The Philippine Navy (PN) plans to build a proposed submarine base inside the cash-strapped Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC-Phils) facility in Subic Bay, Zambales. Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad, a high-ranking PN-in-command official, made this statement when asked about the possibility of locations that could accommodate Navy submarines once the acquisition of these vessels became very important.
"Once there is a contract, the purchase is complete, then we will (use part of the site) Hanjin to provide housing for our submarines. We can build finger docks for our submarines (to tie) and (depth) water there (enough) to accommodate our submarines, "Empedrad said in Filipino.
PN wants to acquire two diesel-electric submarines as part of its efforts to modernize its fleet.
Scorpene, which is being built by French defense manufacturer, Naval Group, is said to be high on the list of state-choice submarine platforms and evaluated by naval and defense officials last year.
"We will also develop Sangley Point (in the City of Cavite) for our submarine replacement housing," the PN chief added.
Earlier, Defense Minister Delfin Lorenzana said the government could use the Hanjin facility to accommodate and repair large Philippine Navy ships while waiting for interested parties or partners from the shipbuilding sector.
HHIC-Phils previously revealed that they had a total loan of USD 1.3 billion - USD 400 million from Philippine banks and USD 900 million from South Korean lenders.
Metropolitan Subic Bay Authority (SBMA) said HHIC-Phil filed on January 8, 2019, a petition at the Regional Court in Olongapo City "to start voluntary rehabilitation under Republican Law 10142, otherwise known as the Law Providing Rehabilitation or Liquidation Financially Depressed Companies and Individuals ".
Shipbuilders have sought help from the government to find investors who can take over shipyard operations in Subic, as well as help their employees, who have borne the brunt of the company's financial woes.
In December 2018, the company laid off more than 7,000 workers.
Source : Pna.Gov.Ph
Editing : UPDATEDEFENSE
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