THE Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has awarded a contract to build 10 multi-role response vessels (MRRVS) for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to a Japanese shipbuilder last week.

The DOTC said the P8.81-billion Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project was awarded to the Japan Marine United Corp. (JMU) to enhance the PCG’s ability to protect Philippine seas.

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