[1] In 1989, the Philippines placed an order of 4 fast patrol craft with Trinity-Equitable (formerly Halter-Marine Equitable) for USD9.4 million.

The lead ship of the class was named after Jose Andrada, who was one of the original officers of the Offshore Patrol of the Philippine Commonwealth government.

[1] The class was built to US Coast Guard standards with aluminium hull and superstructure.

[2][3][4] All are equipped with a Raytheon AN/SPS-64(V)11 surface search and navigation radar but with a smaller antenna as those used in bigger Philippine Navy ships.

[5] A 4-meter rigid inflatable boat powered by a 40-hp outboard motor is stowed amidships.