BRP Federico Martir (PC-385)
History | |
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Philippines | |
Name | BRP Federico Martir (PC-385) |
Operator | Philippine Navy |
Reclassified | April 2016: from PG-385 to PC-385 |
Status | in active service |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | patrol craft |
Displacement | 56.4 tons full load |
Length | 78 ft 10 in (24.03 m)[2] |
Beam | 20 ft 7 in (6.27 m) max[2] |
Draft | 5.8 ft (1.8 m)[2] |
Propulsion | |
Speed | 28 knots (52 km/h) maximum |
Range | 1,200 nmi (2,200 km) at 12 knots (22 km/h) |
Complement | 12[2] |
Sensors and processing systems | Raytheon AN/SPS-64(V)11 Navigation / Surface Search Radar |
Armament |
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BRP Federico Martir (PC-385) is fourteenth ship of the
t was initially designated as Fast Patrol Craft, and was numbered "DF-385", but later on was re-designated as a Patrol Gunboat, and was finally re-numbered as "PG-385".[3] Another round of reclassification was made in April 2016, which re-designated the patrol gunboat as the coastal patrol craft "PC-385".
History
In 1989, the
Ship Design
Her class was built to
Armament
The ships of her class are armed with one 25mm Bushmaster chain gun on Mk.38 Mod.0 mount on second and later batches (PG-379 to PG-395), four M2HB Browning 12.7 mm/50 caliber machine guns on Mk.26 mounts, with two positioned forward and two aft; and two M60 7.62 mm/30 caliber machine guns, both mounted amidships. The ship can carry 4,000 rounds of 12.7 mm and 2,000 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition. A large "Big Eyes" binocular is also carried on tripod mounts, one on the forecastle and one just abaft the mast.[1]
Propulsion
She is powered by two Detroit Diesel 16V-92TA Diesel Engines with a combined power of around 2,800 hp, driving two propellers for a maximum speed of 28 knots (52 km/h). Her maximum range is 1,200 nmi (2,200 km) at 12 knots (22 km/h), or alternatively, 600 nmi (1,100 km) at 24 knots (44 km/h).[1]
Operational history
In March 2018, the BRP Martir rescued 20 passengers of the motor boat Queen Cleopatra northeast off Miniloc Island in Palawan while on a routine patrol. The Queen Cleopatra suffered engine trouble but was fortunate enough to be along the patrol craft's route. Her passengers were evacuated and she was towed towards the shoreline.[6]
In May 2019, the ship participated in a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) with the JS Samidare (DD-106) Destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) off the coast of Eastern Palawan. The exercise's aim was to expand information sharing, improve interoperability and gain work experience between the two navies.[7]
Notes
Citations
- ^ a b c d e Wertheim, Eric: The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World 15th Edition, page 553. Naval Institute Press, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e Saunders, Stephen: Jane's Fighting Ships 107th Edition 2004–2005. Jane's Information Group Ltd, 2004.
- ^ a b c d e "Jose Andrada class". Retrieved April 17, 2012.
- ^ Manokski's ORBAT @ Hueybravo. Jose Andrada class page.
- ^ "NASSCOM Unveils PN Vessel Tracking System (VTS)". Philippine Navy Naval Sea Systems Command. 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-02-09. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
- ^ "PH Navy rescues fisherman after 3 days adrift in West Philippine Sea"
- ^ "PH Navy holds SARREX with Japan in eastern Palawan"