BRP Tarlac (LD-601) is the lead ship of her class of landing platform docks in service with the Philippine Navy. She is the second ship to be named after the Philippine province of Tarlac, one of the provinces considered to have significant involvement in the Philippine Revolution of independence against Spain.
BRP Tarlac anchored off Sangley Point in Cavite in March 2019
BRP Tarlac (LD-601) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF-16) sail in formation during the at-sea portion of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama 2018.
USS Wasp (LHD 1) and BRP Tarlac (LD 601) conduct amphibious operations during Balikatan 2019
BRP Tarlac (LD 601) conducts amphibious operations during Balikatan 2019 with photo taken from USS Wasp (LHD 1)
Tarlac-class landing platform dock
The Tarlac class are landing platform docks of the Philippine Navy meant for amphibious operations and transport duties in support of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The class was initially called the "Strategic Sealift Vessel" before being formally named. The ships will also double as a support platform for Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Search & Rescue (SAR) operations.
BRP Tarlac (LD-601) underway in May 2016
BRP Tarlac underway in Manila Bay
A scale model of Strategic Sealift Vessel presented by PT PAL during ADAS 2014.
