Indonesian Navy Adds 2 Local Made Ships To Strengthen Indonesian Marine Security

The Indonesian Navy added two units of KAL to strengthen Indonesian sea safety (ANTARA/Jessica)

The Indonesian Navy (AL) added two units of Navy Ships (KAL), namely KAL KRI Butana 878 and KRI Selar 879 which are domestic products to strengthen Indonesian sea security.

The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (KSAL) Admiral Muhammad Ali said the KRI Butana 878 would be placed in the Patrol Ship Unit Lantamal V Surabaya, while the KRI Selar 879 was stationed at the Lantamal VIII Patrol Unit Manado.

"We focus on the central region of Indonesia because in Koarmada II, many fleets are old and must be rejuvenated. This is part of the defense equipment rejuvenation process in the Indonesian Navy's overall fleet," he said in Batam, Tuesday, May 7, which was confiscated by Antara.

Ali said the two ships were made by the PT. Citra Shipyard, with a 40M fast patrol type warship and have various advantages with the latest defense equipment technology.

He said the KAL has a length of 45.50 meters and a width of 7.90 meters, a maximum speed of 24 knots with a cruising speed of 17 knots.

In addition, this speed was found from the main engine of 2 units of MAN 12V175D-MM 130 18 PS/200 KW.

These two ships are capable of operating in various terrains and weather. With a maximum speed of 24 knots and agility owned, this ship is capable of fulfilling various operations missions, both law enforcement at sea and SAR missions very well," said Ali.

Ali added that this ship was also strengthened with the main weapon of one unit of a 30 mm caliber cannon, and 2 12.7 mm caliber partner weapons, which were considered sufficient in monitoring the territorial waters in Indonesia.

Currently, he said the Indonesian Navy was carrying out the construction of 6 other KRI fleet units carried out by local shipyards in Indonesia.

"There are about 6 more KRIs that are being built, the construction is divided into several shipyards, this is in accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo to advance the domestic shipping industry," said Ali.