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=== CARAT 2019 === |
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KDB ''Syafaat'', [[KDB Darulaman]], [[USNS Millinocket (T-EPF-3)|USS Millinocket]] and [[USS Montgomery (LCS-8)|USS Montgomery]] conducted ''Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training'' (CARAT) to strengthen the relations between Brunei Darussalam and [[United States|United States of America]]. It took place in the [[South China Sea]] on 29 October 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CARAT Brunei 2019|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5872179/carat-brunei-2019|access-date=2020-07-09|website=DVIDS|language=en}}</ref> |
KDB ''Syafaat'', [[KDB Darulaman]], [[USNS Millinocket (T-EPF-3)|USS Millinocket]] and [[USS Montgomery (LCS-8)|USS Montgomery]] conducted ''Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training'' (CARAT) to strengthen the relations between Brunei Darussalam and [[United States|United States of America]]. It took place in the [[South China Sea]] on 29 October 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CARAT Brunei 2019|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5872179/carat-brunei-2019|access-date=2020-07-09|website=DVIDS|language=en}}</ref> |
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File:KDB Syafaat (FPB-19).jpg|KDB Syafaat on her first sea trial in Germany. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 04:32, 10 May 2021
.jpg) KDB Syafaat during sea trails | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 Brunei | |
| Name | Syafaat |
| Namesake | Syafaat |
| Builder | Lürssen Werft |
| Launched | 2009 |
| Acquired | 27 August 2010 |
| Commissioned | 28 August 2010 |
| Homeport | Muara, Brunei |
| Identification | FPB-19 |
| Status | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Itjihad-class patrol boat |
| Type | FPB 41 fast patrol boat |
| Displacement | 262 tons |
| Length | 41 m (134 ft 6 in) |
| Beam | 7.7 m (25 ft 3 in) |
| Draught | 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Installed power | 6,670 kW (8,940 hp) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) maximum |
| Complement | 16 (+5 embarked) |
| Sensors and processing systems | 1 x navigation radar 1 x MEOS ESM |
| Armament | 1 × Rheinmetall MLG 27mm gun |
KDB Syafaat (FPB-19) is the third ship of the Ijtihad-class patrol boats. The vessel is in active service in the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN).
Development
Background
A total of four Ijtihad-class fast patrol boats have been commissioned into service with the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), where two of the ships began operating since March 2010 followed by another two in 28 August 2010.[1][2]
Two Ijtihad-class fast patrol boats arrived in Brunei Darussalam on 27 August 2010. The boats, named Kapal Diraja Brunei (KDB) Syafaat and KDB Afiat were commissioned at the RBN Base in Muara, Brunei. They are part of the project between the government of His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam and Lürssen Werft.
The commissioning ceremony of both vessels was officiated by Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). Like previous fast patrol boats, KDB Syafaat and KDB Afiat were produced in the Germany and completed sea trials. KDB Ijtihad and KDB Berkat began operations on 15 March 2010.[citation needed]
Construction and career
KDB Syafaat was built by Lürssen Werft company in Germany around the 2009. She is part of the second batch delivered from Germany to Brunei. Syafaat and KDB Afiat commissioned together on 27 August 2010 at Muara Naval Base. All four of her sister ships work in the patrol craft role.[3]
KDB Syafaat is commanded by Commander Mohammad Zouhdy bin Haji Abdul Razak.[4]
Exercise PELICAN 2011
Royao Brunei Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy held Ex PELICAN from 10 to 13 July 2011 which consists of KDB Syafaat, KDB Ijtihad and RSS Stalwart.[5]
Exercise HELANG LAUT 13/12
KDB Syafaat, KDB Afiat, KRI Barakuda and KRI Lemadang participated in the exercise which is held by Royal Brunei Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy from 19 to 23 March 2012.[6]
Exercise PENGUIN 2015
Exercise PENGUIN was held by Royal Brunei Navy and Royal Australian Navy. The exercise consists of ships HMAS Armidale, KDB Syafaat and KDB Daruttaqwa.[citation needed]
An exercise was held on 21 to 28 January 2016 by Royal Brunei Navy which consists of KDB Syafaat and KDB Darulehsan.[7]
CARAT 2019
KDB Syafaat, KDB Darulaman, USS Millinocket and USS Montgomery conducted Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) to strengthen the relations between Brunei Darussalam and United States of America. It took place in the South China Sea on 29 October 2019.[8]
References
- ^ "Remembering Brunei's Naval Ships". www.asiaone.com. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
- ^ "FPB 41". Lürssen Defence | Lürssen Shipyard - german quality-shipbuilding. 2016-06-08. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
- ^ "Two More German-Built Ijtihad Class Patrol Boats Commissioned". Ministry of Defence Brunei Darussalam. 28 August 2010. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "Commanding Officer Base". Royal Brunei Navy. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "Singapore and Bruneian Navies Conduct Bilateral Exercise". Mynewsdesk. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
- ^ "Brunei, Indonesia Navies Finish Exercise HELANG LAUT". Naval Today. 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
- ^ "Latihan menembak di laut menggunakan peluru hidup". Pelita Brunei. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "CARAT Brunei 2019". DVIDS. Retrieved 2020-07-09.