Japanese landing ship tank arriving on Thursday

April 24, 2018

A landing ship tank of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Forces (JMSDF) is set to arrive in Manila on Thursday.

Capt. Lued Lincuna, Philippine Navy spokesman, said Osumi (LST-4001) is scheduled to arrive at Pier 15, South Harbor. He said the goodwill visit will last until April 28.

Lincuna said the Philippine Navy will render the customary welcome ceremony.

“Heading the visiting more or less 140 officers and crew are the Commander of Landing Ship Division One Capt. Tomonori Kobayashi and ship’s commanding officer Capt. Yuji Horikawa,” he said.

Lincuna said upon arriving the Japanese forces will be given port briefing on security and health aboard the Osumi.

Osumi will be the third JMSDF vessel to visit the country this year , the first one was Amagiri that arrived last February followed by Akizuki that arrived last April 13. Robina Asido/DMS