Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
BRP Jose Rizal performance and seaworthiness to be tested in RIMPAC 2020
Future BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), and its crew is expected to participate in the "Rim of the Pacific" (RIMPAC) exercises in Hawaii from August 17 to 31, and will use the two-weeks as its "shakedown cruise" where its performance will be tested.
Philippine Navy (PN) public affairs office chief Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas said in a message late Wednesday talked about the BRP Jose Rizal’s participation in this year’s RIMPAC.
According to the Philippine News Agency, she said, "We can say it as part of the 'shakedown cruise' where we can test the seaworthiness and performance of FF-150 while the ship is still under warranty," Roxas said.
A shakedown cruise allows the crew to familiarize themselves aboard a new vessel and to ensure all of the ship's systems are functional.
BRP Jose Rizal is scheduled to depart the Philippines by July 29 to 30 to participate in the RIMPAC 2020 described as the largest maritime warfare exercise in the world.
BRP Jose Rizal will be sailing alone for these exercises as the majority of PN ships are currently involved in supporting government efforts in containing the coronavirus disease threat.
Meanwhile, Roxas said the ship will not include its AgustaWestland AW-159 "Wildcat" anti-submarine helicopter for RIMPAC 2020 as its crew is still undergoing training which was disrupted by the Taal Volcano eruption and ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
For its RIMPAC deployment, an AW-109 "Power" helicopter will be onboard.
BRP Jose Rizal arrived in Subic Bay, Zambales last May 23 after leaving Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea last May 18.
The ship is capable of conducting anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare operations.
BRP Jose Rizal performance and seaworthiness to be tested in RIMPAC 2020
Future BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), and its crew is expected to participate in the "Rim of the Pacific" (RIMPAC) exercises in Hawaii from August 17 to 31, and will use the two-weeks as its "shakedown cruise" where its performance will be tested.
Philippine Navy (PN) public affairs office chief Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas said in a message late Wednesday talked about the BRP Jose Rizal’s participation in this year’s RIMPAC.
According to the Philippine News Agency, she said, "We can say it as part of the 'shakedown cruise' where we can test the seaworthiness and performance of FF-150 while the ship is still under warranty," Roxas said.
A shakedown cruise allows the crew to familiarize themselves aboard a new vessel and to ensure all of the ship's systems are functional.
BRP Jose Rizal is scheduled to depart the Philippines by July 29 to 30 to participate in the RIMPAC 2020 described as the largest maritime warfare exercise in the world.
BRP Jose Rizal will be sailing alone for these exercises as the majority of PN ships are currently involved in supporting government efforts in containing the coronavirus disease threat.
Meanwhile, Roxas said the ship will not include its AgustaWestland AW-159 "Wildcat" anti-submarine helicopter for RIMPAC 2020 as its crew is still undergoing training which was disrupted by the Taal Volcano eruption and ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
For its RIMPAC deployment, an AW-109 "Power" helicopter will be onboard.
BRP Jose Rizal arrived in Subic Bay, Zambales last May 23 after leaving Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea last May 18.
The ship is capable of conducting anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare operations.
