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Philippine Navy’s second frigate starts sea trials

: Jun 1, 2013 - : 6:14 am

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THE BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) began its much-awaited sea trials as part of preparations for its journey to the Philippines.

In a statement, the Philippine Embassy in Washington said the Alcaraz left at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013 from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in North Charleston, South Carolina, where it has been undergoing refurbishing since it was turned over to the Philippines last year.

Navy Capt. Elson Aguilar, defense and naval attaché of the embassy, said the Alcaraz will stay out at sea for three days to test its propulsion and other systems before returning to port on Thursday.

“We want to make sure everything is in place before the Alcaraz finally sets sail for the Philippines before the middle of next month,” Aguilar said.

The Alcaraz has been undergoing refurbishing since it was acquired by the Philippines in May 2012.

The ship’s 14 officers and 74 ratings, led by Capt. Ernesto Baldovino, have also been undergoing training since the turnover last year.

The 378-foot-long Alcaraz was commissioned in 1968 and served with the US Coast Guard as the USCGC Dallas until it was decommissioned and turned over to the Philippines in May. It is being refurbished and refitted at a cost of $15.15 million.

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