Philippine-Japan relations is on a record high, aside from the
aggressive and robust participation in the Duterte administration ambitious
infrastructure programs BUILD BUILD BUILD, it has been making great strides
also in the military aspect of both countries relationship.
It has been announced that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s
(JMSDF) Escort Flotilla One will dock off at the Alava Wharf at the Subic Bay
Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) in Olongapo City for a goodwill visit
For three days next week.
JS Izumo (DDH-183), JS Murusame (DD-101), and JS Akebono (DD-108),
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| BRP Davao del Sur (foreground) welcomes the Japanese warships (photo credit to owner) |
"Welcome
and arrival ceremonies and press conference will be conducted upon arrival of
the JMSDF vessels," Zata added.
This is the third visit of JMSDF units in the Philippines for this
year, all because of the robust and active relations made between the two
countries.
The
JS Izumo is classified by the JMSDF as a "helicopter destroyer" and
was launched on August 6, 2012 and commissioned on March 25, 2015. It weighs
about 198,500 long tons, has a length of 248 meters, a beam of 38 meters, and a
draft of 7.5 meters.
The
JS Izumo has a speed of more than 30 knots and is capable of carrying seven to
28 aircraft.
Meanwhile,
the JS Murasame is the lead vessel of the Murasame-class destroyers of the
JMSDF. It was laid down on Aug. 18, 1993, launched on August 23 the following
year.
The
JS Murusame was commissioned into service on March 12, 1996 and was assigned to
the JMSDF Escort Flotilla One based in Yokosuka. It weighs 4,550 long tons, has
a length of 151 meters, beam of 17.4 meters, a draft of 5.2 meters, and a speed
of 30 knots.
The
JS Murusame also carries one SH-60J(K) anti-submarine helicopter.
The
JS Akebono, on the other hand, is another Murusame-class destroyer. It was
launched on Sept. 25, 2000 and commissioned on March 19, 2002.
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