BRP Tarlac (LD-601) - ex SSV1

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Philippines Navy ship sets off for Russia | Philstar - September 22, 2018 - 12:00am

The BRP Tarlac is expected to arrive in Vladivostok, home of Russia’s Pacific Fleet, on Oct. 1. On its return voyage, it is expected to drop anchor in Jeju, South Korea on Oct. 10 for an International Fleet Review (IFR).

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Activities in Russia will include visits to naval facilities as well as sports and cultural interaction. Sea sub-phase exercises will also be launched in the waters of Vladivostok.

Members of a 400-man Navy/ Marine contingent wave from the BRP Tarlac in Manila as they depart for a visit to the headquarters of the Russian Pacific Fleet in Vladivostok yesterday. Photo: Edd Gumban

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Administrator's note: Eventually, this will be merged with the BRP Tarlac's own thread. But for now . . .

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PN readies BRP Tarlac for first port call to Russia
By Priam Nepomuceno  September 6, 2018, 1:04 pm

http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1047136

MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) is currently preparing BRP Tarlac (LD-601), one of the two strategic sealift vessels in its fleet, for its first ever port visit to Vladivostok, Russia.

The ship is set to leave on Sept. 17, PN spokesperson Commodore Jonathan Zata told the Philippine News Agency Thursday.

Preparations for the ship's port visit to Russia include stocking of provisions like fuel, oil, lubricants and sundries needed for the voyage.

BRP Tarlac will sail alone and Zata said the voyage from the Philippines to Vladivostok, Russia will take "eight to 10 days."

He added that BRP Tarlac's port visit will last five days.

The scheduled PN port call is in reciprocation of the visit of Russian warships in Manila last June and those of last year, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana earlier said.

The Tarlac-class SSVs are the largest PN ships in service as of this posting.

These vessels have an overall length of 120 meters, breadth of 21 meters, and draft of five meters and can carry a payload of 2,800 tons.

Both have a cruising speed of 13 knots and maximum speed of 16 knots and a minimum operating range of 7,500 nautical miles.

The SSVs can carry 500 troops, two rigid-hull inflatable boats, two landing craft units and three helicopters. (PNA)

Russian embassy is talking up the visit

https://www.facebook.com/rusembassy.manila/posts/684231641939747

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USS WASP LHD 1 and the PHILIPPINE NAVY's BRP Tarlac (LD 601) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS 16) steam together in the South China Sea during Exercise Balikatan, which wraps up this week after training to reinforce maritime security, territorial defense capabilities, and disaster response.

https://www.facebook.com/USPacificFleet/photos/a.141807462969/10157046811602970/?type=3&theater&ifg=1

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Philippine Navy sends war vessel to join in China Navy founding anniversary
Published April 16, 2019, 7:30 PM
By Aaron Recuenco

https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/04/16/philippine-navy-sends-war-vessel-to-join-in-china-navy-founding-anniversary/?fbclid=IwAR2IZoO-OIxqZiaaA0toF7Um2leOeSPN00c6h4scyz5r0HCzp_dSph2e_9o

The Philippine Navy has sent 400 of its personnel on board a recently-acquired amphibious war vessel to participate in the founding anniversary of China’s naval force next week.

Capt. Jonathan Zata, head of the Naval Public Affairs Office, said the BRP Tarlac is expected to arrive at Qingdao, China and will join the other naval forces of Asia and other foreign countries for the main celebration of the 70th Founding Anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army-Navy (Chinese PLA-Navy).

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PHL Navy's BRP Tarlac arrives in Qingdao to participate in Chinese Navy celebration
Published April 22, 2019 7:23am
Updated April 22, 2019 7:24am

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/691936/phl-navy-s-brp-tarlac-arrives-in-qingdao-to-join-chinese-navy-celebration/story/

BRP Tarlac, the Philippines' largest warfare ship, and Malaysian frigate Lekiu arrived in Qingdao, a coastal city in east China's Shandong Province, on Sunday to partake in the activities marking the 70th founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, including a naval parade on April 23.

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BRP Tarlac at the anniversary

https://www.facebook.com/groups/rpdefense/permalink/2152555928163576/

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Army sends-off 1st Brigade Combat Team to Sulu

https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineArmy2028/posts/2277653289149883

FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila – The Philippine Army sends-off its 1st Brigade Combat Team (1BCT) to Jolo, Sulu on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Pier 13, South Harbor, Manila.

The Philippine Navy's strategic sealift vessel BRP Tarlac will transport the 1BCT from Manila to Sulu, where they will be deployed under the Western Mindanao Command's area of responsibility. The 1BCT’s deployment intends to help address the threat of local terrorist groups in the island as well as to fulfill the force requirements of the newly activated 11th Infantry "Alakdan" Division.

The 1BCT is the Army’s contingency force that is capable to address conventional, unconventional, and asymmetric threats. Its units include an Intelligence Unit, Combat Engineer Company, Aviation, EOD Platoon, 1st Air Defense Artillery Battery, among others.

Since its creation in December 2018, the brigade has participated in the recently concluded SALAKNIB and BALIKATAN exercises with the United States Pacific Command.

"The men and women of the 1BCT will be deployed in Sulu to ensure peace and security which is not only felt in the island but also of the entire country as well. They are men and women of action and we commend them for going about their mission without much fanfare, an attitude they carry even beyond their service in the military," said Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, the Army spokesperson.

“For years, our peacekeeping efforts have hindered these groups from spreading more destruction beyond that area. But we should remain determined in sustaining our internal operations and safeguarding the security of our territories. Let us preserve our hard-earned gains for the peace and development in the Mindanao Region,” said Maj. Gen. Jesus B. Sarsagat, Army Chief of Staff

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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1071055

BRP Tarlac to undergo dry-dock, repairs

MANILA -- One of the two strategic sealift vessels of the Philippine Navy (PN), the BRP Tarlac (LD-601), will undergo dry-docking and other related repairs.

This was bared in a bid bulletin posted at the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System website by the PN Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat.

Dry-docking refers to repairs when a vessel is brought to a service yard so that the submerged portions of its hull can be cleaned or inspected.

The budget for the project is placed at PHP145.43 million.

Winning bidders must be able to complete the dry-docking and other related repairs by 120 days.

The issuance of the bidding document is from May 16 to June 6, said Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat head, Lt Raymond A. Roldan, in the bulletin.

BRP Tarlac has an overall length of 120 meters, breadth of 21 meters, draft of five meters and carry a payload of 2,800 tons.

She has a cruising speed of 13 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots and a minimum operating range of 7,500 nautical miles.

The ship has a complement of 121 officers and enlisted personnel. BRP Tarlac was commissioned on PN service June 1, 2016.

She can carry 500 troops, two rigid-hull inflatable boats, two landing craft units and three helicopters. (PNA)

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BRP Tarlac (LD601) Has its New Skipper

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=4226581417367404&id=231970423495210&__tn__=-R

Sangley Point, Cavite City- BRP Tarlac (LD601) welcomed its new skipper through a Change of Command Ceremony presided by the Commander, Sealift Amphibious Force, Commo. Ernesto O Baldovino AFP held aboard LD601 Hangar, Pier 2, Graving Dock, Keppel Batangas Shipyard on March 2, 2020.

Capt. Norman A Mutia PN(GSC) commanded the vessel for 1 year and 1 month before handing over his duties and responsibilities to Cdr Elmer G Toriado PN(GSC) who was the previous skipper of BRP Tagbanua (LC296).

During the stint of Capt. Mutia as the Commanding Officer of LD601, the unit was able to participate and accomplish various missions. Among these is their participation in the conduct of in-country training of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) in the vicinity of NETDC, San Antonio, Zambales on July 26-27, 2019. Also, LD601 provided personnel augmentation, distributed relief goods and conducted two medical and outreach programs in the evacuation centers in Bolo Elementary School and Manghinao Elementary School in Bauan, Batangas on January 25-26, 2020 for the victims of Taal Volcano eruption.

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Navy justifies dry-docking of BRP Tarlac
Published May 31, 2019, 10:20 AM
By Francis Wakefield

https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/05/31/navy-justifies-dry-docking-of-brp-tarlac/

The Philippine Navy (PN) Thursday said that there was nothing unusual if one of their two strategic sealift vessels undergoes dry-docking and other related repairs three years after the vessel was commissioned.

Captain Jonathan Zata, the Director of the Naval Public Affairs Service, made the remark after a bid bulletin was posted by the PN Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat at the website of the Philippine Government Procurement System for BRP Tarlac (LD-601) to undergo dry-docking.

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“So (there is) nothing unusuall for every three years. Kung pu-pwede nga dapat [if its possible] every two years eh medyo busy din ‘yung mga dry docking facilities natin dito [our dry docking facilities are also busy]. So we settled for three years pero late na ‘yun kung tutuusin, dapat nga [but it should be be] every two years,” Zata said.

Zata said that, according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), even commercial ships undergo dry-docking procedure every two or three years.

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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1122040

PN ship transports heavy equipment, relief goods to Catanduanes
November 17, 2020, 11:36 am

The BRP Tarlac, one of the two largest Navy ships, is a "critical asset" for civil-military operations and humanitarian assistance disaster relief due to its capability of transporting a large number of personnel, logistics, and supplies, Roxas said.

"This deployment demonstrates how the PN's modern assets bolster the organization's readiness and commitment to providing prompt assistance to our disaster-stricken fellow Filipinos to alleviate them from their current ordeals," Roxas said.

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The ship also carries heavy equipment, trucks and trailers to be used for clearing operations and rehabilitation efforts.

Catanduanes was among the provinces that suffered the brunt of Super Typhoon Rolly earlier this month and Typhoon Ulysses last week. (PNA)

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Navy sends off BRP Tarlac to transport relief, construction materials to typhoon-battered Catanduanes

https://www.facebook.com/philippinenavy/posts/10157990193667956

SOUTH HARBOR, Manila – The Philippine Navy sent off the landing dock, BRP Tarlac (LD601) under the Sealift Amphibious Force of the Philippine Fleet at Pier 15 here today, November 17 for humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) mission to Catanduanes province that was recently battered by two typhoons in just a matter of one week.

Secretary of National Defense (SND) Delfin Lorenzana oversaw the send-off of LD601 carrying around 240 tons of assorted relief goods and construction materials from different government agencies, non-government organizations, and private individuals. Joining the SND were the fleet commander, Rear Adm. Loumer Bernabe, who represented the PN flag officer in command, AFP chief of staff representative Rear Adm. Erick Kagaoan, the AFP deputy chief of staff, and executives from the Office of Civil Defense PH
, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Department of Social Welfare and Development.
LD601 is also carrying heavy equipment, trucks and trailers from Naval Combat Engineering Brigade and Marine Battalion Landing Team 9 for clearing operations and rehabilitation efforts.

The SND in his remarks conveyed to the departing troops "the gratitude of the commander-in-chief, President Rodrigo Duterte and extended the feeling of pride of the One Defense Team, to our officers and enlisted personnel of the [AFP] who have been at the forefront of saving lives in almost all areas devastated by typhoons Rolly and Ulysses".

"Kaya naman bilang inyong kalihim ng Tanggulang Pambansa, tinitiyak ko sa inyo ang buong suporta ng kagawaran  para sa inyong modernisasyon. We shall vigorously provide our Navy with assets for a better, more efficient, and prompt humanitarian assistance to our fellow Filipinos in dire times", added Lorenzana.

LD601, skippered by Navy Capt. Norman Mutia, is one of the two largest vessels of the PN programmed as military sealift and transport vessels. It is a critical asset for civil-military operations and HADR due to its capability of transporting a large number of personnel, logistics, and supplies.

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines concluded day one of its Joint Inter-Operability Exercises under the ongoing AFP Joint Exercise DAGIT-PA on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Zambales.

https://twitter.com/ajexjib/status/1333227000505401344