The Philippine Navy (PN) has deployed one of the largest ships in its fleet, the 7,200-ton BRP Tarlac (LD-601), to transport “critical relief goods” to Albay, which is affected by the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano.
transport “critical relief goods” to Albay, which is affected by the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano.
“A total of 2.4 tons of cargo, including 100,000 respiratory masks; 2,000 units of jerrycan water collapsible; and 1,966,000 surgical masks and 102,600 N-95 masks, were delivered to Albay by sea from Metro Manila by LD-601,” the PN statement said. “Using the onboard landing craft unit which will be transported by the military trucks of Task Force ‘Sagip’ to DOH storage areas,” the PN said.“Besides its primary functions, BRP Tarlac is equipped with the capability to convert seawater into freshwater and can accommodate a minimum of 500 evacuees,” the PN added.These vessels also have onboard medical facilities and personnel, including a doctor and a dentist per ship, along with 10 beds for medical purposes.
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