Buques de litoral para Malasia

First of 4 LMS Delivered to RMN

The Royal Malaysian Navy’s Littoral Mission Ship, KD Keris 111 (photo : MMP)

KUALA LUMPUR: The first of four Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) was handed over to the Defence Ministry today.

A ministry official in a statement said that the vessel Keris was handed over at a ceremony at Wuchuan Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd at Wucang Port, Qidong, in Shanghai, China.

The Malaysian delegation was headed by the ministry’s procurement division secretary Datuk Ahmad Husaini Abdul Rahman.

Others present included Eastern Fleet commander Vice-Admiral Datuk Pahlawan Syed Zahrul Putra Syed Abdullah and Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (BNSSB) chief executive officer Ee Teck Chee.

The statement said the Malaysian officials did a physical inspection of the vessel and its documents, and took part in a sailing demonstration.

This was followed by a signing ceremony for the acceptance of the vessel by BNSSB on behalf of the government.

Keris’ construction began on July 31, 2018, at Wuchuan Shuangliu Manufacture Base in Wuhan and successfully underwent sea trials.


The Royal Malaysian Navy’s Littoral Mission Ship, KD Keris 111 (photo : RMN)

It was then launched by Normah Alwi, wife of Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu, on April 15 this year and underwent final trials.

The LMS is part of the RMN’s ’15 to 5’ fleet transformation programme, which involves reducing its current 15 classes of vessels to just five - namely, the LMS, Multi-Role Support Ships (MRSS), Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), Patrol Vessels (PV) and submarines.

The LMS contract was signed between the ministry, BNSSB and China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Co Ltd on March 23, 2017.

It was the first major defence acquisition project from China, reportedly for a total RM1.17 billion.

The second LMS, Sundang, is also being built in China and is expected to be delivered in April.

The remaining two, to be deliverd by mid 2021, will be built in Malaysia through a joint-venture between BNSSB and China Shipbuilding and Offshore International.

An LMS can be used for maritime surveillance, border security as well as search and rescue operations.

The LMS is scheduled to be commissioned as KD Keris during a traditional ceremony by RMN chief Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany on Jan 6.

NST

Malasia revisa contrato y China proveerá 4 buques litoral

Contract Revised, Four LMS would be Built in China

Littoral Mission Ship of the Malaysian Navy 

Boustead revises price of ship contract

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- Boustead Holdings Bhd (BHB) today announced the revision of terms of contract for the supply of four littoral mission ships for the Royal Malaysian Navy.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, BHB said the government agreed that all four vessels would be built and delivered in China at a revised contract price of RM1.048 billion.



BHB was referring to an earlier announcement with regard to the signing of a contract between the Ministry of Defence Malaysia and Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of BHB, for the supply of four littoral mission ships in collaboration with a partner shipyard in China.

Under the initial contract, the first two vessels would be built and delivered in China and the remaining two would be built and delivered in Malaysia for RM1.17 billion.

New Straits Times

Singapur bota la última nave de misión litoral

Singapore Navy Launches Final Littoral Mission Vessel, RSS Fearless

RSS Fearless LMV (photo : Sing Mindef)

Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How officiated at the launching ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)'s eighth and final Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV), Fearless, at ST Engineering's Benoi Shipyard today. The LMV was launched by Mrs Heng Soon Poh, wife of Mr Heng.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Heng highlighted the importance of a strong and capable RSN to safeguard Singapore's sovereignty. He said, “The navy is every maritime nation's first line of defence. A strong RSN is key to protecting our maritime sovereignty, and keeping our Sea Lines of Communication open. Singapore's maritime agencies work together 24/7 to monitor threats. The RSN augments this by conducting patrols around the clock – tirelessly – to keep our waters safe and secure. We do this to protect Singapore, Singaporeans, and our Singaporean way of life.”

On the launch of Fearless, Mr Heng encouraged the crew to "live up to the fearless spirit of our founding fathers and continue to live out its legacy. As you embark on your next journey to defend our sovereignty, our security, and our economic prosperity, I am confident that you will overcome all challenges fearlessly, never flagging in adversity."


Littoral Mission Vessel of the Republic of Singapore Navy (photo : Sing Mindef)


The launch of Fearless is a significant milestone in the RSN's continued transformation to enable it to continue safeguarding the sovereignty and security of Singapore's waters. The LMV programme is progressing well. Since 2017, five LMVs – RSS Independence, RSS Sovereignty, RSS Unity, RSS Justice and RSS Indomitable – have been commissioned. They have rapidly assumed and effectively executed operational duties, including the DPRK-US Singapore Summit and daily maritime security patrols, and have participated in exercises such as the ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise and Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise. LMVs Fortitude and Dauntless, launched in 2018, are undergoing sea trials and will be commissioned later this year. All eight LMVs will be fully operational by 2020.

Also present at the ceremony was Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral Lew Chuen Hong, as well as senior officers from the RSN and the Defence Science and Technology Agency.

Ministerio de defensa de Singapur

Singapur bota su 7mo buque litoral

Singapore Navy launches its Seventh Littoral Mission Vessel, Dauntless





Seventh LMV, RSS Dauntless

SINGAPORE - The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) launched Dauntless, its seventh littoral mission vessel (LMV), on Saturday (Aug 18).

Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat officiated the launching ceremony, while his wife, Mrs Heng Hwee Nee, launched the vessel.

The event took place at ST Engineering Marine's Benoi Shipyard.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Heng said: "Naming this LMV Dauntless aptly reflects the RSN's determined spirit to overcome all adversity without fear, capturing also the attributes of our founding generation.

"The Dauntless spirit will continue to guide the RSN in innovating and constantly improving itself, to safeguard Singapore."

Mr Heng added that a strong and capable navy was crucial to the country's survival.




Seventh LMV, RSS Dauntless 

He said the navy's ability to secure and keep key sea lines of communication open, and its role in preserving Singapore's right to move freely in waters worldwide is "critical" to the Republic's prosperity and security.

Dauntless is the seventh LMV to be launched by the navy.

The first LMV, RSS Independence, was commissioned during the RSN's Golden Jubilee on May 5 last year by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Two other vessels, RSS Sovereignty and RSS Unity, were also commissioned last year.

Two previously launched LMVs - Justice and Indomitable, will be commissioned later this year.

The sixth LMV, Fortitude, which was launched in March, is currently undergoing sea trials.

LMVs can be quickly configured with mission modules to take on a wide spectrum of operations, allowing the crew to deliver calibrated responses using lethal and non-lethal options to deal with a range of maritime threats.

StraitsTimes

Singapur opta por capacidad parcial para sus buques litorales

Singapore Navy Opts for Partial Helicopter Capability Across Independence Class

RSS Justice (foreground) and RSS Sovereignty, two of the four LMVs that will not be helicopter capable, despite having been built with a flight deck. 

A series of observations and verifications done by Jane’s over the last six months have confirmed that only four of the eight Independence-class littoral mission vessels (LMVs) to be operated by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) are helicopter capable.

The LMV is an ST Marine-built 80 m vessel type that is progressively replacing the RSN’s fleet of Fearless-class patrol boats. The class’ armaments include an Oto Melara 76/62 Super Rapid naval gun, two Oto Melara Hitrole 12.7 mm remote-controlled weapon stations, a Rafael 25 mm Typhoon stabilised naval gun system, and a 12-cell vertical launching system (VLS) in the forward section that is capable of launching MBDA’s VL-MICA anti-air missiles.

While all vessels in the class have been designed with weight and strength considerations to accommodate one medium-life helicopter on the flight deck, four vessels in the class are currently being equipped to operate only rotor-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

At the commissioning ceremony of RSS Sovereignty (16) and RSS Unity (17) in November 2017, Jane’s first observed that the flight deck surfaces of both ships have not been given markings, such as landing area periphery and landing line-up lines, associated with helicopter touch-down and lift-off (TLOF) operations. Also missing on both ships were vertical replenishment (VERTREP) limits demarcations.

The flight deck surfaces of both ships have also not been treated with anti-skid coatings typically found on helicopter-capable ships. What has been done on both flight decks instead is the painting of visual cues that are typically used to aid with UAV operations.

Jane's

6to barco litoral singapurés botado

Singapore Navy Launches Fortitude, its 6th Littoral Mission Vessel

The Republic of Singapore Navy’s sixth Littoral Mission Vessel, Fortitude, was launched at the Singapore Technologies Marine's Benoi shipyard on March 24, 2018. 


SINGAPORE - The Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) sixth Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV), Fortitude, was launched at the Singapore Technologies Marine's Benoi shipyard on Saturday (March 24).

The LMV was launched by Mrs Michelle Ng, wife of Minister for Education (Schools) and Second Minister for Transport Ng Chee Meng, who officiated the ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Ng said the RSN has "a vital role to play to secure our sea lines of communication and our continued right to move freely as set out in international law".

"This access cannot be taken for granted," he said. "Threats to the maritime space can also take the form of unconventional threats that can harm our security and destabilise our economy. To combat these transnational threats, regional cooperation, coordinated action and information-sharing are crucial."




The LMV is the sixth to be launched since the first LMV, RSS Independence, was commissioned during the RSN's Golden Jubilee on May 5 last year by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

RSS Sovereignty and RSS Unity were commissioned by Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen on Nov 14.

The other two previously launched LMVs, Justice and Indomitable, are currently undergoing sea trials.

The launch of the LMVs is "a significant milestone" in the RSN's continued transformation to keep Singapore's waters safe, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Saturday.

LMVs can be quickly configured with mission modules to take on a wide spectrum of operations, allowing the crew to deliver calibrated responses using lethal and non-lethal options to deal with a range of maritime threats.

Straits Times

Singapur pone la quilla del 5to LMV

ST Marine Lays Keel for Singapore's Fifth Littoral Mission Vessel

Computer image of the Singapore Navy’s future Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV). Displacing 1,250 tonnes, they have a top speed of over 27 kts and are similar in concept and design to the DCNS L’Adroit (OPV-90). 

Shipbuilder ST Marine has laid down the fifth Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) on order for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

The 1,250-tonne platform, which will be the future RSS Indomitable, was laid down on 11 November at the shipyard's facilities in Jurong.

Indomitable is part of a contract for eight LMVs acquired by the Singapore government to replace the RSN's 11 Fearless-class patrol boats, a number of which have been in service for more than 20 years.

First-of-class Independence was launched in July 2015, while third-of-class Unity was launched in October 2016. The fourth vessel, Justice, is currently under construction at ST Marine's facilities in Benoi, having been laid down in May 2016.

The LMV platform features a length of 80 m, a beam of 12 m, and a draught of 3 m. Powered by two MTU 20V 4000 M93 engines each, the platform can reach top speeds in excess of 27 kt, and a standard range of 3,500 n miles at 15 kt.

The LMV's suite of weapons include a 12-cell vertical launching system (VLS) in the forward section that can launch MBDA's VL Mica anti-air missiles, and one Oto Melara 76/62 Super Rapid main gun.

All eight LMVs are expected to be operational by 2020.

Jane's