BRP Lapu-Lapu (MMOV-5001) explained
BRP Lapu-Lapu (MMOV-5001) (also known as DA BRAR MMOV 5001) is one of two multi-mission offshore civilian patrol vessel of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. The ship was locally manufactured in the Philippines by the Josefa Slipways, Inc. in Navotas. It was launched on August 10, 2017,[1] and was commissioned into service on December 21, 2017.[2] Its intended mission is to guard Philippine waters against illegal fishing.[3] [4] [5]
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Notes and References
- News: Two new BFAR offshore multi-mission vessels to be used vs. illegal fishing . 2017-08-11 . GMA News Online . 2017-08-11 . en-US.
- Web site: Duterte leads commissioning of Lapu-Lapu, Dagohoy ships .
- Web site: BFAR On-Line Information System . www.bfar.da.gov.ph . https://web.archive.org/web/20160315211828/http://www.bfar.da.gov.ph/BFARnews?id=265 . 2016-03-15 . live . 2017-08-10.
- News: "These multi-mission vessels will be deployed to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing." . Ocampo . Karl Angelica . inquirer.net . 2017-08-10 . 2017-08-10 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20170810054419/https://twitter.com/kocampoINQ/status/895477406290460673 . 2017-08-10 .
- News: BFAR to add 100 more patrol boats . Valencia . Czeriza . philstar.com . 2017-08-10.