BRP Capones (MRRV-4404) is the fourth ship of the s of the Philippine Coast Guard.
Design and features The Philippine Coast Guard clarified that the ship is a law enforcement vessel and is designed to conduct environmental and humanitarian missions, as well as maritime security operations and patrol missions.
The ship was designed with a bulletproof navigation bridge, and is equipped with fire monitors, night vision capability, a work boat, and radio direction finder capability.
The ship will be equipped with communications and radio monitoring equipment from Rohde & Schwarz, specifically the M3SR Series 4400 and Series 4100 software-defined communication radios, and DDF205 radio monitoring equipment. This equipment enhances the ship's reconnaissance, pursuit and communications capabilities.
Delivery and Commissioning According to The Philippine Star reported on May 21, 2017, Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Commander Armand Balilo said BRP Capones have arrived in Philippines on May 16.
She was commissioned into service on November 21, 2017, together with and ."Philippine Coast Guard commissions 3 new ships"
Service history In May 2018, Capones participated in a fluvial procession in Manila Bay by carrying the image of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel."Low Turnout for Marian Traslacion in Manila"
In September 2018, the ship assisted in the firefighting operations on MV Lite Ferry 28 which caught fire while docked in Argao, Cebu. The fire was immediately extinguished and no casualties were reported among the ship's 92 passengers and 29 crew members.“MARINA Probes Cebu Ferry Fire” In October, Capones towed the vessel MV Mags Royal back to port after the ship ran aground off Bansaan Island in Talibon, Bohol, suffering a hole in the hull near the rudder. All of Mags Royals passengers and crew were brought back to safety.“Yacht Ran Aground, Towed to Safety”
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