NEWS AND EVENTS

     MT BENOA, a tug boat of Indonesian registry and with 10 crews on board, was rescued by BRP RIZAL PS 74, skippered by LT OLIVER REFORBA PN, at vicinity 15 NM SW off Cape Bolinao on 19 June 2009.  Said Tug Boat experienced rough seas and her ability to maneuver was greatly affected, prompting her to issue distress signals.  The Navy ship went on to tow the distressed boat to San Fernando City Pier.

PS74 RESCUES MT BENOA

      While the scheduled sea exercises for the MALPHI-LAUT 09/12 was put on hold due to mechanical problems incurred by one of the Malaysian Navy ships, the ability of naval forces to operate effectively was tested when a distressed call was received by PG 394 while moored, together with all the

participating ships, at San Fernando City Pier.
    Effective communication relaying information about the incident to other units paves way for the timely  response made by the Philippine Navy Islander, who despite the weather condition, braved the skies to locate the ship in distressed, and were able to vector the surface rescue ship to her exact location.