[3] Their hull number prefix "MRRV" means they are officially classified as "multi-role response vessels".

[5] The ships, a based on the "Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project for the Philippine Coast Guard" project of the Philippine Coast Guard and the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC),[6] and was funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency's (JICA) Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan.

Japanese shipbuilders were shortlisted by the DOTC, among them Japan Marine United Co., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Nigata Shipbuilding and Repair Inc., and Sumidagawa Shipyard Co. Inc.[7] Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) won the tender against other Japanese shipbuilders with a bid price of Y12,790,000,000 (Php 4,600,000,000.00).

[8] Under the project terms, the MRRVs will be used by the PCG for the following purposes: The Philippine Coast Guard clarified that the ships are designed for law enforcement duties, to conduct environmental and humanitarian missions, as well as maritime security operations and patrol missions.

These equipment enhances the ship's reconnaissance, pursuit and communications capabilities.