BRP ''Cabra'' (MRRV-4409) is the eighth ship of the ''Parola''-class patrol vessels of the

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Design and features

The Philippine Coast Guard clarified that the ship is a law enforcement vessel and is designed to conduct environmental and humanitarian missions, as well as maritime security operations and patrol missions. The ship was designed with a bulletproof navigation bridge, and is equipped with fire monitors, night vision capability, a work boat, and radio direction finder capability. The ship will be equipped with communications and radio monitoring equipment from Rohde & Schwarz, specifically the M3SR Series 4400 and Series 4100 software-defined communication radios, and DDF205 radio monitoring equipment. These equipment enhances the ship's reconnaissance, pursuit and communications capabilities.

Construction, delivery and commissioning

BRP Cabra underwent sea trials in Yokohama, Japan and was commissioned into service on March 28, 2018, together with the .

Operational history

In April 2018, the BRP ''Cabra'' was sent to

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to conduct Maritime Patrols around the world-famous island for the duration of its six-month closure that started on April 26, 2018. In September 2018, the BRP ''Cabra'' along with its sister ship the and the Philippine Navy vessels and secured the , which ended up being grounded at the Hasa-Hasa Shoal (also known as the Half Moon Shoal) in the

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. The BRP ''Gregorio del Pilar'' was eventually pulled out from the shoal a couple of days later.“Major Dockyard Repair Awaits BRP Gregorio Del Pilar”
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References

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