The OPV 270 is OCEA's large aluminum offshore patrol vessel design for exclusive-economic-zone surveillance, maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, pollution response, helicopter operations, and long-range coast-guard presence. The known Philippine Coast Guard example, BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301), was delivered by OCEA in December 2019, reached Manila in April 2020 after an overseas repatriation tasking, and later appeared in joint maritime training and RIMPAC preparation rather than documented combat use.
Open reporting describes the OPV 270 as a coast-guard platform built around endurance, aviation support, small-boat operations, survivor handling, and pollution-response equipment rather than a front-line naval weapons fit.
Gabriela Silang has a helicopter deck and hangar sized for Philippine Coast Guard H145 operations.
The vessel carries two Sillinger RHIBs for rescue, law-enforcement boardings, and interception tasks.
Sources describe a command-and-control room with Nexeya LYNCEA, a sick bay, diver support spaces, holding areas, and survivor accommodation.
Reported missions include EEZ patrol, anti-smuggling patrol, search and rescue, pollution response, COVID-19 logistics, typhoon relief, and multinational maritime training.
OCEA was selected to supply four 24 m FPB 72 Mk II fast patrol boats and one 84 m OPV 270 for the Philippine Coast Guard.
Sources: Naval News Gabriela Silang handover
OCEA launched the Philippine Coast Guard OPV 270 at Les Sables d'Olonne and described it as the largest aluminum OPV built at the time.
Sources: Naval News OPV 270 launch
The Philippine Coast Guard took possession of Gabriela Silang from OCEA during a change-of-flag ceremony in Saint-Nazaire.
Sources: Naval News Gabriela Silang handover
Naval News reported the OPV arrived in Manila after several weeks of convoying and an initial mission connected to Filipino nationals in the Mediterranean.
Sources: Naval News Gabriela Silang arrival
Baird Maritime described Gabriela Silang's use ferrying medical personnel and supplies during the COVID-19 response and supporting relief after Typhoons Goni and Vamco.
Sources: Baird Maritime Gabriela Silang vessel review
U.S. Navy imagery placed BRP Gabriela Silang in formation with Philippine, U.S., and Japanese forces during a maritime cooperative activity.
Sources: U.S. Navy February 2026 maritime cooperative activity
The U.S. Coast Guard reported BRP Gabriela Silang arrived at Apra Harbor for pre-exercise engagements before its first RIMPAC participation.
Sources: U.S. Coast Guard Guam RIMPAC engagement
DVIDS published a U.S. 3rd Fleet image record showing BRP Gabriela Silang departing Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the RIMPAC 2026 sea phase.
Sources: DVIDS BRP Gabriela Silang RIMPAC sea phase
