In March 2015, 30 Philippine Navy Contingent arrive in San Diego, California to serve as R/V Melville sailing crew
Research Vessel Melville Details:
- Length – 85 meters
- Beam – 14 meters
- Draft – 5 meters
- Endurance – 40 days
- Maximum Range – 18, 633 Kilometers
- Fuel Consumption – 13, 600 liters a day
The R/V Melville was renamed to R/V Gregorio Velasquez and expected to arrive in the country by June 2016.
