Sandakan Jaya Teknik MPB explained

Sandakan Jaya Teknik Multi Purpose Boat or Sandakan Jaya Teknik MPB is the multipurpose combat boat in service with the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). The boat manufactured by Malaysian company named Sandakan Jaya Teknik Sdn Bhd located in Sabah.[1]

Development

Not much details published about the boat although some of the general specification can be obtained from the tender issued by the Malaysian Government previously.[2]

The boat has a length of 14 meter, beam of 3 meter and height of 1.6 meter. The boat powered by three Yamaha engines with the top speed of 48 knots. The boat also equipped with radar and global positioning system.[3]

Currently, a total of four boats in service with RMN for Eastern Fleet Command in Sabah with more planned to be order in the future. The boat and other maritime assets are involves in Ops Benteng to secure the security of Sabah's littoral water from intrusion of illegal immigrants and pirates. Other than that, the boat's role also includes the supply of logistic for RMN's nearest base as well as offshore base and sea basing base.[4]

Operators

References

  1. Web site: MPB Contract Award - Malaysian Defence .
  2. Web site: Fast and Multi-Purpose - Malaysian Defence .
  3. Web site: Multi Purpose Boats for RMN - Malaysian Defence .
  4. Web site: Navy Get More Fast Interceptor Craft - News Strait Time.