Boracay-class patrol boat explained

The Boracay-class patrol boat is a series of four patrol boats built by OCEA of France for the Philippine Coast Guard based on the Ocea FPB 72 design. Based on their hull number prefix "FPB", they are officially classified as "fast patrol boats".

Ships in class

Hull numberNameBuilderLaunchedCommissionedStatus
FPB-2401OCEA Shipbuilding25 April 2018[1] 15 October 2018[2] Active
FPB-24024 June 2018[3] 15 October 2018Active
FPB-240310 July 2018[4] 16 January 2019[5] Active
FPB-240413 August 2018[6] 16 January 2019Active

Notes and References

  1. OCEA launches the « BORACAY », first multi-role vessel for the Philippine Cost Guards. OCEA. 25 April 2018. 26 April 2018.
  2. PCG commissions first two 24-meter fast patrol boats. Philippine Coast Guard. 15 October 2018. 16 October 2018.
  3. OCEA launches the « PANGLAO », second multi-role vessel for the Philippine Coast Guards.. OCEA. 4 June 2018. 5 June 2018.
  4. “MALAMAWI” has been launched !. OCEA. 10 July 2018. 11 July 2018.
  5. PCG commissions last two 24-meter fast patrol boats from France. Philippine Coast Guard. 16 January 2019. 16 January 2019.
  6. Launching of the “KALANGGAMAN” in Les Sables d’Olonne. OCEA. September 2018. 8 September 2018.