Sunday, July 22, 2012

Oceanographic research vessel at Balanacan Port

BRP HYDROGRAPHER VENTURA, an oceanographic research vessel now berthed at the Balanacan Port. This vessel is equipped with modern hydrographic, oceanographic and navigational system for the conduct of submarine topographic and geological surveys and for locating sunken vessels and potential navigational hazards. Such scientific studies and researches conducted in different parts of the Philippines are undertaken by the National Mapping and Resources Information Authority (NAMRIA). BRP stands for Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas.