US Coast Guard ship in Palawan for joint maritime drillsMANILA, Philippines — A US Coast Guard vessel has arrived in Palawan to participate in the joint maritime training among the Philippine Navy, US Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The Philippine, US and Japanese navies earlier launched maritime training activity "Sama Sama" to promote regional security cooperation, strengthen maritime partnerships and enhance inter-operability. USCGC Stratton (WMSL-752) is the second cutter of the US Coast Guard to visit the country. In May, USCGC Bertholf visited Manila after conducting joint search and rescue exercises with the Philippine Coast Guard. RELATED: US coast guard cutter in Manila for first visit in 7 yearsAccording to PCG spokesperson Armand Balilo, US Coast Guard commandant Karl Schultz will also arrive in Manila next week, where he will be visiting the PCG and National Coast Watch Center.

Source: Philippine Star October 16, 2019 06:33 UTC