KRI Lukas Rumkorem explained

KRI Lukas Rumkorem (392) is the second ship of to be operated by the Indonesian Navy.

Design

Unlike the class leader, Lukas Rumkorem initially was designed with a length of 60m (200feet), however during the construction it was redesigned to a length of 98m (322feet), the same as the class leader Raja Haji Fisabilillah.[1]

Service history

The ship's contract was awarded on 30 April 2020, with the contract worth Rp 1,085,090,000,000.[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 and officially given the name of Lukas Rumkorem on 20 September 2024.[7]

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: 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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