New Philippines OPV

[Tommy T.]

9 minutes ago, OnMyWay said:

The PH Navy has three U.S. Coast Guard Cutters that were given to them.  The last one was in 2016.  I think they are the largest ships in the PH Navy.

These are also considered OPV, Offshore Patrol Vehicle.  I think two are based in Subic.  The problem is, they always seem to be at the dock every time I take pictures of that dock area.  They don't seem to patrol much.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Pilar-class_offshore_patrol_vessel

Cost of fuel may be a consideration...? If so, that is a shame. I think, for the Philippines, they need many, many small ships to patrol for terrorists, errant fishermen, traffickers, etc...