Philippine Navy BRP Ramon Alcaraz and BRP Davao Del Sur in Kochi, India

Two ships of Philippine Navy BRP Ramon Alcaraz and BRP Davao Del Sur which were in Kochi for an extended duration departed on 27 May 20.

The ships visited Kochi from 06 – 08 May 20 for repatriation of stranded Philippine nationals from India and collection of stores including face masks. On 08 May, during the return passage, BRP Ramon Alcaraz experienced an incident of fire onboard. One sailor sustained injuries and was evacuated to INHS Sanjivini, the naval hospital, by helicopter.

BRP Ramon Alcaraz re-entered Kochi on 08 May 20 to effect repairs. Technical teams from Naval Ship Repair Yard (Kochi) in close coordination with the Philippine crew undertook repairs and rendered the ship seaworthy within 10 days.