Pengawal 14m-class boat explained

Pengawal 14m-class boat is a patrol boats operated by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).^[1] Originally, this class of boat was operated by the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP). However, along with the new maritime assets received by RMP, all of these boats transferred their ownership of rights to the MMEA and RMN.^[2]

Specification

This boat has a length of 14.8 meters, a beam of 2.7 meters and a draft of 0.8 meters. It is powered by MTU 8V183 TE76 water jet engines and has a speed of up to 30 knots. This boat can carry 7 personnel.^[3] A total of 27 boats have been built and some have been retired or transferred to other agencies.^[4]

Operators

• Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency^[5]
• Royal Malaysian Navy

References

1. Web site: Malaysian Defence - Another Boat For RMN, Sort Off .
2. Web site: MMEA - Senarai Aset Maritim Malaysia .
3. Web site: New Boat For RMN .
4. Web site: MSET Holdings Sdn Bhd - Ship Repair : Pengawal .
5. Web site: Berita Harian - 12 Pemancing Yang Dikhuatiri Hilang, Ditemui Selamat (in malay).