BRP Iwak (LC-289) explained

The BRP Iwak (LC-289) is a heavy landing craft of the Philippine Navy. From 1972 to 2012, it was known as and served the Royal Australian Navy.^[1] It was decommissioned in December 2012, was stored until it was sold by the Australian government to the Philippine Navy to assist in improving the country's Humaritarian and Disaster Relief capabilities.^[2]

Prior to commissioning with the Philippine Navy, the ship, together with the former HMAS Betano and HMAS Balikpapan, underwent refurbishing, refit, and servicing works in Cebu for a few months.^[3]

The ship was commissioned to Philippine Navy, together with 2 other sisterships and a new landing platform dock, on 1 June 2016 in Manila.^[4]

See also

• HMAS Wewak (L 130)
• List of ships of the Philippine Navy

External links

• Philippine Navy Official website
• Naming and Code Designation of PN Ships

Notes and References

1. Web site: Philippine Navy commissions first SSV, three landing craft on 118th anniversary . IHS Jane's 360 . 2016-06-03 . 2016-06-08.
2. Web site: Australia confirms Philippines' acquisition of three ex-RAN landing craft . IHS Jane's 360 . 2015-10-28 . 2016-06-01.
3. Web site: 3 new ships officially turned over to Navy . Philstar . 2016-03-30 . 2016-06-01.
4. Web site: Navy chief asserts need to focus on territorial defense amid sea tensions . Inquirer.net . 2016-06-01 . 2016-06-01.