BRP Dioscoro Papa (PC-381)

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From Combat Fleets of the World, 15th Edition

First four were ordered in 9-89 for $9.4M; the fifth was ordered in 4-90 and three more in 8-90. In 3-93 Halter received a $36.2M contract to build four more in the U.S., provide four kits to a yard in the Philippines, and assist in the construction three more in a Philippine yard; in 6-94 another 12 more ordered for $27.5M, with seven to be built by AG&P Shipyard in the Philippines. DF-379 and 380 were launched 29-4-95 by AG&P. The original goal was 35 total, but that curtailed for lack of funds. Were originally intended to operate in flotillas of seven, each attached to a larger patrol boat acting as leader.

Named after a former Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (ref Jane's Fighting Ships 1973-74)

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Repowering and Refurbishment of 78-Footer Patrol Craft MKII
By: NSSC Public Affairs Office

https://www.facebook.com/seasystemspao/posts/1866207350289845

The Naval Sea Systems Command, through the Naval Shipyard (NSY), successfully administered the repowering and refurbishment of four (4) 78-Footer Patrol Craft MKII: BRP NESTOR REINOSO (PC380), BRP DIOSCORO PAPA (PC381), BRP LEOVIGILDO GIANTIOQUI (PC384) and BRP FILIPINO FLOJO (PC386) in the year 2016 under Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

The project was undertaken by US NAVSEA PMS326 and was divided into two lots. PC381 and PC384 started their upgrade on 01 August 2016 and was completed on 11 November 2016. PC380’s and PC386’s, on the other hand, started on 15 October 2016 and was completed on 22 December 2016. The project was conducted at Subic Dock Corporation (SDC), Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City, Zambales. The upgrade implementation enhanced the habitability of the said vessels and doubled their average speed from 12 to 24 knots.

Two more patrol craft of similar class, the BRP ISMAEL LOMIBAO (PC383) and BRP FEDERICO MARTIR (PC385), will also undergo the same upgrade within the 1st Quarter of 2017.

Currently, PC380, PC381, PC384 and PC386, with improved capabilities, are now in their training phase and will soon be readily deployable to operational areas to continue their mandate of ensuring maritime security and providing platforms for humanitarian assistance and disaster response.

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NOTICE TO MARINERS NUMBER 164-2017
Published: 18 August 2017

http://www.coastguard.gov.ph/index.php/notice-to-mariners/notam-2017/august-2017/1742-notice-to-mariners-number-164-2017

Notice is hereby given to all mariners and other parties concerned that:

1. Reference: Philippine Navy Radio Message Cite NOCB-0817-143

2. The following Philippine Navy vessel will conduct test firing of their naval guns on dates and maritime areas indicated as follows:

BOW		DATE		VICINITY		COORDINATES
PC381		30 AUG 17		5 NM SE OFF PATA ISL., SULU		PT. A – LAT       05° 45.000’ N     LONG  121° 10.000’ E PT. B – LAT        05° 40.000’ N     LONG  121° 10.000’ E PT. C - LAT       05° 45.000’ N     LONG  121° 15.000’ E PT. D – LAT       05° 40.000’ N     LONG  121° 15.000’ E
PC387		08 SEPT 17		12 NM SE OFF MATANAL PT., BASILAN PROVINCE		PT. A – LAT       06° 24.809’ N     LONG  122° 25.086’ E PT. B – LAT        06° 32.812’ N     LONG  122° 24.960’ E PT. C - LAT       06° 33.022’ N     LONG  122° 33.042’ E PT. D – LAT       06° 24.824’ N     LONG  122° 33.139’ E
PC393		15 SEPT 17		15 NM SW OFF LAPITAN PT., LANAO DEL SUR		PT. A – LAT       07° 28.945’ N     LONG  123° 47.590’ E PT. B – LAT        07° 28.944’ N     LONG  123° 49.674’ E PT. C - LAT       07° 26.834’ N     LONG  123° 49.674’ E PT. D – LAT       07° 26.865’ N     LONG  123° 47.590’ E

         

3. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas are advised to take note of the information and take necessary precautionary measures at all times.

4. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

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NOTICE TO MARINERS NUMBER 206-2017
Published: 13 October 2017

http://www.coastguard.gov.ph/index.php/notice-to-mariners/notam-2017/2017oct/1808-notice-to-mariners-number-206-2017

Notice is hereby given to all mariners and other parties concerned that:

1. Reference: Philippine Navy Radio Message Cite NOCB-1017-206.

2. The Philippine Navy vessels will conduct test firing of their naval guns on dates and maritime areas bounded with the following coordinates:

BOW NR		DATE		VICINITY		COORDINATES
FF15		24-27 OCT 17		21 NM SW OFF CORREGIDOR ISLAND, MARIVELES, BATAAN		PT A – LAT 14° 19.000’  N         LONG 120° 03.000’ E PT B – LAT 14° 10.000’  N        LONG 120°13.200’ E PT C – LAT 04° 09.000’  N        LONG 120° 13.000’ E  PT D – LAT 14° 09.000’  N          LONG 120° 03.000’ E
LC288 LC291 LC293 LC289 AGS700 AGS701 PC387 PC388 PC381 BA484 BA486		25-26 OCT 17		10 NM E OFF COMIRAN MATANAL PT., BASILAN		PT A – LAT 06° 19.000’  N          LONG 120° 03.000’ E PT B – LAT 14° 10.000’  N         LONG 120°13.200’ E PT C – LAT 04° 09.000’  N         LONG 120° 13.000’ E PT D – LAT 14° 09.000’  N         LONG 120° 03.000’ E

3. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas are advised to take note of the information and take necessary precautionary measures at all times.

4. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.