IMDEX 2019: PCG in talks with Israel Shipyards for Shaldag Mk.II

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IMDEX 2019: Philippine Coast Guard in talks with Israel Shipyards for Shaldag Mk II
Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - Jane's Navy International
14 May 2019

https://www.janes.com/article/88518/imdex-2019-philippine-coast-guard-in-talks-with-israel-shipyards-for-shaldag-mk-ii

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is considering the Shaldag Mk II patrol craft to fulfil the service's outstanding requirement for a new class of 25-35 m interception vessels.

A senior service official who spoke to Jane's at the IMDEX 2019 defence and maritime exhibition has confirmed that a meeting between PCG leaders and Israel Shipyards was held at the same event on 14 May. The meeting was held to understand the vessel type further, including whether it can be configured according to PCG preferences.

"Some of the matters that we discussed include the types of engines that can be fitted on the Shaldag Mk II. We very much prefer the brands of engines that are currently already in service on our coastguard boats, so we wanted more confirmation on this," said the senior official.

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[Ayoshi]

From: globalsecurity.org

Shaldag MK-II

The SHALDAG MK-II class Fast Patrol Boat is a combat proven craft for security tasks where high intercept speeds are required, such as interdiction of terrorism and illegal smuggling.


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Photos taken from globalsecurity.org

[Buster1123]

Good choice.

So they prefer speed over range/endurance with Mk.II (650 NM max range, 45 knots max speed), and obviously the cost. Mk. V on the other hand has max. speed of 40 knots but with 1,000 NM max. range.