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Philippine, South Korean navies discuss ship maintenance, logistics cooperation

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SUBIC, Zambales — The Philippine Fleet and the Republic of Korea Navy discussed ship maintenance, logistics support and other sustainment requirements during a visit by a delegation from the ROKN Logistics Command.

The delegation, led by ROKN Logistics Command chief Rear Adm. Kim Kyung Cheol, visited the Philippine Fleet headquarters at Naval Operating Base-Subic on Sept. 30, where its members were accorded arrival honors before meeting with Philippine Fleet commander Commodore Raul A. Regis.

The two sides discussed challenges and practices in sustaining new naval capabilities, including ship maintenance, logistics support, training and technical requirements.

BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG6) Commanding Officer, Captain Paul P Hechanova PN provided a brief overview of the ship’s machinery control systems to Commander of the Republic of Korea Navy Logistics Command, Rear Admiral Kim Kyung Cheol and members of the ROKN Logistics Command delegation during a visit to the Machinery Control Room aboard BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG6), on September 30, 2026, at Naval Operating Base–Subic, Zambales.

They also exchanged information on weapons and ship systems, performance-based logistics, possible future exercises and other areas of mutual interest.

Regis thanked the ROKN Logistics Command for its continued support to the Philippine Navy, particularly in the maintenance and sustainment of Korean-made naval platforms and their associated systems.

The Korean delegation also toured the Philippine Fleet’s Lifetime Service Support Center, managed by the Offshore Combat Force, and the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-6). The visits provided an opportunity for the two navies to discuss maintenance, logistics and other requirements related to the ship’s operational support.

Philippine Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Raul A Regis PN, engaged with Rear Admiral Kim Kyung Cheol and members of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) Logistics Command delegation during a tour of the ship’s bridge aboard BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG6).

The engagement was also part of the ROKN’s preparations for the 2026 International Naval Logistics and MRO Cooperation Forum, which South Korea will host in November.

The visit focused on continuing cooperation between the two navies in ship maintenance, logistics and lifecycle support, including efforts to sustain Korean-made vessels operated by the Philippine Fleet.

​TOP 📸 || Philippine Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Raul A Regis PN, Republic of Korea Navy Logistics Command Commander Rear Admiral Kim Kyung Cheol, and BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG6) Commanding Officer, Captain Paul P Hechanova PN, alongside members of the ROKN delegation, pose for a photo on the forward deck of the FFG6 at Naval Operating Base Subic, Zambales.

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