BRP Federico Martir (PC-385)

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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.

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BRP Federico Martir (PG-385) in Cagayan de Oro (circa March 2016)

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From: http://coastguard.gov.ph/index.php/notice-to-mariners/notam-2016/december-2016/1405-notice-to-mariners-number-130-2016

NOTICE TO MARINERS NUMBER 130-2016
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NOTICE TO MARINERS NUMBER 130-2016

Published: 05 December 2016
Notice is hereby given to all mariners and other parties concerned that:

1. Reference: Philippine Navy Radio Message Cite NOCB-1216-081.

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

BOW NR		DATE		VICINITY		COORDINATES
PC385		09 December 2016		17 Nautical Miles West off Malimono, Surigao Del Norte		PT A – LAT 09˚ 38.02’ N     LONG 125˚ 08.50’ E PT B – LAT 09˚ 38.05’ N     LONG 125˚ 59.00’ E PT C – LAT 09˚ 28.00’ N     LONG 125˚ 58.97’ E PT D – LAT 09˚ 28.00’ N     LONG 125˚ 08.50’ E
PB343				6 Nautical Miles Northwest off Balongay, Polillo, Quezon		PT A – LAT 15˚ 03.50’ N     LONG 121˚ 41.20’ E PT B – LAT  15˚ 03.50’ N     LONG 121˚ 45.50’ E PT C – LAT 15˚ 58.80’ N     LONG 121˚ 41.20’ E PT D – LAT 15˚ 58.80’ N     LONG 121˚ 45.50’ E
PB348		08 NOV 19		20 Nautical Miles West off Darigayos River, Luna, La Union		PT A – LAT 16˚ 57.050’ N     LONG 119˚ 50.000’ E PT B – LAT 16˚ 48.880’ N     LONG 119˚ 50.100’ E PT C – LAT 16˚ 49.040’ N     LONG 116˚ 58.440’ E PT D – LAT 16˚ 57.150’ N     LONG 119˚ 59.550’ 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 107-2017
Published: 16 June 2017

http://www.coastguard.gov.ph/index.php/notice-to-mariners/notam-2017/june-2017/1645-notice-to-mariners-number-107-2017

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

1. Reference: Radio Message Cite NOCB-0517-137

2. The following Philippine Navy vessels PC383 and PC385 will conduct test firing on 22 June 2017 at vicinity 7.5 NM SW off Hornos Point, Mariveles, Bataan bounded with the following coordinates:

PT A   LAT 14°18’00”N   LONG 120°25’00”E
PT B   LAT 14°18’00”N   LONG 120°20’00”E
PT C   LAT 14°13’00”N   LONG 120°25’00”E
PT D   LAT 14°13’55”N   LONG 120°20’00”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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Navy Patrol Craft Renders Assistance to Motor BancaAlbumsNavy Patrol Craft Renders Assistance to Motor Banca
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EL NIDO, PALAWAN – The BRP Federico Martir (PC385) led by her Commanding Officer, CDR Virgilio C De Guzman PN(GSC), responded to a request to render assistance to Motor Banca (MBCA) ClLEOPATRA, a tourist/passenger banca. The banca suffered engine problem which prevented it from further sailing and has been stranded in the vicinity 1870 yards NE off Miniloc Island, El Nido, Palawan. At about 04:44 p.m. of March 23, 2018, while PC385 was conducting maritime patrol at vicinity 1870 yards NE off Miniloc Island or at Lat 11 degrees 09.60’ N and long 119 degrees 20.41 E, personnel of PC385 noticed passengers of a motor banca later identified as MBCA CLEOPATRA with three (3) crew and twenty (20) Pilipino tourist/passengers waving their hands for assistance while said banca is already dead on the water.

PC385 immediately maneuvered to her location and rendered necessary assistance. Initial assessment conducted by the ship’s crew to the motor banca, it was found out that engine failure may have been caused by overheating.

Said Patrol Craft also informed Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) at El Nido, Palawan regarding the situation and letter sent its aluminum boat to assist PC385. At about 04:52 p.m., PC385 towed the MBCA CLEOPATRA enroute to El Nido, Palawan and allowed her passenger to board the PC385 and the PCG boat for comfort. At around 06:09 pm, PC385 together with the towed MBCA and recued passengers, arrived safely at El Nido Pier, El Nido, Palawan. Naval Forces West, through its naval assets, has once again provided appropriate response to a vessel in distress in Palawan.

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NOTICE TO MARINERS NUMBER 022-2019
Parent Category: NOTAM    Published: 14 February 2019

http://www.coastguard.gov.ph/index.php/notice-to-mariners/92-january-2019/2877-notice-to-mariners-number-022-2019

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

1. Reference: Philippine Navy Radio Message Cite NOCB-0219-028.

2. The following Philippine Navy vessels PB340, PC381 and PC385 will conduct 1st quarter test firing of naval guns on dates and maritime areas bounded by the following coordinates:

BOW NAME/NR		DATE		VICINITY		COORDINATES
BRP DIOSCORO PAPA (PC119)		27-28 February 2019		4 NM S OFF SUCOLIGAO, ISLAND, PEARL BANK, TAWI-TAWI ISLAND		PT A – LAT 05°42.710’ N            LONG 119°40.003’ E    PT B – LAT 05°42.710’ N            LONG 119°44.003’ E    PT C – LAT 05°38.650’ N                LONG 119°40.003’ E    PT D – LAT 05°38.650’ N               LONG 119°44.003’ E
PB340		27 February 2019		10 NM SW OFF MALAPINGAN PT., CLAVERIA, BURIAS ISLAND, MASBATE		PT A – LAT 12°45.17’ N            LONG 123°06.10’ E    PT B – LAT 12°45.17’ N            LONG 123°45.17’ E    PT C – LAT 12°43.08’ N                LONG 123°08.19’ E    PT D – LAT 12°43.08’ N            LONG 123°06.10’ E
BRP FEDERICO MARTIR (PC385)		14 MARCH 2019		14.5 NM SW OFF GUNTAO ISLAND, PALAWAN		PT A – LAT 11°05.00’N          LONG 119°00.00’ E    PT B – LAT 11°05.00’N          LONG 118°55.00’ E    PT C – LAT 11°00.00’N                LONG 119°55.00’ E    PT D – LAT 11°00.00’N           LONG 119°00.00’ E

3.   In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas on the said date 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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CAVITE CITY – In what seems to be a male-dominated field, the Naval Shipyard has set another milestone as a female officer in the person of Ens Marie Antonnette D Casugo PN was designated as the first female NAVSHIP project officer to supervise and monitor the Emergency Drydocking Repair project of BRP Federico Martir (PC385) at Naic, Cavite

Project officers play a vital role during the implementation phase of repair projects of PN vessels and are responsible for their successful completion. The challenge is now in the hands of Ens Casugo PN, a graduate of Philippine Military Academy “Alagad ng Lahing Pinagbigkis ng Tapang at Lakas” (Alab-Tala) Class of 2018. Far more than the physical and mental capabilities, the character and discipline she earned at the academe, particularly the positive mental attitude and stability to work under pressure, are major attributes that qualified her to the designation. To better equip herself and further hone her knowledge and technical skills in the field of maintenance and repair operations of PN vessels, the new proud “Yardera” took the unit’s Ship Superintendent Training Course and recently completed the Naval Engineering and Damage Control Officer Course (NEDCOC) at the Naval Sea Systems Training Center (NSSTC). These undertakings made Ens A Casugo PN a now bonafide member of the Naval Systems Engineering for Hull, Electrical and Machinery Field of Specialization (NSE-HME FOS) family.

With this development, the unit aims to train and deploy more female project officers in the future, as the unit believes in empowering women, by strengthening their capabilities and promoting their role in the organization, recognizing them as an integral support to the accomplishment of the unit’s mandated mission.

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