Philippine Coast Guard, OCEA sign vessel maintenance contract

The Philippine Shore Guard (PCG) officially authorized an upkeep agreement with the French shipbuilding firm OCEA at Ambassadors House, North Forbes Park, Makati City, the other day, 11 April 2025.

Philippine Shore Guard news release

The Commander of the PCG, Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan, and the OCEA agent, Monsieur Jacques Briand led the agreement finalizing event which enhances the functional preparedness and sustainability of the PCG’s fleet of French-built patrol vessels.

This collaboration notes a substantial landmark in the PCG’s ongoing dedication to maritime safety and security, safety and security, and environmental management. Under the contract, OCEA will certainly supply technological assistance, routine upkeep solutions, and a consistent supply of necessary extra components for the PCG’s OCEA-built vessel, the BRP Gabriela Silang ( OPV-8301).

In factor to consider of the amount of One Hundred Thirty Million Pesos (Php 130,000,000.00)– or such various other quantities as might be ultimately identified, OCEA S.A. Philippines Branch accepts the supply and shipment of solutions and components for a 1 year Integrated Logistics Assistance (ILS) planned for BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301).

In Addition, for the quantity of Fifty Million Pesos (PhP50,000,000.00), or such various other amounts as might be established, OCEA S.A. Philippines Branch accepts the supply and shipment of solutions and components for an extra three-month Integrated Logistics Assistance (ILS) planned for the 4 (4) 24-meter Rapid Patrol Boats, according to its ask for quote.

On 14 December 2022, the OCEA vowed a 1.5 billion shipyard in the Philippines that will perhaps provide 500 to 600 straight and indirect tasks in the nation as it intends to develop 15 to 120-meter watercrafts planned for maritime safety and security and safety and security, transport and fisheries.

OCEA originally made the financial investment promise for a shipyard job in the Philippines throughout the 9th Philippine-France Joint Economic Board (JEC) conference kept in July 2021.

The dedication was defined via a letter of intent sent out to the Division of Profession and Market (DTI) relating to the production of OCEA Shipbuilding Philippines Inc.

The upkeep agreement intends to make certain the long-lasting efficiency, performance, and seaworthiness of the stated vessel, which play a vital duty in maritime police, search and rescue, and altruistic aid and catastrophe reaction procedures.

The PCG revealed its gratitude to OCEA for the sustaining collaboration and declared its devotion to boosting marine capacities via reputable global partnerships.

Claimed occasion was additionally beautified by French Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Mr. Laurent Saint-Martin and the Division of Transport Assistant Vivencio Dizon, that acted as recognized witnesses to the historical collaboration.

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Naval Information remarks:

The Philippine Shore Guard present runs 5 OCEA-built vessels:

• 4 24 meters Boracay-class patrol watercraft, provided in 2018 and 2019
• The 83.6 meters Gabriela Silang offshore patrol vessel,delivered in December 2019 It is the biggest light weight aluminum OPV on the planet.

Situated in Western France, OCEA focuses on the style, building and construction and assistance of light weight aluminum vessels for patrol, maritime safety and security and safety and security, guest and fret.

As stated in journalism launch, France is set to provide 40 patrol vessels and logistical assistance to the Philippine Shore Guard. Naval Information comprehends these vessels would certainly be generated localy by OCEA at a brand-new, purpose-built shipyard situated in Subic Bay.

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