New Navy patrol ship en route to ManilaPhoto shows the Rajah Sulayman, the Philippine Navy’s newest offshore patrol ship, at a launching ceremony at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea on June 11, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy’s newest offshore patrol vessel (OPV), the first of six from South Korea, is now sailing for Manila and is expected to arrive in the country this month. After several months of fitting up and sea trials, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has sent the future BRP Rajah Sulayman on a delivery voyage to the Subic Naval Operating Base. The ship was officially launched on Independence Day last year in Ulsan, South Korea where it was unveiled for the first time as part of the military’s continuing effort to modernize and improve the capabilities of the Philippine Navy. “The launch of Offshore Patrol Vessel No.
