The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), alongside the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), Italian Navy, and the Philippine Navy (PN), successfully conducted a multinational group sail while transiting to Hawaii on, 12 June 2026, as part of continuing efforts to strengthen maritime cooperation, interoperability, and regional partnerships.

Participating vessels included the PCG's BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301), the Philippine Navy's BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG06), the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's JS Kongo (DDG-173), the Italian Navy's ITS Giovanni Delle Bande Nere (P 434), the Republic of Korea Navy's ROKS Cheon Ja Bong (LST-687), and the Republic of Singapore Navy's RSS Steadfast (70).

The activity underscored the participating nations' shared commitment to promoting maritime security, ensuring freedom of navigation, and advancing cooperation in support of a rules-based international order. Through coordinated maneuvers and professional engagements at sea, the participating forces enhanced mutual understanding, strengthened operational readiness, and improved their collective ability to address common maritime challenges.

The multinational group sail further highlighted the importance of international collaboration in fostering peace, stability, and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific region, while reinforcing the enduring partnerships and friendships among allied and partner maritime forces.

Through activities such as these, the PCG continues to contribute to regional initiatives that promote cooperation, trust, and a shared responsibility in maintaining a safe, secure, and rules-based maritime domain. PCG