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Philippines Coast Guard Acquiring 10 New Patrol Vessel from Japan

19 Mei 2012

The Coast Guard is negotiating a loan for the acquisition of 10 units of 40-meter patrol ships (photo : pdff)

Phl acquiring 10 patrol boats from Japan

MANILA, Philippines- The Philippines will acquire 10 brand new patrol vessels from Japan for the Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea.

Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said he could not discuss details of the acquisition as it is still in progress.

“I know that they (Japan) have a standing offer (to bolster the country’s maritime territorial defense),” he said.

“The Coast Guard has the complete details of the procurement.”

Speaking to reporters, Coast Guard commandant Vice Adm. Edmund Tan said the acquisition of the patrol vessels is subject for approval of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).

“The arrival of the vessels in the country would depend on how fast the loan is being processed and approved by NEDA,” he said.

The Coast Guard is negotiating a loan for the acquisition of 10 units of 40-meter patrol ships, Tan said.

Quoting the Japanese newspaper Nihon Keizai Shimbun, the Korean Broadcasting System reported that Japanintends to provide the Philippineswith patrol vessels after easing three Principles of the Arms Export law.

The handover of the 1,000-ton patrol vessels is scheduled before the yearend, the report added.

Nihon Keizai Shimbun also reported that the Japanese government wants to help boost maritime safety capabilities in the West Philippine Sea.

(PhilStar)

Vietnam Coast Guard Equipped with Modern Equipment

09 Mei 2012

Some pictures of the modern type of ship of Vietnam Coast Guard (all photos: BaoDatViet, ttvnol)

In recent years, to ensure security and order, safety and shelf seas, the Coast Guard has been focused on buying new ships and aircraft patrols.

Coast Guard is a specialized force of the State, functioning security management, order, safety and ensure the observance of the law of Vietnam and international treaties which Vietnam has signed relevant or participant in the sea areas and continental shelf of Vietnam.

At the same time, the Vietnam Marine Police is responsible for inspection and control to protect the sovereignty, maintaining security and order, safety, protection of natural resources, pollution prevention, detecting prevent, fight avoid violations of the law of Vietnam.

Coast Guard also participated in international activities drank to maintain security and order, peace and stability on the sea. Collect, receive information, timely and notify the relevant authorities under the provisions of law involved in search and rescue, maritime troubleshoot and implement conservation activities environment.

Participate in the propagation and dissemination, legal education for people working on the sea, and coordinate with other forces to protect the property of the State, the lives and property of citizens and lawful means of operation sea areas and continental shelf of Vietnam.

Currently, the Coast Guard is equipped with modern ships such as K206 ship, boat DN-2000, TT-200 ships, 3500 CV rescue tugs, high-speed patrol boats 120 and 400, Casa 212 aircraft - 400 weeks of surveillance device MS 600, radar and other types of reconnaissance equipment, crime prevention and drug equipment and other operations.

Here are some pictures of the modern type of ship that the Coast Guard Vietnam is equipped with:

Coast Guard vessel DN 2000 is as versatile ships of advanced design, modern fully meet international standards. Ship functions and duties are to patrol and protect sovereignty over sea and islands, law enforcement on the sea areas and continental shelf of Vietnam.

Search and rescue at sea areas of Vietnam and international upon request, at last the ship in distress that stretch of water to 2200 tons. Move troops, logistical support for forces operating at sea, islands, perform other duties as assigned.

Ships operating in sea areas and continental shelf of Vietnam, with unlimited range, ships operating in windy conditions for 12, the continuous operation time was 40 days and nights at sea, operating range of 5000 knots.

High-speed patrol boats TT-200 is as high speed steel by the Naval Institute hiet design techniques. Ships operating in wave conditions for 7 and 8, can withstand the level 9, range of 1,800 nautical miles.

CV 3500 rescue tug is equipped with a combination of rescue pumps were installed in the main compartment.

Through one door private beach, the water supply of fire fighting, fire retardant foam Foam 2 spray gun mounted on the cab roof of diameter D = 90 mm throat spray, spray distance range at a 45 degree angle to the flow 350 m3 / h gun range can reach up to 75 m (more >>).

High-speed patrol boats TT 120 patrol function to defend the sovereignty and security and order in Vietnam's waters, control and prevent the vessels violation of State regulations on customs, fishing production, resource exploitation and environmental protection in Vietnam waters.

High-speed patrol boats TT 400 is high speed steel, as well as ship that features high technology, modern equipment. The ability to automate, integrate the equipment on board and take the air sync to level 10.

Casa 212-400 aircraft is landing short is designed for modern transport missions, sea reconnaissance patrol. Aircraft equipped with two engine propeller TPE331-12JR-701C 935 horsepower allows for high speed 370km / h, range near 2.000kg. Casa 212 can carry two 500kg of weapons on wing pylons (more >>).

(BaoDatViet)

Bakorkamla Membentuk Detasemen Reaksi Cepat Laut

26 April 2012

Detasemen Reaksi Cepat Laut (DRCL) yang akan menjadi unit andalan untuk mengatasi berbagai tindak pidana di wilayah perairan Indonesia.(photo : Bangka Pos)

Bakorkamla Gandeng Kobangdikal Matangkan Pembentukan "DRCL"

Surabaya - Badan Koordinasi Keamanan Laut mematangkan rencana pembentukan Detasemen Reaksi Cepat Laut (DRCL) yang akan menjadi unit andalan untuk mengatasi berbagai tindak pidana di wilayah perairan Indonesia.

Sebagai tindak lanjut dari rencana itu, Kepala Pelaksana Harian Bakorkamla Laksamana Madya TNI Didik Heru Purnomo menemui Komandan Komando Pengembangan dan Pendidikan Angkatan Laut (Kobangdikal) Laksda TNI Sadiman di Bumimoro, Surabaya, Rabu.

"Selain bersilaturahmi, pertemuan ini juga untuk menindaklanjuti tim Bakorkamla yang lebih dulu berkunjung pada 11 April lalu, guna mematangkan rencana merealisasikan Detasemen Reaksi Cepat Laut," katanya.

Menurut ia, DRCL bisa menjadi unit andalan dalam upaya mengatasi berbagai tindak pidana yang selama ini sering terjadi di wilayah perairan Indonesia.

Namun, tugas, fungsi dan kewenangan unit ini tunduk pada undang-undang dan peraturan lainnya yang berlaku, serta tetap bekerja sama dengan instansi lain yang memiliki tugas dan kewenangan sama.

"Instansi lain itu seperti TNI AL, kepolisian, Bea dan Cukai, imigrasi, Departemen Kelautan dan Perikanan. Bahkan, anggota detasemen nantinya diambil dari instansi-instansi yang tergabung dalam Bakorkamla itu," ujar mantan Kasum TNI itu.

Terkait peran Kobangdikal, Laksdya Didik Heru menambahkan lembaga pendidikan ini bisa menyiapkan sumber daya manusia untuk personel DRCL, yang posturnya nanti tidak jauh berbeda dengan prajurit TNI AL.

Komandan Kobangdikal Laksda TNI Sadiman menyambut baik pembentukan DRCL dan lembaganya siap bekerja sama merealisasikan rencana tersebut.

"Pada dasarnya kami siap untuk membantu, terutama dalam penyiapan personel yang akan dididik untuk menjadi anggota DRCL, tetapi tentu setelah ada perintah lebih lanjut dari pimpinan TNI AL untuk," katanya.

Para prinsipnya, lanjut Sadiman, penyiapan personel DRCL tidak jauh beda dengan penyiapan personel TNI AL yang akan ditempatkan di kapal-kapal perang. (*)

(Antara)

MMEA has Taken Delivery of Four Fast Interceptor Boats

06 Desember 2011

With 2 x 895 kW MTU 8V2000 M93 diesels engine can boost the boat for 60+ knots (up to 70 knots available depending on engine and configuration selection), the boat endurance : 2 days without replenishment, and max range 300+ nautical miles (all photos : Defencetalk, Militaryphotos)

LANGKAWI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has so far taken delivery of four of the 10 ONUK MRTP16 fast interceptor craft constructed by BYO Marine Sdn Bhd under contract.

The official handing over and launch of the vessels, named PENGGALANG 10, 11, 12 and 13, yesterday was witnessed by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at the BYO Marine dockyard here.

The Malaysian government signed a contract with BYO Marine on Feb 18 this year for the delivery of 10 ONUK MRTP16 fast interceptor craft. Three of the boats were handed over in June, August and November, respectively, and one was handed over yesterday.

MMEA director-general Admiral (Maritime) Datuk Mohd Amdan Kurish said two of the delivered boats were constructed in Turkey and the other two, here.

“The remaining six are expected to be delivered in June next year. Of the six, two will be built in Turkey and four here. The fast interceptor boats will enhance our capability in undertaking operations,” he told reporters after the official launch and delivery ceremony.

The three boats delivered earlier have been put into operation in the northern and southern maritime regions to patrol the country’s maritime zones in the Strait of Melaka.

Each of the fast interceptor boats can reach a speed of more than 60 knots and can accommodate up to 10 crew at any one time. It takes only 15 minutes to reach the Kuala Perlis jetty from Langkawi compared to the one hour taken by passenger boats.

Besides anti-smuggling and anti-piracy operations, these boats can be used in search-and-rescue operations and pollution control.

BYO Marine Sdn Bhd is a joint-venture company of Boustead Heavy Industries Defence Technology of Malaysia and Yonca-Onuk JV of Turkey.

(Bernama)

TLDM Gagalkan Cubaan Lanun Rampas Kapal Tangki

30 Oktober 2011

Kapal MT Nautica Johor Bahru yang membawa muatan minyak dan gas yang cuba dirampas sekumpulan lanun di perairan Selat Singapura berhampiran Pulau Batu Putih, semalam. (photo : Utusan)

KUANTAN – Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) bersama Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (Maritim Malaysia) berjaya mematahkan cubaan sekumpulan lanun melarikan sebuah kapal tangki, MT Nautica Johor Bahru yang membawa muatan minyak dan gas bernilai kira-kira RM12 juta, malam tadi.

Kapal yang dalam pelayaran dari Melaka ke Sibu, Sarawak itu dirampas di perairan Selat Singapura berhampiran Pulau Batu Putih pada pukul 5.30 pagi kelmarin oleh sekumpulan 10 perompak berkenaan.

Panglima Wilayah Laut Satu TLDM, Laksamana Pertama Datuk Mohamad Roslan Mohamad Ramli berkata, berikutan itu, kesemua anak kapal dan kapal tersebut dapat diselamatkan pukul 9.10 malam di lokasi kira-kira 17 batu nautika (30.6 kilometer) dari Pulau Jemaja, Indonesia.

Helikopter Dauphin M70 02 (photo : Airplane Pictures)

“Tiada kecederaan dilaporkan bagaimanapun lanun bersenjatakan sepucuk pistol dan parang itu berjaya melarikan diri dengan menaiki sebuah bot laju.

“Perompak tersebut turut merampas beberapa barangan peribadi 19 krew kapal tersebut antaranya telefon bimbit, wang tunai dan komputer riba. Muatan kapal tersebut dilaporkan selamat,” katanya pada sidang akhbar di Pelabuhan Kuantan di sini hari ini.

Sementara itu, katanya, insiden rompakan itu disedari oleh pihak pengurusan kapal tersebut yang gagal menghubungi kapten kapal terbabit sebelum melaporkan kepada Maritim Malaysia semalam.

“Bertindak atas maklumat tersebut, Maritim Malaysia menugaskan pesawat Dauphin M70 02 dan berjaya mengesan kedudukan kapal tersebut di lokasi kira-kira 85 batu nautika (153 kilometer) dari timur Pekan,” katanya.

(Utusan)

PCG Needs P5B for 7 Helicopters

04 Oktober 2011

PCG Air Group currently operates Bo-105 helicopter and BN-2 Islander aircraft (all photos : PCGAG)

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will tap financial institutions to finance the acquisition of seven helicopters and additional infrastructure and equipment amounting to P5 billion.

Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Wilfredo D. Tamayo said at the sidelines of yesterday’s Maritime Forum that PCG’s new acquisition will help strengthen its capability to enforce its functions now that they already have the PCG Law or the Republic Act (RA) 9993.

Tamayo said the proposal to acquire new choppers is being reviewed by the National Economic and Development Authority Investment Coordination Committee (NEDA-ICC).

The PCG hopes that NEDA would fast track the approval and realize the urgency to purchase in order to help save more lives in case of sea disasters.

"We had a meeting with the NEDA –ICC two weeks ago and I believe, we were able to justify why we need the aircraft," he said.

This project which requires funding of P5 billion will cover the acquisition of 7 choppers, spare parts and equipment, as well as training of pilots.

"We will build our hangars and we will have our new aircrafts stationed in Northern Luzon, Manila, Romblon, Mactan Lagindingan, Davao and Palawan," he said.

With the huge investments needed, he said that the acquisition will be by phases and would take 1.5 to 2 years to complete.

"We are looking for the best package and the better loan interest to maximize our investments," he said, adding that the financial side of the project has not been finalized.

Tamayo earlier said that they will also need additional boats or vessels that can be used in search and rescue operations.

Coastguard also plans to augment its current workforce of 6,000 by at least 25,000 to ensure safety, being an archipelagic country with 36,000 kilometers of coastline and 5,000 coastal barangays and 60 coastal provinces.-

(Malaya)

Vietnam Coast Guard Takes Delivery of its First C212-400

01 Agustus 2011

C212-400 of the Vietnam Coast Guard (photo : Airbus Military)

Vietnam takes delivery of its first Airbus Military C212-400

The Vietnam Marine Police has taken delivery of the first of three C212-400 it ordered from Airbus Military.

The second aircraft will be delivered later this year, and the third in early 2012.

This modernized C212--400 series incorporates the latest systems and technologies, such as a Flight Management System (FMS). As a Coast Guard airplane, it will primarily be used in its Maritime Patrol role and carry out missions such as coastal surveillance, illegal fishing, drug traffic and smuggling, among others.

“We are very proud of the trust placed by the Vietnam Marine Police in Airbus Military, and look forward to the upcoming entry into service of one of our highly versatile products to help enforce law on the Vietnamese coast”, says Airbus Military Head of Light & Medium Programmes, Rafael Tentor.

Pilots and aircraft maintenance specialists were trained to operate the aircraft at the Airbus Military Training Centre in Seville.

This C212 is the first Airbus Military product that the Government of Vietnam will operate.

To date, Airbus Military has sold 477 C212 to 92 different operators.

(Airbus Military)

MMEA Takes Over 91 Customs And Marine Vessels On Aug 15

28 Juli 2011

Marine Operation Force's boat (photo : Mc Wood)

KUALA LUMPUR, (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will take over 91 vessels from the Marine Operations Force (MOF) and Royal Malaysian Customs Department on Aug 15, MMEA director-general Maritime Admiral Datuk Mohd Amdan Kurish said.

Sixty of the vessels are from the MOF.

The taking over of the two agencies' assets is following the move to make MMEA the single maritime enforcement agency in the country.

"The vessels will undergo maintenance at their respective agencies prior to being handed over to the MMEA," he told reporters after opening the International Search and Rescue Conference and Exhibition here today.

Royal Malaysian Custom's boat (photo : Nauticexpo)

The taking over, however, will not include 23 jetties which will continue to be used by other agencies.

Mohd Amdan said it would be up to the personnel of the two agencies to decide whether to join the MMEA or remain with their existing organisations.

"There aren't many personnel from the two agencies joining us; but we are ready to undertake the task of enforcing maritime laws within the country's 614,000 sq km waters," he said.

Enforcement of about 100 maritime laws are previously handled by eight agencies namely the navy, air force, marine police, customs, Marine Department, Fisheries Department, Environment Department and Immigration Department.

On the three-day conference, Mohd Amdan said, it was to exchange information on security matters in the country's water with officials from Brunei, Singapore, Cambodia, India, Indonesia and New Zealand.

(Bernama)

MMEA Receives Power Boost

04 Juli 2011

MMEA's boat (photo : Malaysia Today)

KUANTAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency will receive additional boats and personnel in its transition to becoming the sole enforcement agency of the country's waters.

Admiral Amdan also said the agency had inspected 8,153 vessels and boats during the first half of the year, 393 of which were detained for various offences.

Its director-general Maritime Admiral Datuk Amdan Kurish said 91 boats and vessels as well as 1,060 personnel from the Marine Operations Force and the Customs Department would be assigned to the agency.

“The human resource division of the agency is also actively conducting roadshows to explain (the operations) to those marine force and Customs personnel who are interested in joining us,” he said during an officers' graduation ceremony at its training centre in Gebeng yesterday.

“Our success in arresting two bands of robbers in South Johor in March was an effective deterrent and well received by regional and foreign maritime communities.

“This has given the agency a great sense of confidence,” he said.

Admiral Amdan added that in order to further enhance the effectiveness of federal law enforcement in the Malaysian Maritime Zone, the agency needed the cooperation of other government agencies which still maintained their functions and power in policy-making, regulation, licensing, research, development, resource conservation and other duties.

“The only difference is that those agencies do not conduct maritime enforcement.

“They also do not coordinate search and rescue operations but provide assistance to the agency instead,” he said.

The fourth graduation ceremony saw 81 male and eight female officers being inducted into the agency's ranks.

Maritime Lt Muhammad Ariffin Ares, 40, was awarded with the agency's sword for best overall performance during the nine-month training.

(The Star)

MMEA To Be Sole Enforcement Agency In Malaysian Waters

09 Juni 2011

CL-415 amphibian plane of the MMEA (photo : Militaryphotos)

PUTRAJAYA, (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), which celebrated six years of its existence last February, will soon be the sole law-enforcement agency in Malaysia's waters.

Before MMEA was established, there were eight maritime agencies that enforced more than 100 federal laws, regulations and agreements. These were the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), Marine Police, Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Marine Department, Department of Fisheries, Department of Environment (DOE) and Immigration Department.

The MMEA was established on Feb 15, 2005 to resolve the overlap in maritime functions, jurisdictions and operations of these agencies. With the formation of MMEA, enforcement is now better coordinated than earlier.

The agency, however, needs to overcome several shortcomings to effectively police over 614,000 square km of the country's waters.

Among them are the issues of inadequate personnel, equipment and airbases. At present the MMEA operates only one airbase in Subang.

In a recent interview, MMEA Director-General, Admiral Datuk Mohd Amdan Kurish, said the agency has implemented several measures to enable its efficient functioning.

Acquiring Assets

Mohd Amdan said the MMEA has plans to procure more patrol ships, aircraft and other assets from the government, to increase its efficiency.

These assets include a new airbase for the maritime enforcement agency's aircraft to operate from.

"A single airbase in Subang is definitely not adequate ...we should have one here (in the peninsula) and another base in the east region (for Sabah and Sarawak)."

"But we are yet to identify the location of the airbase (for Sabah and Sarawak)," he said.

The agency was established after the enactment of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Act 2004. Its role is to ensure safety, security and sovereignty of the Malaysian Maritime Zone. MMEA is also tasked with protecting life and property in sea waters.

The agency's jurisdiction consists of the Malaysian Maritime Zone, including internal waters, territorial sea, continental shelf and the exclusive economic zone. The air space over the Malaysian Maritime Zone is also the responsibility of the MMEA.

New Ships and Vessels

Patrol crafts of the MMEA (photo : Faizal Omar)

Mohd Amdan added that the agency's assets are currently inadequate and outdated. He said procurement of additional equipment from the government was crucial as it would enable the agency to perform smoothly, tasks such as patrolling waters and conducting rescue operations. So far, the MMEA operates 130 boats and vessels, and eight helicopters. Most of these assets belonged earlier to the Royal Malaysia Navy (RMN), and some of them are in a run-down condition.

MMEA's ships are named Marlin, Sipadan, Langkawi, Malawali, Gagah, Penggalang, Peninjau, Pelindung, Penyelamat and Kilat.

"Our assets (ships) have surpassed their age limit... the ships we got from the Royal Malaysia Navy are 38-40 years old... it is time for us to get new ships," he said.

Mohd Amdan said the vessels need to be replaced as they are inefficient and have high-maintenance costs.

For administrative purposes, the MMEA is divided into five regions namely the Northern Region, Southern Region, Eastern Region, and Sarawak and Sabah.

The Northern Region includes Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Perak. Its head office is in Penang. The Southern Region includes Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor, with a head office in Johor Baharu.

The Eastern Region covers Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan, with a head office at Kuantan. The MMEA's head office for Sarawak is in Kuching while the head office for Sabah and Labuan is at Kota Kinabalu.

MMEA also has district offices and bases at locations around the coastal waters of Malaysia.

Stamping Out Smuggling

Mohd Amdan said the MMEA is currently focusing its efforts on eradicating smuggling of contraband such as drugs and firearms.

One of the crimes MMEA deals with is the rampant smuggling of consumer goods like cooking-oil and diesel in the country's northern region. This happens because the goods are cheaper here compared to neighbouring nations.

Among the biggest challenges faced by the enforcement agency is human trafficking, which requires the MMEA to conduct regular patrols and station surveillance units.

(Bernama)

Komando Maritim Sedia Hadapi Kemungkinan

25 Mei 2011

Pasukan Tindakan Khas Maritim Malaysia ketika mengikuti kursus mendapatkan beret komando di Lumut, baru-baru ini. (photo : Utusan)

SERAMAI 10 pegawai lain-lain pangkat Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (Maritim Malaysia) telah dianugerahkan beret Pasukan Khas Laut (Paskal) dan sijil daripada KD Panglima Hitam di Pangkalan Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) Lumut, baru-baru ini.

Untuk melayakkan diri mendapat anugerah itu, mereka perlu mengharungi pahit getir selama tiga bulan dengan melalui pelbagai peringkat latihan iaitu di peringkat kem, hutan, paya, laut dan seterusnya peringkat pelolosan serta pelarian.

Menurut Ketua Pasukan Tindakan Khas Agensi Maritim Malaysia, Kapten Maritim Abim ak Sungom, sebelum dipilih anggota terlibat telah menjalani latihan pemanasan selama sebulan bermula 2 Disember 2010 hingga 5 Januari 2011.

Semasa ujian akhir pemanasan, anggota-anggota perlu melepasi piawaian berlari sejauh 6.8 kilometer di bawah 30 minit dan berenang gaya bebas sejauh 500 meter di bawah 10 minit, gaya tepi 500 meter bawah 12 minit dan gaya campuran 500 meter bawah 12 minit.

"Walaupun gembira kerana terpilih menjalani latihan ala komando, mereka tidak menyangka ada di antaranya tidak dapat melepasi latihan yang amat mencabar sebelum diserapkan ke dalam PTK Maritim Malaysia,'' ujarnya.

Pemilihan awal calon Kursus Asas Komando itu bermula di Pangkalan TUDM Kuala Lumpur. Ia telah menghimpunkan 55 anggota Maritim Malaysia yang berminat untuk bergelar PTK.

Katanya, pemilihan anggota dilakukan mengikut standard yang digunapakai di dalam pasukan elit seperti Pasukan Khas Udara (Paskau), Paskal dan komando Tentera Darat.

Ia bertujuan memastikan kecekapan anggota-anggota PTK Maritim Malaysia selari dengan piawai pasukan elit yang ada sekarang.

Dalam fasa pertama pemilihan awal, semua anggota telah menjalani dua peringkat ujian iaitu Ujian Fizikal Air (UFA) dan Ujian Fizikal Darat (UFD).

Kesemua calon yang berjaya iaitu empat pegawai dan 43 anggota lain-lain pangkat meneruskan latihan Kursus Pra-Asas Komando selama dua minggu di sekitar kawasan Teluk Batik, Lumut, Perak. Ia untuk membina daya ketahanan mental dan fizikal selain pengenalan dan pendedahan awal mengenai pengendalian senjata kecil serta ilmu perang selain memupuk semangat kerjasama dan setiakawan dalam kumpulan.

Dari situ, hanya 30 calon yang berjaya dan mereka seterusnya menjalani latihan intensif selama tiga minggu.

Latihan tersebut menitikberatkan aspek fizikal di air dan darat.

Untuk itu setiap calon mesti melepasi ujian-ujian seperti larian 6.8 kilometer dalam masa kurang 34 minit, tekan tubi tidak kurang 50 kali dalam masa 90 saat, bangkit tubi tidak kurang 50 kali dalam masa 90 saat, panjat tali 15 meter dan sebagainya.

Mereka juga perlu melepasi ujian fizikal air seperti renang gaya bebas 500 meter bawah 10 minit, renang gaya tepi 500 meter bawah 12 minit, renang gaya campuran 500 meter bawah 12 minit, menyelam ke dasar sedalam tujuh meter, menyelam jauh 35 meter, terjun tinggi 10 meter.

Selain itu dalam keadaan tangan dan kaki diikat, mereka juga perlu berenang sejauh 75 meter, mengapung selama 15 minit dan menyelam sedalam lima meter.

Dalam pemilihan akhir, hanya 25 calon layak mengikuti Kursus Asas Komando iaitu seorang pegawai dan 24 anggota lain-lain pangkat di KD Panglima Hitam, Pangkalan TLDM Lumut.

Bagaimanapun, hanya 10 calon yang berjaya menamatkan cabaran tersebut.

Kursus pertama telah diadakan di Paskau Pangkalan TUDM Jugra, Banting, Selangor pada 2009 yang mana seramai 22 orang telah lulus dengan cemerlang.

Semua anggota yang berjaya itu akan ditugaskan sebagai anggota Penyelamat dan Penggempur Khas bagi melaksanakan pelbagai misi PTK.

(Utusan)

A New Success for Oto Melara in Malaysia

16 April 2011

12,7 Hitrole Naval Turrets (photo : Oto Melara)

Oto Melara, a Finmeccanica company, on 13 April 2011 signed a contract in Kuala Lumpur for the supply of nr. 18 12,7 Hitrole Naval Turrets to be installed on board the new ships of the Malaysian Coast Guard (MMEA) within the Fast Interceptor Craft Program.

The contract, whose value amounts to 7 million Euros, foresees the delivery of 10 turrets to the Malaysian BYO shipbuilding and 8 turrets to the DMS shipbuilding.

In response to the stringent requirements of the emerging warfare, the 12,7 Hitrole Naval systems have been conceived to produce the top level of performance, including when operating in synergy with the other cooperating equipments.

The supply will be concluded within 2012.

(Oto Melara)

MMEA to Add AW139 Helicopter

10 Februari 2011

AW-139 helicopter (photo : sec-pro)

Malaysia to add AW139s for maritime SAR ops

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will step up plans this year to expand its operations with the delivery of three new helicopters. First Admiral Zammani Mohd Amin, the agency’s director of Air Wing operations, told AIN that it will continue to grow.

Before forming MMEA in 2004, the Malaysians studied maritime enforcement agencies in Australia, Canada, India, Japan and the U.S., and settled on the U.S. Coast Guard as its role model. However, Amin said he intends to incorporate aspects from the Australian Coastwatch operation.

The MMEA, effectively the Malaysian Coast Guard, came into being as the result of an amalgamation of government agencies, such as the departments of customs, fisheries and wildlife. The Air Wing received its first helicopter in 2007 and since then has been flying maritime patrol and surveillance, search and rescue, and medical evacuation missions from its base at Subang Airport near Kuala Lumpur.

The agency’s fleet consists of five aircraft: three Eurocopter SA 365N3 Dauphin helicopters and a pair of Bombardier CL-415MPs. Three AgustaWestland AW139s are due to be delivered later this year.

CL-415 amphibious aircraft (photo : JKSC)

This rapid expansion has resulted in crewing problems. Both the Royal Malaysian Army and Air Force have loaned pilots and crew, who fly the Dauphins; the CL-415s are flown by Air Force pilots with Beech King Air 200 and C-130 maritime patrol experience. Zammani said he also would like to use Navy crews, but at this time that service cannot spare personnel.

The MMEA’s operations are headquartered at the Subang air station, and it also has a base at Kota Kinabalu in the east of Malaysia, where the AW139s will be stationed. Zammani said the Air Wing’s charter is to respond to a call within 30 minutes and be on station within two hours. All the aircraft are capable of carrying and employing weapons (under strict rules of engagement) should there be a requirement.

The Dauphins are fully operational and a group of 10 pilots and crewmen recently have been qualified for both day and night search and rescue. The nominal requirement is for three complete crews.

The first CL-415 arrived in December 2008 and flew in utility configuration, without mission equipment installed, until returning to the manufacturer for this work to be carried out. It is due to return to Subang by mid-year. The second aircraft arrived last November, equipped with all its mission gear.

The CL-415s also have a firebombing role, with the first aircraft already having been used to fight underground pit fires in Selangor state in August and September. It also provided assistance during a fire aboard the Navy’s landing ship RMN Sri Inderapura in October. However, when mission equipment is installed, the aircraft will not be used for firebombing. But Zammani said removal and reinstallation of that gear will not take more than four hours.

The mission system comprises a Swedish Space Systems MSS-6000 SLAR mounted on the rear fuselage, weather radar and Flir Systems’ SeaFLIR 2 turret under the port wing. Nominal crew comprises two pilots, a mission systems operator and a crewman. The cockpit is not night-vision-goggle-compatible, but crewman can employ goggles.

The AW139s are being acquired for SAR duties from Kota Kinabalu, but will also be used on interdiction missions in the maritime area of operations.

According to Zammani, the CL-415 is regarded as an interim maritime patrol aircraft and two of them may not be enough to satisfy current requirements. He also said there is a requirement for a fixed-wing aircraft with a longer range within the next five to 10 years, and noted that the agency is currently considering the ATR 42MP, the Bombardier Dash 8 family and the Indonesian Aerospace CN 235-220MPA. He also flagged up a requirement for a larger, longer range helicopter in the intermediate future.

(AINonline)

APMM Gets Six New Patrol Boats to Combat Maritime Crisis

24 Januari 2011

MMEA receives six new patrol boats (photo : Dalac Marine Engineering)

JOHOR BARU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) is set to respond swiftly to crimes occurring in Malaysian waters with the addition of six new patrol boats worth RM3.8mil.
The 600hp rigid hull fender boats manufactured by a local maritime company Dalac Marine Engineering and Services Sdn Bhd are the fastest boats in the agency’s fleet of 138 vessels and helicopters nationwide.

Director-general Admiral Datuk Mohd Amdan Kurish said the boats would be able to respond to maritime crimes and emergencies in half the time period it currently takes.

Speedy boats: The rigid hull fenders boats performing a boat manoeuvre demonstration after the boats were handed over to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency. (photo : Dalac Marine Engineering)

“The new boats will enhance the abilities of our men to combat maritime crimes nationwide as speed is an essential element in catching criminals,” he told the media after the boat handing-over ceremony here yesterday.

Admiral Mohd Amdan said the boats are capable of reaching speeds in excess of 50 knots, equivalent to 92.6kph.

Three boats would be used to ply the waters of the southern, northern and eastern regions while the remaining vessel would be for its Special Forces Unit.

Admiral Mohd Amdan added each region had crime activities unique to its location such as the northern region had more smuggling and human trafficking activities while maritime theft activities occurred in the southern area.

“Last year, we foiled 13 attempted robberies in the southern region,” he said.

He said that the number of smuggling cases in the southern region had declined from 28 cases in 2009 to 23 last year.

Admiral Mohd Amdan urged anyone with information on maritime crime activities to contact the APMM southern region hotline at 07-2199 401.

(The Star)

Coast Guard to Buy Two Helicopters, Hire More Sea Marshals

BRP Batangas (SARV-004), the 56 meter Tenix class PCG SAR vessel (photo : Migu2009)

With a P3 billion budget for this year, the Coast Guard plans to acquire two brand new aircraft to boost its capability to respond to emergency situations on the high seas, Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said in a report released Thursday.

The choppers, preferably twin engine Eurocopters, will be fitted with emergency floats, rescue hoist, search light, load hook and specialist equipment for other operational requirements, said Tamayo, Coast Guard commandant.

Tamayo said the Coast Guard is also hiring as many as 2,500 men and women in a 10-year program to beef up its 6,000 force in securing the country’s 5,000 coastal barangays in 60 provinces.

While fulffing its regular mandate, Tamayo said the Coast Guard also helped combat the illegal drug trade. The recovery of high-grade cocaine valued at P362 million in Eastern Samar was among the Coast Guard’s significant accomplishments in its war on illegal drugs in 2010, Tamayo said.

Coast Guard operatives with the help of K9 unit and the local police recovered 72 brick packages of cocaine (1kg. each) from the coastline of Samar.

The crew of a Chinese vessel dumped the cocaine shipment after being tipped off that authorities were waiting for their ship in Hong Kong and ready to pounce on them, Tamayo said.

In its anti-smuggling drive, the Coast Guard highlighted the capture of two smuggled yachts-Pleasure Yacht VZR and Pleasure Yacht RDB. The boats were from Florida, USA valued at P20 million and owned by one Restie Bicomong of Metro Star Ferry Wharf based in Pasay City.

In two separate occasions, the Coast Guard sea marshals confiscated a shipment of firearms and explosives such as .45-cal pistol and ammunitions, and a hand grenade in South Harbor this month.

Smuggled China-made firecrackers worth P1.6 million was also seized in Zamboanga del Sur.

(Manila Standard Today)

MMEA Recieves Three New AgustaWestland Choppers

09 Desember 2010

MMEA's AW-139 helicopter (photo : rotor)

SUBANG JAYA : The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has officially received three new AgustaWestland 139 Helicopters fromAgustaWestland in a ceremony held MMEA Air Station, Subang today.

The Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin was present to witness the delivery of the helicopter to Maritime Admiral Datuk Mohd Amdan Kurish who is the Chief Director for MMEA by AgustaWestland Inc's Vice-President, Mr Giacomo Saporano.

The ceremony was also attended by Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, Datuk Ahmad Maslan, Chief Director Maritime Malaysia's Enforcment Affairs Division and several other heads and government officials from security and public agencies.

Acquiring the helicopters is considered another historical event in Maritime Malaysia's development. Since its operational launch in late 2005, Maritime Malaysia has moved a step forward in its effort to improve its operational ability especially in the core duty to enforce law in the Malaysian Maritime Zone, and Search and Rescue in the seas.

According to Amdan, in the 9th Malaysia Plan, Maritime Malaysia has been provided with air assets which are two Bombardier 415MP from Canada which was received in September 2008, three light medium helicopters AS365 N3 Dauphin from France which was received in June 2007 and the latest three medium class helicopters AW139 from Italy.

He added that those aircrafts complete the unified enforcement system which contains elements of sea vessels, aircrafts, radar detection system, and command and control. Therefore, with the new AW139 helicopter, it will enhance MMEA's ability to implement its duty to safeguard the maritime zone and sea lines of communication (SLOC).

"In par with the government's transformation plan, MMEA shall optimize its usage of assets based on financial affordability without compromizing the performance operation. To ensure that duty can be implemented effectively, we will act based on new ideas and innovation," he added.

(Malaysian Digest)

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Takes Delivery of First AW139

21 Juli 2010

Malaysian MMEA's AW-139 medium helicopter (photo : ftnews)

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has taken delivery of its first AW139 medium twin engine helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform search and rescue, coastal patrol and law enforcement duties around Malaysia’s extensive coast line. An additional two helicopters will be delivered later this year.

AgustaWestland Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of AgustaWestland, will be responsible for the provision of maintenance services to the MMEA’s AW139s. The MMEA signed a contract for three AW139s plus options for several additional aircraft in October 2008, marking the entrance of the AW139 helicopter into the Malaysian government market following earlier success for the aircraft in the Malaysian commercial market. The delivery of the MMEA’s first AW139 follows the handover of two AW139s to the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in April 2010. The MMEA adds to the growing number of customers who have placed orders or are already operating the AW139 for homeland security, maritime patrol and search and rescue type missions. Customers include agencies in Japan, South Korea, the UK, Italy, Spain, Estonia, Cyprus, UAE.

Giacomo Saponaro, Senior Vice President International Government Business Unit, AgustaWestland said “We are proud to deliver the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s first AW139 and look forward to the aircraft entering service and serving the people of Malaysia The best selling AW139 will provide a significant enhancement in the MMEA’s capabilities to cover Malaysia’s extensive coast line and we are hopeful that it will lead to a further expansion of the AW139 fleet.”

A new generation medium twin-turbine helicopter setting new standards against which all new medium twins are measured, the AW139 has been designed with inherent multi-role capability and flexibility of operation, offering unmatched performance and safety levels as well as the largest cabin in its class. With a maximum cruise speed of 165 kts (306 km/h), a maximum range of 573 nm (1061 km) and over 5 hours endurance, the AW139 helicopter offers class leading mission capability. State-of-the-art mission-dedicated technology and equipment and outstanding performance features enable the AW139 to accomplish the most demanding operations in the harshest weather and environmental conditions.

The MMEA’s AW139 are fitted with latest mission equipment including a FLIR, NVG compatible cockpit and a 4-axis Automatic Flight Control System with SAR modes. Orders for more than 460 AW139s have been placed by over 130 customers from nearly 50 countries for a wide range of applications including EMS/SAR, law enforcement, offshore transport, VIP/corporate transport, fire fighting, utility and other commercial and government roles.

AgustaWestland Malaysia Sdn Bhd continues to play a major role in the Malaysian helicopter market expanding its presence and increasing its capabilities through a continued programme of investment. Located at Kuala Lumpur’s Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, AgustaWestland Malaysia’s regional maintenance and support centre is a Malaysian DCA approved maintenance and repair organization. AgustaWestland Malaysia Sdn Bhd is providing local support and training for the growing fleet of AgustaWestland customers in the region.

(AgustaWestland)

Indonesia Segera Membentuk Coast Guard

13 Juni 2010

Kapal patroli katamaran untuk Coast Guard berkecepatan 40knot (photo : Lundin)

PP Indonesian Sea and Coat Guard Menunggu Persetujuan Presiden

(Jakarta) Proses finalisasi terhadap Rancangan Peraturan Pemerintah Indonesian Sea and Coast Guard telah selesai dilakukan. Saat ini, rancangan tersebut telah berada di tangan Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono untuk disetujui menjadi Peraturan Pemerintah untuk mendukung implementasi Undang-Undang Undang-Undang No 17 tahun 2008 tentang Pelayaran.

”Harmonisasi dengan seluruh seluruh pemangku kepentingan telah selesai dilakukan. Seluruh isinya sudah di bahas di Kementerian Hukum dan HAM dengan melibatkan seluruh stakeholders. Sekarang sudah di tangan presiden, menunggu persetujuan beliau,” jelas Sekretaris Jenderal Kementerian Perhubungan Moh. Ikhsan Tatang di Jakarta, Jumat (11/6).

PP tersebut sedianya akan dijadikan sebagai landasan bagi Pemerintah untuk membentuk organisasi baru pengawasan dan penegakkan hukum kegiatan pelayaran di perairan Indonesia. Di sisi lain, dengan adanya PP ini pula, eksistensi Kesatuan Penjagaan Laut dan Pantai (KPLP) pada dunia pelayaran secara hukum akan menjadi sah adanya.

Berdasarkan amanat UU 17/20008, Indonesian Sea and Coast Guard memiliki dua fungsi utama. Pertama, sebagai fungsi komando, yaitu menegakkan perundang-undangan di bidang kesehatan dan keamanan pelayaran yang secara tugas pokok dan fungsinya (tupoksi) merupakan kewenangan Kementerian Perhubungan, dalam hal ini Direktorat Jenderal Perhubungan Laut. Sedangkan fungsi kedua adalah menjalankan fungsi koordinasi, menjalankan koordinasi dalam penegakkan hukum dan perundang-undangan di luar fungsi pertama, dengan institusi pemerintah lain terkait.

Beberapa waktu sebelumnya, Menhub Freddy Numberi mengatakan, pembentukan organisasi Indonesia Sea and Coast Guard merupakan salah satu upaya yang dilakukan Pemerintah untuk memenuhi tuntutan dunia pelayaran internasional yang menginginkan adanya jaminan keamanan dan keselamatan pelayaran yang memadai di perairan Indonesia.

"Karena tanpa adanya jaminan itu, wilayah Indonesia dapat dikategorikan sebagai "black area" oleh pelayaran internasional. Oleh karena itu, keberadaan Sea and Coast Guard memiliki andil yang besar dalam menjaga citra Indonesia sebagai daerah yang aman untuk pelayaran," papar Menhub.

Karenanya, lanjut Menhub, tantangan berat yang akan dihadapi oleh Indonesian Sea and Coast Guard ke depan adalah mengawal tingginya frekuensi pelayaran di Indonesia yang berada di lokasi strategis dan memiliki resiko kecelakaan dan musibah laut yang juga cukup tinggi.

Sesjen menambahkan, menyusul RPP Indonesian Sea and Coast Guard, sejumlah RPP lain juga tengah dibahas oleh tim. Antara lain sebanyak 12 RPP turunan dari UU 22/2009 tentang Lalu Lintas dan Angkutan Jalan, serta beberapa RPP turunan dari UU 1/2009 tentang Penerbangan. ”Ada tiga RPP Penerbangan yang sedang intensif dibahas saat ini, yaitu kebandaraudaraan, kenavigasian, angkutan udara,” jelasnya.

Tatang berharap, seluruh RPP itu bisa rampung sesuai jadwal yang diamanatkan oleh masing-masing undang-undang yang diikutinya. ”Kita berharap secepatnya RPP itu bisa selesai, sesuai amanat undang-undang. Kalau memang ada yang sedikit telat, ya kita pacu penyelesaiannya. Ini penting, karena kalau RPP-nya belum siap, tentunya UU tidak bisa dijalankan secara optimal,” pungkasnya. (DIP)

(Dephub)

Malaysia's Maritime Enforcement Agency Wants UAVs

24 Mei 2010

Falco UAV (photo : Selex Galileo)

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) plans to buy shipborne unmanned air vehicles to complement its existing maritime patrol operations.

MMEA director general Amdan bin Kurish says the agency has spoken to the unmanned systems technology unit of Malaysian government-owned aerospace technology firm CTRM about the matter.

It has also talked to privately owned Malaysian technology and engineering firm Sapura Group. Sapura owns Australia's Cyber Technology, a developer and manufacturer of UAVs.

Selex Galileo's vice-president regional marketing Marco Galletto says the Anglo-Italian firm has also presented its Falco UAV to Malaysian authorities, including the MMEA.

Amdan says the MMEA has briefed UAV firms that it wants shipborne UAVs with a range of 100km (54nm).

"We have a limited number of offshore vessels, so we need to have these UAVs to monitor around 100km from the vessel," he says. "We want the UAVs to be launched and controlled from the ship, and a transmission of data that is clear."

When asked when the MMEA plans to place an order for such unmanned systems, Amdan says there is no timeframe yet.

"Let them come up with the solution," he adds.

Besides ships, the MMEA also operates three helicopters and two Bombardier 415 amphibious fixed-wing aircraft.

(Flight International)

Malaysia Buys MRTP Boats

10 Januari 2010

Yonca Onuk's MRTP (photo : Militaryphotos)

The Fast Intervention Boats are Manufactured by the Turkish Enterprise Yonca-Onuk

Malaysia decided to buy Kaan class MRTP (Multi Role Tactical Platform) fast intervention boats designed by the Turkish industrial-scale enterprise Yonca-Onuk.

The company developed partnership with Malaysia’s state-run company and marketing of the composite craft was agreed on following a nearly two year-long test course. The joint company BYO Marine is preparing to ink a deal with Malaysian government on the purchase of 7 boats.

The boats can speed up to 120 kilometers on sea.

The decision makes Malaysia the second country in the world to manufacture fast intervention boats, following the United Arab Emirates. Georgia and Pakistan are also underway for production of the Kaan class MRTP boats.

The craft will be on display at the International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition that will be held in Lima in 2010.

(TRT)

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