of a gallant Filipino military leader, who served in the Korean War as part of the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea.

Yap was a captain in the Philippine Army and considered as the most decorated Filipino soldier during the Korean War.

He posthumously received a Philippine Medal of Valor, the country's highest military honor, as well as a US Distinguished Service Cross, for gallantry in action as part of the Tank Company, 10th Battalion Combat Team (10th BCT), Philippine Army.

The ship measures 88.3 meters long, with a beam of 10 meters and draft of 2.9 meters. Displacement is at 1,216 tons full load. The ship is rated for a crew of 118 personnel and can sustain operational presence for 20 days.

The vessel's Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion configuration of Motor Transport Unit (MTU) diesel engines and LM2500 gas turbine with controllable pitch propellers (CPP) enable the ship to move to a maximum speed of 25 knots to a distance of 4,000 nautical miles.

The ship is armed with two Oto Melara 76mm Oto Melara main guns, a 30mm automatic cannons, anti-submarine torpedoes and variety of sensors, including sonars, and radars. (PNA)

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http://defenseph.net/drp/index.php?topic=5578.0

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1081090

AFP amphibious assault vehicles join ship-to-shore exercise
September 21, 2019, 8:41 pm

The new AAVs were the highlight of the amphibious exercise which is one of the main joint interoperability exercises conducted under the AFP Joint Exercise (AJEX) "DAGIT-PA".

The activity seeks to enhance joint operations among ground, naval and aviation assets of the AFP.

The amphibious operations demonstrated the military’s ability to seize a littoral objective in a scenario of an island retake.

During the activity, a team of Marine infantry and reservists launched the AAVs from Philippine Navy landing dock, BRP Davao del Sur (LD-602).

This enabled the team of Marines to land and conduct operations to retake the island. Meanwhile, the Philippine Air Force rotary-wing aircraft S-76A conducted casualty evacuation from shore-to-ship.

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https://www.janes.com/article/91422/philippines-broadens-tarlac-class-operational-capabilities-with-deck-landing-trials

Philippines broadens Tarlac class’ operational capabilities with deck landing trials
19 September 2019

Key Points
* The Philippine Navy has carried deck landing trials for several helicopter types on its Tarlac-class strategic sealift vessel
* The trials aim to broaden the types of mission sets that can be conducted from the ships

In a bid to expand on the range of operations that can be conducted from its Tarlac-class strategic sealift vessels (SSVs), the Philippine Navy has carried out deck landing trials for various aircraft types that are in service with the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

The trials, which took place from 9 to 11 September in Manila Bay, were conducted onboard second-of-class SSV, BRP Davao del Sur (602), as part of the Philippine Fleet's Naval Air Wing's deck landing qualification course (DLQC) 01-19.

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https://www.janes.com/article/91422/philippines-broadens-tarlac-class-operational-capabilities-with-deck-landing-trials


A Philippine Air Force AW109 helicopter approaching BRP as part of its deck landing trials. Source: Philippine Navy

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KAMANDAG 3

https://youtu.be/4sg2dLG1VX0

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From the US Navy 7th Fleet FB site

https://www.facebook.com/7thfleet/photos/pcb.10157664742777402/10157664739327402/?type=3&theater&ifg=1

MANILA BAY (Oct. 12, 2019) The Philippine Navy ship BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602) deploys assault amphibious vehicles, during exercise KAMANDAG 3. The Germantown is participating in KAMANDAG 3, a Philippine-led, bilateral exercise with the U.S., designed to increase counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief capabilities through military exchanges that strengthen partnership and the ability to rapidly respond to crises throughout the Indo-Pacific region. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase "Kaagapay Ng Mga Mandirigma Ng Dagat," which translates to "Cooperation of Warriors of the Sea," highlighting the partnership between the U.S. and Philippine militaries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Toni Burton)

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BRP DAVAO DEL SUR (LD-602) arrives at the port of Davao City loaded with the following; water treatment machine of Maynilad and Manila Waters, AFP mobile kitchen, water lorries and military vehicles as another round mission of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) efforts.

It is to recalled that some parts of Davao del sur have been struck by a 6.3 earthquake on October 16 and Oct. 29, 2019 leaving one dead, four missing and several damages to infrastructures. And on October 31 another series of strong earthquakes was recorded at 6.6 magnitude that struck in Tulunan, Kidapawan, M'lang, Makilala-Malungon, and the rest of the municipality of Cotabato was then affected. The quakes killed at least 6 people, injured hundreds of people with estimated over 8,000 displaced residents who were now famish and needs our help.

Photo / ref credit to BRP Davao del Sur / rappler / reliefweb.int

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BRP DAVAO DEL SUR (LD602) participated in Exercise PAGSISIKAP 2019 at the Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL) Area of Responsibility on November 25 to 28, 2019. The Commander, Northern Luzon Command, LTGEN RAMIRO MANUEL A REY AFP formally opened the exercise aboard LD602.

The annual exercise spearheaded by NFNL aims to develop Fleet-Marine units that are capable of and competent in planning and executing Amphibious Operations. Participants from the Philippine Fleet include BRP DAVAO DEL SUR (LD602), BRP PANGASINAN (PS31), 1st Patrol Boat Division, PNH432, and Naval Special Operations Unit 2 (NAVSOU2) whereas Marine components include the Marine Battalion Landing Team 12 (MBLT12), the Force Recon Group and the 76th Marine Company, Assault Armor Battalion (AABn).

LD602 conducted Well Deck Operations for the deployment of elements of MBLT12 aboard the Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) of the Philippine Marine Corps during the Amphibious Landing Operations at the shorelines of Naval Education Training and Doctrines Command (NETDC) at San Antonio, Zambales. She also participated in exercises in Navigation and Naval Tactics with PS31.

Moreover, this year’s Exercise PAGSISIKAP 2019 included the integration of Philippine Navy reservists (Sailors and Marines) in seaborne and ground combat maneuvers. In line with this, the reservists had a first-hand experience on the daily routine, watch duties and ship evolutions aboard the ship.

The exercise was formally concluded on November 28, 2019 with the Commander, NETDC, RADM LOUMER P BERNABE AFP as Guest of Honor and Speaker and was duly represented by the Deputy Commander, NETDC, CAPT ROY VINCENT T TRINIDAD PN(GSC).

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