Malaysia receives proposal from Japan's Mitsui for future Multi-Role Support Ship

Mitsui E&S' proposal for the RMN's Multi-Role Support Ship. Photo c/o Naval News.

As part of their participation at MAST Asia 2019 defense exhibition, Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (Mitsui E&S) unveiled its proposed design for the future Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) requirement of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).

Mitsui E&S' MRSS design has a length of 160 meters, a breadth of 24 meters, and a displacement of 13,000 tons. It allows for the transport of 500 troops, 16 main battle tanks, 6 armored vehicles, and an ambulance. 

It also has a flight deck and hangar for 2 medium helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It also has a well deck capable of accommodating 2 landing crafts.

The RMN is looking to acquire the first 2 ships within the 2021-2025 timeframe, and a third ship by around 2035.

Aside from Mitsui E&S, other possible suppliers include Damen from the Netherlands, PT PAL of Indonesia, France's Naval Group, Turkey's TIAS, China's CSOC, and a South Korean shipbuilder.


[1] Naval News