Indonesian shipbuilder launches third Dorang-class PC-60 patrol boat

 

Launching of KRI Tuna (876) last 05 July 2023. Photo c/o Antara News,

Indonesian shipbuilder PT Karimun Anugrah Sejati has launched the third PC-60 Dorang-class patrol boat for the Indonesian Navy (TNIU-AL) on 05 July 2023.

The ship, which will be named the KRI Tuna (876) once commissioned with the Indonesian Navy, was launched and named at the shipyard's facility in Batam, Riau Islands with TNI-AL Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali as guest together with other officials of the TNI and Indonesian Ministry of Defence.

The boat is considered an important manifestation of the growing self-reliance capabilities of the Indonesian defense industry and independence from the need of importing most of the country's defense requirements.

Once in service with the TNI-AL, the patrol boat will be assigned with the Armada Command I and will be used for maritime defense and law enforcement, as well as for humanitarian support and search and rescue. 

The PC-60 patrol vessels are 60 meters long, has a width of 8.50 meters, and displaces at around 440 to 520 tons.

They have a maximum speed of 24 knots, a cruising speed of 17 knots, and an economical speed of 15 knots which allows the ship to sail for 6 days with a crew of 46 active and 9 reserve personnel.

The ships are armed with a 40mm Oto Melara gun operated with a Fire Control System, as well as two manually-operated 12.7mm heavy machine guns.




[1] Kompas.com
[2] Asia Pacific Defense Journal