Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessel

The Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessel is class of patrol vessels being built for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The class is based on the Japan Coast Guard's Kunigami-class patrol vessel.[7]

The future BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701)
Class overview
NameTeresa Magbanua class patrol ship
BuildersMitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Shimonoseki, Japan[1]
OperatorsPhilippine Coast Guard
Cost~₱3.395B (¥7.275B) per ship
In commissionfrom 2022
Planned2
Building1
Completed1
Active0
General characteristics
Typepatrol ship
Tonnage2,260 GT[2]
Displacementlikely classified (since their base design kunigami-class wasn't revealed by JCG)
Length96.6 m (317 ft)[3]
Beam11.5 m (38 ft)
Draft4.3 m (14 ft)
Depth5.2 m (17 ft)
Propulsion
  • 2 × diesel engines, with total output of 13,200 kW (17,700 shp)[4]
  • electric propulsion for low speeds (FFBNW)[5]
Speedmore than 24 knots (44 km/h) maximum speed[3]
Rangemore than 4,000 nautical miles (7,400 km) at cruising speed[3]
Endurancemore than 15 days
Boats & landing
craft carried		2 x RHIB
Complement67 officer and enlisted
Sensors and
processing systems
  • Furuno FAR series X & S-band navigation radars
  • NAVICS[6] integrated secure communications & direction-finding system by Rohde & Schwarz
ArmamentTo be determined
Aviation facilitieshangar and helicopter deck

The ships are named after heroines of the Philippines, with the lead ship, the future BRP Teresa Magbanua being a heroine of the resistance movements against the Spanish, American, and Japanese occupying forces. Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessels are officially classified as Multi-role Response Vessels (MRRV).[8]

Project planning and funding

The ships are acquired under the 94-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels Acquisition Project of the Philippine Coast Guard, which in turn is part of the "Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project Phase II of the Philippine Coast Guard and the Department of Transportation (DOTr).[9] The project was funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency's (JICA) Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan, with JICA will provide JPY16,455,000,000.00,[10] while the Philippine government will shoulder Php 1,218,000,000.00 of the entire project value.

Japanese shipbuilders were shortlisted by the DOTr, among them Japan Marine United Co., Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., and Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding.[11]

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding won the tender against other Japanese shipbuilders with a bid price of Y14,550,000,000.[12]

Under the project terms, the MRRVs will be used by the PCG for the following purposes:

  • Primary rescue vessels within the PCG Districts’ areas of responsibility (AOR) when the extent of the disaster is beyond the capability of floating assets deployed within the area
  • Assistance in the control of oil pollution and protection of the marine environment
  • Enforcement of applicable maritime laws within the designated AOR, particularly relating to illegal fishing and sea patrol
  • Service as platform for rapid response during relief operations in the area
  • Transport of personnel and logistical support.

Design and features

The Philippine Coast Guard clarified that the ships are designed for law enforcement duties, to conduct environmental and humanitarian missions, as well as maritime security operations and patrol missions.[10]

According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the MRRV has a length of 96.6 meters, a maximum speed of not less than 24 knots, and has a complement of 67 crew members. She has a two 6600 kW diesel engines.[13][14]

The MRRV has a helideck and a hangar that can accommodate the H145T2 helicopter of the PCG. She also has a hyperbaric chamber for those who have diving sickness and a survivor room that can accommodate those who will be rescued. In addition, they will be equipped with a maritime integrated communications system known as NAVICS, which will be provided by Rohde & Schwarz in collaboration with NTT.[6]

Construction and launching

The first of its class, the Teresa Magbanua (9701), held its first steel cutting ceremony on 18 December 2020. The ship was launched on 26 July 2021.[15]

The Teresa Magbanua is scheduled to undergo sea trials by late 2021, and sail for Manila by March 2022.[8]

Construction on the second ship of the class began in 2021, and is expected to sail for Manila by May 2022.[8]

Ships in the class
Pennant number Ship name Launched Commissioned Status
MRRV-9701 BRP Teresa Magbanua 26 July 2021 TBC in sea trials
MRRV-9702 BRP Melchora Aquino 18 November 2021[16] TBC Launched

References
  1. "PCG's first approximately 97-meter multi-role response vessel launches in Japan shipyard".
  2. "フィリピン沿岸警備隊向け ２隻目の巡視船 進水式 下関市". nhk.or.jp. 18 November 2021.
  3. "Philippine Coast Guard Gets Boost with Two New Patrol Vessels".
  4. "Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV)".
  5. "94-meter Multi-Role Response Vessel Acquisition Project of the Philippine Coast Guard". PH Defense Resource. 29 January 2020.
  6. "Rohde & Schwarz contributes to enhanced maritime safety in the Philippines".
  7. "Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launches new multi-role response vessel for Philippine Coast Guard".
  8. "GOOD NEWS: PCG's FIRST APPROXIMATELY 97-METER MULTI-ROLE RESPONSE VESSEL LAUNCHES IN JAPAN SHIPYARD". Philippine Coast Guard. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  9. "Philippines and Japan Launch 94-Meter Multi-Role Response Vessel for Philippine Coast Guard".
  10. "Japan unveils large multi-role response vessel to boost PH maritime patrol capability".
  11. https://www.ps-philgeps.gov.ph/home/images/BAC/ForeignAssitedProjects/2019/PH-P263/Re-schedule%20of%20Pre-bid%20Meeting.pdf
  12. "Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Signs Contract for Two Multi-Role Response Vessels for the Philippines -- Construction and Deliveries to be Completed in 2022 --". Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group. March 6, 2020.
  13. "DOTr - DOTR, MITSUBISHI SHIPBUILDING CO. SIGN CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 2 NEW PCG MULTI-ROLE RESPONSE VESSELS".
  14. "PCG's first approximately 97-meter multi-role response vessel launches in Japan shipyard".
  15. "Philippine Coast Guard's first 97-meter Multi-Role Response Vessel to launch soon". JICA. 2020-12-23. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  16. "Japan's MHI Launches 2nd MRRV For The Philippine Coast Guard". France: Naval News. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
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