BRP Gregorio Del Pilar is a 64 Years old Vessel from US

President Benigno Aquino formally witnessed the docking of the BRP Gregorio del Pilar, the newest military acquisition of the Philippine government, at Pier 13 of the South Harbor in Manila on Tuesday.

In his speech, Aquino said the docking of the Hamilton class warship represents the renewed strength of the country’s Armed Forces towards protecting its coastlines and assets.

He assured the Armed Forces that the government will not stop in the acquisition of ships, helicopters and patrol crafts.

The Navy recently acquired the refurbished US Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WHEC-715) and commissioned it as BRP Gregorio del Pilar Pacific Fleet 15.

The 378-foot vessel with a crew capacity of 180 is equipped with armament and weapons system, propulsion plant, electrical generation, helicopter hangar and flight deck, among others.
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