BRP Magat Salamat (PS-20) - ex-USS Gayety (MSF-239)

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From: http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/02239.htm

Admirable Class Minesweeper:

Laid down 14 November 1943 at Winslow Marine Railway and Shipbuilding, Winslow, Washington
Launched 19 March 1944
Commissioned USS Gayety (AM 239), 23 September 1945
Naval Vessel Register of 1 January 1949 lists plan for decommissioning and placing in reserve as December 1945
Decommissioned 1 March 1954 at Orange, TX
Reclassified as a Fleet Minesweeper (Steel Hull), MSF-239, 7 February 1955
Transferred to South Vietnam 17 April 1962 and renamed Chi Lang II (HQ 08)
Escaped to the Philippines in 1975 after the fall of South Vietnam
Renamed RPS Magat Salamat (PS 20)

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BRP Magat Salamat marks 37th anniversary in PHL Navy

The BRP Magat Salamat (PS-20), a patrol ship assigned to the Eastern Mindanao Command, celebrated its 37th year in service in the Philippine Navy on Sunday.

The officers and crew of the patrol ship marked the occasion by giving "birthday gifts" to the residents of Barangay Lower Makar, Labangal, General Santos City.

Personnel of the BRP Magat Salamat also donated trash cans to help maintain the cleanliness along the coastal areas of the city.

The ship crew also served hot meals to more than 150 children, facilitated parlor games to entertain them and distributed school supplies to inspire them to study harder.

"This is one way of giving back the blessings that God bestowed to PS-20. Seeing the smiles of the children is a great birthday gift for our ship,” BRP Magat Salamat commanding officer Cmdr. Emmanuel Eugenio C. Bello said.

The BRP Magat Salamat was commissioned by the PN on Feb. 7, 1977 after the fall of South Vietnam.

Its first commanding officer was Cmdr. Jesus E. Biola.

Throughout her service in the PN, she has received numerous awards and was adjudged as Ship of the Year many times.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=614370

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more PS-20 pix circa 2010 taken at Surigao City

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The Philippine Navy is spending P158.2M to dry-dock two WWII-era Patrol Ship: BRP Magat Salamat (PS-20), which was laid down in 1943 and BRP Sultan Kudarat (PS-22), which was laid down in 1942.

Talking about . . . ROI.

http://www.dnd.gov.ph/transparency/procurement/dnd-bids-and-awards-committee.html

From: JMSDF: https://www.facebook.com/JMSDF.PAO.fp/photos/pcb.1319751811419867/1319751374753244/?type=3&theater

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NOTICE TO MARINERS NUMBER 138-2017
Published: 20 July 2017
Notice is hereby given to all mariners and other parties concerned that:

http://www.coastguard.gov.ph/index.php/notice-to-mariners/notam-2017/july-2017/1700-notice-to-mariners-number-138-2017

1. Reference: Radio Message Cite NOCB-0717-129

2. The Philippine Navy vesselsPS20 will conduct test firing on 28 July 2017 at vicinity 8 Nautical Mile off Kangtipayan Diki Island, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi Bounded with the following coordinates:

    Latitude   Longitude
Point A   05° 24.50’ North   120° 03.00’ East
Point B   05° 24.50’ North   119° 53.00’ East
Point C   05° 34.00’ North   119° 53.00’ East
Point D    05° 34.00’ North   120° 03.00’ East
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 213-2017
Published: 19 October 2017

http://www.coastguard.gov.ph/index.php/notice-to-mariners/notam-2017/2017oct/1819-notice-to-mariners-number-213-2017

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

1.   Reference: Philippine Navy Radio Message Cite NOCB-1017-122.

2.  The Philippine Navy vessels vessel PS31, PS20, PC119, PC376 and PC383  will conduct test firing on 27 October 2017 at vicinity10 nautical mile southwest off Cape San Agustin, Gov Generoso, Davao Oriental  bounded with the following coordinates:

Point A   Latitude 06º 7.00’ N   Longitude 126 º 08.00’ E
Point B   Latitude  05º 57.00’ N   Longitude 126º 08.00’ E
Point C   Latitude 06º 07.00’ N   Longitude 126º 16.00’ E
Point D   Latitude 05º 57.00’ N   Longitude 126º 16.oo’ 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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More pics
https://www.flickr.com/photos/50567123@N04/36990570905/in/pool-psss/

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From: https://www.facebook.com/brpmagatsalamatps20/photos/a.1821855004743216.1073741828.1814198328842217/2017828105145904/?type=3&theater&ifg=1

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Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL) transported medicines and personal protective equipment to Batanes

https://www.facebook.com/philippinenavy/posts/10157353481392956

Heeding the call of the Provincial Government of Batanes for assistance in transporting assorted medicines and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to combat the spread of COVID-19, NFNL immediately directed the Naval Task Force CV Shield Batanes to deploy BRP Magat Salamat (PS20) to transport the medical supplies from La Union to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office on March 30, 2020.

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https://globalnation.inquirer.net/200218/ph-military-to-boost-arsenal-with-south-korean-hardware

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Retiring aged vessels

As the Navy pivots to more capable ships, it appears bent to go ahead with its plan to retire vintage vessels, even without immediate replacements, INQUIRER.net learned.

The BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19), the Navy’s most decorated vessel, along with BRP Magat Salamat (PS-20) and BRP Mangyan (AS-71), will be decommissioned sometime next month as part of the Navy’s phase out plan. These ships were originally built for the US military in the 1940s and saw action during World War 2 before they were commissioned by the Philippines.

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BRP Miguel Malvar

BRP Magat Salamat

BRP Mangyan

 

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Philippine Navy Decommissions Legacy Ships

https://www.facebook.com/navforcentral/posts/217370723911857

Sangley Point, Cavite City- After years of service to the Philippine Navy and our maritime nation, the Philippine Navy (PN) through the Philippine Fleet (PF) decommissions BRP Miguel Malvar (PS19) and BRP Magat Salamat (PS20) on December 10, 2021 at Captain Salvo Pier, Naval Base Heracleo Alano. The joint ceremony was presided by the Flag Officer In Command, Vice Adm. Adeluis S Bordado PN assisted by the Commander, Philippine Fleet, Rear Adm. Alberto B Carlos PN. Also in attendance were former Commanding Officers of PS19 and PS20.

“As we obtain and plan for more advanced assets in the coming years, it is essential that we remember our obligation, not only the necessity, but the obligation to modernize the mindsets of our personnel. Modern vessels demand personnel who possess adequate and competent training in maneuvering and maintaining our new vessels,” Vice Adm. Bordado said.

“Again, along with the Officers and Sailors who boarded these vessels, I thank BRP MIGUEL MALVAR (PS19) and BRP MAGAT SALAMAT (PS20) for their outstanding contribution to the defense of the Filipino nation,” he added.

Fleet Commander, Rear Adm. Carlos also said in his remarks, “Both vessels are considered as the oldest active fighting ships in the world and I give credit to the officers and men, past and present, for their resilience and diligence in keeping both vessels in operationally-ready condition throughout the years of serving and protecting the Filipino people."

The former BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19) was the lead ship of its class of corvettes in the Philippine Navy. She was named after the last Filipino revolutionary general who surrendered to the Americans during the Philippine-American War. Meanwhile, Magat Salamat was the Datu of Tondo in the late 16th century and was one of the sons of Rajah Lakandula, a native ruler of Tondok (a large part of which is now Tondo, Manila), who fought Spaniards during the early years of Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

The Philippine Navy gradually implemented the decommissioning of PN legacy assets in line with the Secretary of National Defense's guidance to decommission all legacy assets of the PN to pave way for the arrival of newer platforms in line with the AFP Modernization Program. This is in support to the PN’s capability development program aimed towards the acquisition of modern platforms equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and combat management systems.

Said decommissioning signifies the Command’s departure from the management of a legacy navy to  focus on the enhancement of our naval capabilities. Furthermore, this activity symbolizes the organization’s transition towards a modern and multi-capable navy that the Command envisions.

These are all part of the Phase in-Phase out Program of the Philippine Navy. We are decommissioning our legacy ships to pave the way for the arrival of new ones.

The ceremony was conducted under the new normal condition with strict adherence to health and biosafety protocols to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

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Recently decommissioned ship BRP Magat Salamat (PS-20) will be used as a “temporary floating command post” for relief operations in typhoon-hit Dinagat Islands.
Vessel will serve as “mother ship” for smaller PN boats operating in the area. | via Frances Mangosing, INQUIRER.net