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| Ship identification = FIB-19
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'''KDB ''Syafaat'' (FIB-19)''' is the third ship of the [[Itjihad-class patrol boat|Ijtihad-class]] [[Patrol boat|patrol boats]]. The vessel is in active service in the [[Royal Brunei Navy]] (RBN).
'''KDB ''Syafaat'' (FPB-19)''' is the third ship of the [[Itjihad-class patrol boat|Ijtihad-class]] [[Patrol boat|patrol boats]]. The vessel is in active service in the [[Royal Brunei Navy]] (RBN).


== Development ==
== Development ==

Revision as of 09:46, 25 July 2020


File:KDB Syafaat (FIB-19) Germany.jpg
KDB Syafaat underway in Germany, 2010.
History
Brunei
NameKDB Syafaat
BuilderLürssen Werft
Launched2009
Acquired27 August 2010
Commissioned28 August 2010
HomeportMuara, Brunei
IdentificationFPB-19
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeItjihad-class patrol boat
TypeFPB 41 fast patrol boat
Displacement262 tons
Length41 m (134 ft 6 in)
Beam7.7 m (25 ft 3 in)
Draught1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)
Installed power6,670 kW (8,940 hp)
Propulsion
Speed30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) maximum
Complement16 (+5 embarked)
Sensors and
processing systems		1 x navigation radar 1 x MEOS ESM
Armament1 × 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.[3]

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.[4]

KDB Syafaat is commanded by Commander Mohammad Zouhdy bin Haji Abdul Razak.[5]

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.[6]

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.[7]

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.[8]

An exercise was held on 21 to 28 January 2016 by Royal Brunei Navy which consists of KDB Syafaat and KDB Darulehsan.[9]

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.[10]

  • KDB Syafaat Gallery
  • KDB Syafaat on her first sea trial in Germany.
    KDB Syafaat on her first sea trial in Germany.

References

  1. ^ "Remembering Brunei's Naval Ships". www.asiaone.com. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
  2. ^ "FPB 41". Lürssen Defence | Lürssen Shipyard - german quality-shipbuilding. 2016-06-08. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
  3. ^ Nurw (23 Agustus 2010). "DEFENSE STUDIES: Ijtihad Class : Kapal Patroli Terbaru TLDB". DEFENSE STUDIES. Retrieved 2020-07-25. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Two More German-Built Ijtihad Class Patrol Boats Commissioned". Ministry of Defence Brunei Darussalam. 28 August 2010. Retrieved Active. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Commanding Officer Base". Royal Brunei Navy. Retrieved 25 July 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ "Singapore and Bruneian Navies Conduct Bilateral Exercise". Mynewsdesk. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  7. ^ "Brunei, Indonesia Navies Finish Exercise HELANG LAUT". Naval Today. 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  8. ^ Nurw (2015-04-24). "DEFENSE STUDIES: RBN and RAN 16th Serial of Exercise PENGUIN 2015 Activated". DEFENSE STUDIES. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  9. ^ "Latihan menembak di laut menggunakan peluru hidup". Pelita Brunei. 20 Juanuary 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2020. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "CARAT Brunei 2019". DVIDS. Retrieved 2020-07-09.
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