Pioneering crew of Philippine's second missile frigate begin ship familiarisation

by Ridzwan Rahmat

The pioneering crew of the second Jose Rizal-class guided-missile frigate on order for the Philippine Navy has begun at-sea familiarisation activities on board the vessel.

The programme milestone was confirmed by the service’s public affairs office chief, Lieutenant Commander Maria Christina Roxas, in a statement carried by state-affiliated Philippine News Agency (PNA) on 14 January. Besides nautical manoeuvres, crew members are also being familiarised with various systems on board the vessel, including weapons, sensors, and machinery, she added.

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