The company said Monday it recently delivered the Rajah Sulayman, the first of six OPVs it is building for the Philippine Navy, nearly five months earlier than the contracted delivery date.
The 2,400-ton ship is equipped with an anti-submarine acoustic detection system and includes space to operate various mission modules. It was designed for use in multiple settings, including maritime surveillance, maritime security missions and military operations.
HD Hyundai Heavy said the accelerated delivery will help the Philippine Navy field the ship sooner. Delivery schedules are considered a key measure of a shipbuilder’s capability because they directly affect force readiness and a country’s ability to sustain defense capabilities.
Ahead of delivery, the company also provided a pre-delivery training program with cooperation from the South Korean navy to support stable operation of the vessel.
“Through the early delivery of this Philippine Navy offshore patrol vessel, we proved both our reliability and our competitiveness in meeting delivery schedules,” a company official said. The official added that HD Hyundai Heavy will continue building and delivering the remaining ships to support modernization and stable operations for the Philippine Navy.
HD Hyundai Heavy has participated in the Philippine Navy modernization program since 2016 and has won orders for 12 ships, including frigates and offshore patrol vessels. It delivered the first frigate, Jose Rizal, one month early and has delivered five ships ahead of schedule to date.
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