The BRP Iwak (LC-289) is a heavy landing craft of the Philippine Navy. From 1972 to 2012, it was known as HMAS Wewak (L 130) and served the Royal Australian Navy.[1] It was decommissioned in December 2012, was stored until it was sold by the Australian government to the Philippine Navy to assist in improving the country's Humaritarian and Disaster Relief capabilities.[2]

Prior to commissioning with the Philippine Navy, the ship, together with the former HMAS Betano and HMAS Balikpapan, underwent refurbishing, refit, and servicing works in Cebu for a few months.[3]

The ship was commissioned to Philippine Navy, together with 2 other sisterships and a new landing platform dock, on 1 June 2016 in Manila.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Philippine Navy commissions first SSV, three landing craft on 118th anniversary". IHS Jane's 360. 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
  2. ^ "Australia confirms Philippines' acquisition of three ex-RAN landing craft". IHS Jane's 360. 2015-10-28. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  3. ^ "3 new ships officially turned over to Navy". Philstar. 2016-03-30. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  4. ^ "Navy chief asserts need to focus on territorial defense amid sea tensions". Inquirer.net. 2016-06-01. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRP_Iwak
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