Indonesian shipbuilder launches new multipurpose ship for Indonesian armed forces
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Launching of new MDV for the TNI. Photo c/o PT Terafulk Megantara Design. |
Indonesian shipbuilder PT Noahtu Shipyard launched a new 65-meter Multipurpose Disaster Vessel (MDV) being built for the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) in their Jakarta shipyard last 16 January 2025.
The ship was designed by Indonesian marine consultant PT Terafulk Megantara Design based in Surabaya, and will be used for logistic support including troop and vehicle transport, as well as for Emergency Response and Disaster Relief Operations including Medical Response during emergencies.
The vessel, which is 65 meters long, and 4.6 meters high, is made mostly of aluminum and is powered by two 3,000 horsepower marine diesel engines enabling the ship to reach a maximum speed of 17 knots, and attain a cruising speed of 15 knots.
It has a deadweight of 650 tons, a maximum operating weight of 1,740 tons, and has a crew of 30 officers and sailors.
The new ship have capabilities similar to a small landing ship, equipped with a bow-mounted ramp enabling beach landing operations and movement, as well as a starboard side ramp for easier operation pier side.
It also has a helicopter landing deck to support aerial evacuation using a medium-class helicopter, or operate drones during HADR operations.
The ship also carries a sea rider boat as well as a rescue boat

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