OCCTV's video: BRP TERESA MAGBANUA - One of the Largest and Most Modern Ships of Philippine Coast Guard

The BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is the lead ship of her class of patrol vessels operated by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). She’s officially classified as a multi-role response vessel (MRRV) and is one of the largest and most modern vessels in the PCG fleet. Here are some key details about her: The vessel is named after Teresa Magbanua, a Filipino schoolteacher who participated in all three resistance movements in Philippine history: against Spain (in the Philippine Revolution), the United States (in the Philippine–American War), and Japan (in World War II). Constructed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd in Shimonoseki, Japan, she’s based on the Kunigami-class patrol vessels. The contract was part of the Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project Phase 2. She has a length of 96.6 meters, a maximum speed of not less than 24 knots, and a complement of 67 officers and crew members. The vessel is powered by two 6600 kW diesel engines and features a helideck and hangar for the PCG’s H145T2 helicopter. On May 6, 2022, a bottle of wine was broken on her hull during the commissioning ceremony, highlighting her capability for “humanitarian” missions and safety concerns in Philippine waters. On May 12, 2024, the BRP Teresa Magbanua, along with BRP Cabra and BRP Malabrigo, was sent to Escoda Shoal to monitor Chinese Coast Guard activities amidst Chinese encroachment on the island. She’s an impressive vessel with a rich historical namesake, contributing to maritime safety and security in the Philippines. Credits: Inspirational Morning Corporation by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/