KRI Raja Haji Fisabilillah explained

KRI Raja Haji Fisabilillah (391) is the lead ship of to be operated by the Indonesian Navy.

Design

Raja Haji Fisabilillah initially was designed with a length of 90m (300feet) and a beam of 13.5m (44.3feet), however during the construction it was redesigned to a length of 98m (322feet).[1]

Service history

The ship's contract was awarded on 16 April 2020, with the contract worth Rp 1,079,100,000,000.[2] Its construction was began with first steel cutting on 26 August 2021 at the then PT Daya Radar Utama (later renamed to PT Noahtu Shipyard) shipyard in Bandar Lampung, Lampung.[3] [4]

The ship's keel was laid on 16 November 2022.[5] The ship experienced delays during its construction, which drew some criticism. Although the ship was planned to be handed over in 2023, the construction progress was only at 35% by March 2023.[2] [6]

The patrol vessel was launched on 18 September 2024,[7] and was officially given the name of Raja Haji Fisabilillah two days later on the 20 September.[8]

References

  1. Web site: PT DRU Letakkan Lunas Untuk Dua OPV Baru TNI AL . Yulian . Ardiansyah . globalbusinesspress.net . 18 November 2022 . 26 August 2024. ID.
  2. Web site: Kinerja Kemenhan Jadi Sorotan, KPK Diminta Awasi Proyek Kapal OPV, Nilai Proyek 2 Triliun . merdekanews.co . 11 April 2023 . 26 August 2024. ID.
  3. Web site: Indonesian Shipyard Cuts Steel on New OPVs for TNI AL . Martin . Manaranche . navalnews.com . 27 August 2021 . 26 August 2024.
  4. Web site: Kemhan Pesan Kapal OPV dan OPV 90 Meter Buatan Dalam Negeri . kemhan.go.id . 26 August 2021 . 26 August 2024. ID.
  5. Web site: Brigif 4 Marinir/BS Menghadiri Acara Keel Laying Kapal Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) . mediafaktanews.com . 17 November 2022 . 26 August 2024. ID.
  6. Web site: Rusdiyono . Dua Petinggi Perusahaan Pembuatan Kapal OPV Masih Bungkam Soal Progres Proyek Milik Kementerian Pertahanan . infoindonesia.id . 13 April 2023 . 18 September 2024. ID.
  7. Web site: Staf Ahli Menhan Bidang Politik Pimpin Upacara Peluncuran Kapal OPV 90M . kabarpolitik.com . 18 September 2024 . 18 September 2024. ID.
  8. Web site: Anita . Susanti . TNI AL KEMBALI DIPERKUAT DUA KAPAL OPV 90M & OPV BUATAN INDUSTRI DALAM NEGERI . pesonalampungnews.com . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024. ID.

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