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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Delivers Offshore Patrol Vessel to Philippine Navy 5 Months Ahead of Schedule
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has successfully delivered the first of six offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) ordered by the Philippine Navy, completing the handover approximately five months earlier than the originally scheduled delivery date.
The vessel, named BRP Rajah Sulayman, is the lead ship of the new class and was constructed at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Ulsan shipyard. Designed for a broad range of maritime operations, the OPV is equipped with an advanced anti-submarine acoustic detection system and configurable internal mission module spaces to support maritime surveillance, security, and defense tasks.
In addition to delivering the vessel ahead of schedule, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries coordinated with the Republic of Korea Navy to provide pre-delivery training to Philippine Navy personnel, helping ensure operational readiness upon commissioning.
HHI highlighted that the early delivery demonstrates both the reliability and delivery competitiveness of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, contributing to the Philippine Navy’s accelerated force modernization efforts.
Since 2016, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has participated in the Philippine Navy modernization program, securing contracts for multiple warships, including frigates and offshore patrol vessels. The company has a proven track record of meeting and exceeding delivery milestones to support the expansion and readiness of allied naval forces.
