Malaysian Navy - New Submarine Facility & Set-up
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The following news piece was published two years ago, concerning the Malaysian efforts to build up the submarine unit.
DAILY EXPRESS NEWS
Naval base ready by 2009
12 June, 2007Kota Kinabalu: The nearly RM1 billion Sepanggar Bay naval base near here is expected to be fully-operational within two years, in time for the delivery of the country's first two Scorpene submarines.
Speaking to reporters after getting a briefing on the development of the naval base in his first visit to the facility, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the implementation of the project was proceeding smoothly.
He said the base was of strategic importance to the Royal Malaysian Navy and the Malaysian armed forces as it would be home to two submarines to be delivered shortly.
"Yes, it will serve as the nerve centre for monitoring operations in the South China Sea and Sulu Sea," said Najib, who is Defence Minister.
He said between 2,000 and 2,500 personnel would be stationed at the facility by 2009, and the figure would swell to more than 6,000 if their dependents were included.
Najib said, to date, the Government had spent more than RM600 million on the project and RM300 million more was needed for its completion.
The naval base would also benefit those in the surrounding areas as they could share, for example, sports facilities with navy personnel.
"This will enable our people to forge close relations with those living in nearby areas," he said, adding that the presence of foreign vessels berthing at the base would also indirectly boost the economy of the surrounding area, especially the State capital.
Meanwhile, he said the Government has approved special incentives of between RM600 and RM3,000 monthly for Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) personnel in submarine service.
Najib announced that the Submarine Service Incentive Payment would be backdated to Jan. 1, 2005.
He said the incentive would be paid from the start of training and based on their qualifications and expertise.
The RMN officers undergoing submarine training would receive RM800 while other ranks RM600 and having completed the training, the officers would receive RM1,400 while other ranks RM1,100.
"When they reach the level of experts, their allowances will be raised to RM1,900 monthly for officers and RM1,500 for other ranks," he said, adding that the submarine commanding officer would receive RM3,000.
Since 2005, 145 RMN personnel including 49 officers are being trained at the Ecole Formation de Sous Marine, Brest in France to enable them to operate submarines safely and effectively.
Accompanying Najib were Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman, Army Chief, General Tan Sri Hj Abdul Aziz Zainal, Defence Ministry Secretary-General, Datuk Sri Ahmad Latffi Hashim, Navy Chief, Tan Sri Ramlan Mohamed Ali and Commander Naval Region Two (Sabah and Sarawak), Rear Admiral Datuk Ahmad Kamaruzaman as well as Karambunai Assemblywoman, Jainab Ahmad.
http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=50591
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Queen launches country's second submarine
9 October 2008 | Source: New Straits Times
THE country's second Scorpene submarine was named and launched by the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah yesterday morning at a ceremony witnessed by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin at the Navantia Naval shipyard.
KD ‘Tun Razak’, Malaysia second submarine, moored at the Navantia Naval shipyard in Spain after being launched by Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah yesterday.
Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusop, armed forces chief Gen Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Zainal, navy officials and shipyard workers were among those who gathered to celebrate the launching of the 67.5-metre diesel-powered submarine, KD Tun Razak.
It will be manned by a crew of 31.
The KD Tun Razak, like the country's first submarine, KD Tunku Abdul Rahman, was built by DCNS of France and Navantia of Spain.Tuanku Nur Zahirah performed the customary launch ritual of breaking a bottle on the bow of the vessel.
The crack of the bottle on the bow was greeted with applause and navy personnel saluted the occasion by singing the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) anthem, Samudera Raya.
The crew of the KD Tun Razak celebrated their arrival by sounding the submarine's foghorn and in keeping with naval tradition, other ships in the dockyard reciprocated the launch of a new naval vessel.
Tuanku Mizan and Tuanku Nur Zahirah were then invited by navy chief Datuk Abdul Aziz Jaafar to inspect the KD Tun Razak, which will enter service in March, 2010.
In his speech, Abu Seman said the Scorpene submarines would strengthen the RMN's capability in undertaking the many challenging tasks facing it.
He said it would not only protect the country's shores but also the underwater assets.
"Malaysia is essentially a maritime nation. Given its geographical setting, it is inevitable that Malaysia's national interest and security concerns are closely related and associated with the sea."
He said the country's maritime area was about twice its land mass area.
"Within this span of water lies rich maritime resources and minerals that increasingly contribute to the country's economy."
He pointed out that more than 90 per cent of the country's domestic and international trade was dependent on sea transportation.
"On the seabed lies underwater piping that transport our oil and gas ashore, as well as cables that link major international communication networks," he said.
He said the submarine was named after the country's second prime minister, Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, in recognition of his contribution to the country.
The first submarine, KD Tunku Abdul Rahman, is named after Malaysia's first prime minister.
Both submarines can undertake a wide range of missions, including naval blockades, information-gathering and landing or retrieval of commandos.
They can operate alone or in combination with air and sea forces.
The new generation diesel-powered Scorpene has been hailed as a benchmark in the world conventional submarine market.
It is capable of operating in coastal waters and the high seas. It is armed with wire-guided torpedoes and Exocet SM39 sub-launched, anti-surface-ship missiles.
Malaysia is the second customer for the vessel after Chile, while India is acquiring it under a slightly different deal since it is building it in its own dockyard under licence.
Both submarines will be based at the naval base in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
The Scorpenes can operate at depths of 350m for 40 days, making them suitable for deployment in the South China Sea and the Straits of Malacca. -
booo!!!!
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solutions, announced today that its Industrial Energy Division in Europe has
secured a new military contract in Asia. The new affiliation is a partnership
with Trans Resources Corporation (TRC) Sdn Bhd to support electrical networks at
a new naval base in Malaysia.
Exide's new contract with (TRC), the main contractors for the Royal Malaysian
Navy's naval base at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, illustrates the Company's growing
capability as a provider of support for electrical networks. TRC, principally
involved in construction activities and property development, is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of TRC Synergy Berhad (TRCS).
As a turnkey provider, Exide was awarded a contract by TRC for a project
covering supply, installation, training and maintenance of the Power
Supply/Battery Charging and Shore Supply electrical networks as well as the
battery workshop attached to a new naval base now under construction at Sapangar
Bay, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The base, designed to provide maintenance
and logistics services for the Scorpene-class submarines for the Royal Malaysian
Navy, will include two industrial areas consisting of four jetty stations (or
receiving berths) and a transfer area and hangar. Since 2005, Exide has provided
its HAGEN propulsion batteries for the Royal Malaysian Navy's Scorpene-class
submarines.
"Our expanded alliance with TRC and the Royal Malaysian Navy demonstrates
Exide's capability to supply military bases with electrical networks that meet
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The Royal Malaysian Navy has seen introduction of new vessels and air assets that will enhance its abilities to protect the vast open territorial seas and economic zones.
The following will provide an insight into the ‘Royal Malaysian Navy – Organization Structure’
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the sub base location in sepanggar seems to indicate that malaysia has a keen eye on staking and enforcing its claim over the spratlys.
interestingly enough, this probably means that the scorpenes are likely to be deployed in ocean / deep water operations rather than the crowded littoral waters of the Malacca/singapore strait.
seems pretty easy to defend too, with several inlet areas that are easily defensible with a submersible hydrophone system
image from google maps :
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The M'sian force levels are a relatively insignificant affair considering that China has quite a few Kilos. If they are serious about enforcing their claim, they need at least 6 or so submarines, along with long range maritime patrol, some ASW corvettes, frigates, and AA frigates.
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Originally posted by Fingolfin_Noldor:
The M'sian force levels are a relatively insignificant affair considering that China has quite a few Kilos. If they are serious about enforcing their claim, they need at least 6 or so submarines, along with long range maritime patrol, some ASW corvettes, frigates, and AA frigates.
While going through various articles when preparing this thread, I spotted an unrelated article that claimed that by 2020 - RMN will have a submarine force consisting of six ships, and will have a second submarine base on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. -
Besides building naval bases and purchasing naval platforms to guard the vast area of territorial sea, Malaysia has also invested in a maritime naval surveillance system.
Monitoring in Malaysia, and the 1,000 Ship Navy
Techno-Sciences Inc. in Beltsville, MD received an $11 million cost-plus-fixed-fee, fixed-price contract for technical support to the Malaysian Integrated Maritime Surveillance System (IMSS) to include upgrades to a command center and coastal surveillance stations in Malaysia. Work will be performed in Beltsville, Maryland (50%), and at sites throughout Malaysia (50%), and is expected to be completed September 2009. This contract was awarded as a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program, Phase 3 follow-on contract, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2301-c-5. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center in San Diego, CA issued the contract (N66001-07-C-0146).
Readers who have been paying attention may have noted another surveillance contract aimed at monitoring a strategic waterway: Yemen’s coastal radar set that will watch the Horn of Africa and gateway to the Suez Canal. Malaysia stands astride the Straits of Malacca, arguably the world’s business and most critical shipping lane with some piracy and terrorism issues all its own. The US Navy is preparing to unveil a new Maritime Strategy in October 2007, and these kinds of quiet “Maritime Domain Awareness” contracts fit neatly with concepts like CNO (and soon CJCS) Mike Mullen’s concept of the “1,000 ship navy” [article | quotes], where vessels and related naval assets from different countries that work together to keep order on the high seas.
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/monitoring-in-malaysia-and-the-1000-ship-navy-03900/
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Originally posted by Fingolfin_Noldor:
The M'sian force levels are a relatively insignificant affair considering that China has quite a few Kilos. If they are serious about enforcing their claim, they need at least 6 or so submarines, along with long range maritime patrol, some ASW corvettes, frigates, and AA frigates.
considering that the american destroyers have so much trouble finding a AIP powered gotland, i dont think the chinese would dismiss the scorpenes as a threat that lightly.
if i m not mistaken, PLAN lack ASW aircraft and other assets. submarines would pose the greatest threat and implicit challenge to chinese naval power projection/deployment if the situation ever arose.
having submarines to patrol and monitor developments and movements around the spratly's would go far to enforce Malaysia's claims to ownership. remember how the fact that we displayed administrative control of pedra branca was a factor in the ICJ's decision to award it to us ?
same reason here. constant naval patrols will give extra currency and lend some much needed validity to malaysia's claim of the spratly's islands instead of it being empty rhethoric.
force size and numbers yes. it wont match the PLAN in any department. but it is good enough for a show of force vis a vis the other claimants (vietnam and Phillipines)
besides, it hedges against any possible threat to mainland malaysia. additional redundancy (rather than have all your eggs/naval bases in one basket)
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Originally posted by sgstars:
considering that the american destroyers have so much trouble finding a AIP powered gotland, i dont think the chinese would dismiss the scorpenes as a threat that lightly.
if i m not mistaken, PLAN lack ASW aircraft and other assets. submarines would pose the greatest threat and implicit challenge to chinese naval power projection/deployment if the situation ever arose.
having submarines to patrol and monitor developments and movements around the spratly's would go far to enforce Malaysia's claims to ownership. remember how the fact that we displayed administrative control of pedra branca was a factor in the ICJ's decision to award it to us ?
same reason here. constant naval patrols will give extra currency and lend some much needed validity to malaysia's claim of the spratly's islands instead of it being empty rhethoric.
force size and numbers yes. it wont match the PLAN in any department. but it is good enough for a show of force vis a vis the other claimants (vietnam and Phillipines)
besides, it hedges against any possible threat to mainland malaysia. additional redundancy (rather than have all your eggs/naval bases in one basket)
The trouble comes when the PLAN resorts to saturating the area with SS-N-14s (essentially ASROCs), and then any submarine will get mauled. Sure it is a waste of ammunition, but when it comes to the crunch, you simply bombard the area systematically.
The PLAN does lack ASW aircraft to do the job. They never got around to acquire long range naval aviation like the Tu-142 or equivalent to patrol their shores. They are probably pretty bad on the ship based sonar as well, or roughly equivalent to the Russians.
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Originally posted by Fingolfin_Noldor:
The trouble comes when the PLAN resorts to saturating the area with SS-N-14s (essentially ASROCs), and then any submarine will get mauled. Sure it is a waste of ammunition, but when it comes to the crunch, you simply bombard the area systematically.
The PLAN does lack ASW aircraft to do the job. They never got around to acquire long range naval aviation like the Tu-142 or equivalent to patrol their shores. They are probably pretty bad on the ship based sonar as well, or roughly equivalent to the Russians.
ahh..
agreed, but they have recently begun expanding an airfield / landing strip there. there might be MPA/ submarine survelliance assets there. i m not too sure on this.
hmm. SSN14 silex ? i m really not too sure dont know enough of this. i never knew the soviets had an ASROC equivalent. still, ASROC needs targeting / contact information. cant possible been shooting at every square mile of the ocean. would it be safe to assume that chinese submarine doctrine follow the russians/soviets ?
i m not talking about the scorpene taking the chinese navy head on. that would be suicidal. but rather the scorpene functioning as a naval/mobile minefield, wait till the key ships, very possibly like the chinese varyag or the capital ships to pass by and strike a blow and sneak away.
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Originally posted by sgstars:
ahh..
agreed, but they have recently begun expanding an airfield / landing strip there. there might be MPA/ submarine survelliance assets there. i m not too sure on this.
hmm. SSN14 silex ? i m really not too sure dont know enough of this. i never knew the soviets had an ASROC equivalent. still, ASROC needs targeting / contact information. cant possible been shooting at every square mile of the ocean. would it be safe to assume that chinese submarine doctrine follow the russians/soviets ?
i m not talking about the scorpene taking the chinese navy head on. that would be suicidal. but rather the scorpene functioning as a naval/mobile minefield, wait till the key ships, very possibly like the chinese varyag or the capital ships to pass by and strike a blow and sneak away.
The Soviets do. The SS-N-14 is the Soviet equivalent of the ASROC. There is one variant that carries a 2 KT depth charge, and another variant that carries a torpedo with active guidance. Targeting information shouldn't be a problem really, beyond keying the right coordinates to the missile.
SSKs are in general mobile minefields since they lack the endurance to chase ships with gas turbines.
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The problem is really acquiring the target from the launching platform. Its "fine" if the SS-N-14 was used by a surface frigate or smth, but when it was adapted for submarine use, one can't help but wonder how on earth it was able to detect the target to shoot it at.
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translation from
http://www.rmes.be/D3.pdf
p 17
The successes recorded during the last years testify to the capacity of the industrialist to be essential well beyond its zone of infl traditional uence: frigates Delta for Singapore, underwater Agosta for Pakistan, Scorpène for Malaysia, India, Fremm for Morocco. In addition, of the very advanced negotiations are in hand for the sale of six Fremm in Greece, of two Gowind corvettes in Bulgaria, four Fremm in Algeria, four to six others in Arabia, and of six submarines in India.EOQ
I think its MY new sub.
where are the anti--surface missiles launchers?
SG MY order 50 km/kt+ F21 heavy guided(Blackshark) torpedoe
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http://www.navy.mil.my/
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against china... who gives a damn if malaysia has 2 scorpene or 20 scorpene...
sink one chinese warship and its the malaysian prime minister who will be pissing in his pants.
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Hahaha M'sia can always deny such a thing happened. "Why look at us? Singapore got submarine also!"
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http://www.dcnsgroup.com/cen/scorpene.html
A jewel of high technology
The Scorpène, the most recent addition to DCNS’s range of conventional ocean-going submarines, has already won over the Chilean, Malaysian and Indian navies. There is nothing surprising about this choice when you consider its key advantages. It is capable of carrying out all types of mission imaginable for a submarine; it can hunt down other submarines, deliver commandoes to their destination or launch strikes from deep under the sea. Equipped to order with the MESMA air-independent propulsion system, it can remain submerged for periods in excess of 3 weeks.
Other key advantages distinguish the Scorpène-class submarine from the competitors: its high degree of security and reliability, its efficient combat system that allows it to compile information from all types of sensors and to use all types of weapons, its ability to communicate when submerged, its smaller crew requirements, etc.
The Scorpène heralds in the dawn of a new era for “conventional” deterrence. Its superiority resides in part in its acoustic advantage resulting from the combination of extreme acoustic discretion with a high-speed submarine detection capacity thanks to its unparalleled sonar suite.
#### an endurance of 45 days,read same day posting below.
Length: 66 -76 m Surface displacement: 1550 – 1850 metric tons Submerged displacement: 1790 – 2010 metric tons Speed when submerged: > 20 knots Submerged endurance: > 3 weeks### Depth of immersion: > 350 m Length of missions: up to 70 days Crew: 31 members -
http://www.dcnsgroup.com/cen/scorpene_video.html
Scorpene
A new benchmark for performance
Virtually undetectable, the Scorpene-class submarine patrols the sea at depths of 350m, traveling at high speed for long periods of time while remaining perfectly aware of everything around it.
The modular nature of its design makes it as easy to tailor the submarine to customers’ requirements as to include the latest technological innovations to maintain its operational superiority.EOQ
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DCNS delivers Royal Malaysian Navy’s very first submarine
Today, DCNS delivered the Royal Malaysian Navy’s first-ever submarine. This on-time delivery follows Malaysia’s decision to set up a submarine force comprising two Scorpene-type conventional-propulsion boats.
The Royal Malaysian Navy took formal delivery of Scorpene submarine KD Tunku Abdul Rahman at today’s official handover in Toulon. The guests of honour included RMN Chief of Staff Admiral Dato’Sri Aziz Hj Jaafar.
KD Tunku Abdul Rahman is the first of two Scorpene submarines ordered by Malaysia in June 2002 and developed jointly by DCNS and Spanish naval shipbuilder Navantia. In addition to the submarines proper, the contract calls for associated logistics and training.
This major milestone for the RMN follows the completion, in late December 2008, of KD Tunku Abdul Rahman’s final sea trials demonstrating remarkable operational and combat system capabilities. These trials included successful firings of Black Shark heavyweight torpedoes and missiles.
KD Tunku Abdul Rahman is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia early in the second half of 2009. The second of the series, KD Tun Razak, is scheduled for delivery in late 2009. Manned by Malaysian crews of just 31, the boats offer an endurance of 45 days for a displacement of 1,550 tonnes and a length overall of 67.5 metres.
Scorpene represents the state of the art in submarine design and construction and benefits from the latest technologies developed for nuclear-powered classes operated by the French Navy, particularly as regards acoustic discretion and combat systemperformance. Excellent endurance makes the Scorpene one of the few medium-displacement designs suitable for extended ocean patrol duties. The modular design can also be readily tailored to each customer’s specific mission profiles and other requirements.
This programme confirms DCNS’s know-how as a leading prime contractor for sophisticated warship programmes. With ten units ordered to date (two for Chile, two for Malaysia and six for India), Scorpene is truly an international benchmark in SSK design.More--the above link only.end
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Yeah, the Scorpenes are indeed formidable. But thanks to local waters and the traffic in it,I think the playing field gets leveled.
Like our Challengers, the Scorpenes will hunt surfaces targets. From what I hear, its really not easy to track any diesel AIP boats here, hence sub-hunting-subs should be quite rare.
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ppl say that the best tool for submarine hunting is another submarine. what happen if a submarine catch a foe red handed in territorial waters?
the three navies better be careful.
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Originally posted by ferryman2393:
ppl say that the best tool for submarine hunting is another submarine. what happen if a submarine catch a foe red handed in territorial waters?
the three navies better be careful.
pl tell me what are economic zone,and territorial water.Is the latter refer to within Singapore Port as shown below?
Can foreign ships enter SG Port and claim innocent passage?
The Port Limit of SG is very close to coast!!We have very limited reaction time if
thew foe pretend innocent passage!!
http://www.mpa.gov.sg/infocentre/publications/noticesmari.htm
Feb 2009
1ST FEBRUARY 2009
Monthly Edition No. 2
Notices to Mariners 13 to 25
SINGAPOREAN NOTICES TO MARINERSSingaporean Notices to Mariners -
http://www.mpa.gov.sg/infocentre/publications/noticesmari.htm
Feb 2009
can RSN fire warning shots or more if any ships enter Port without prior approval
from MPA?