A strong maritime flotilla is on display at Langkawi with the Royal Malaysian Navy itself showcasing a large number of surface and sub-surface assets in addition to international warships participating at the show. The Italian Navy’s Multi-purpose Offshore Patrol Vessel...
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A strong maritime flotilla is on display at Langkawi with the Royal Malaysian Navy itself showcasing a large number of surface and sub-surface assets in addition to international warships participating at the show. The Italian Navy’s Multi-purpose Offshore Patrol Vessel (PPA) Francesco Morosini is also berthed in Langkawi for the exhibition. The brand new warship was delivered to the Italian Navy in October 2022, at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia). The PPA Vessel was named after Francesco Morosini, the 108th Doge of Venice and General Sea Captain of the Venetian Fleet (1688 – 1694). The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) is also displaying its patrol vessels – KM Pekan,- KM Bagan Datuk, KM Arau, KM Perwira, and KM Marlin, while the Marine Department Malaysia (JLM) has brought the MV Polaris and MV Discovery to Langkawi. The Royal Malaysia Police is showcasing its PT2 ship. The Royal Malaysian Navy has on display 18 vessels including the KD Mahawangsa, KD Lekiu, KD Tunku Abdul Rahman, KD Perak, KD Gagah Samudera, KD Keris, KD Mahamiru, KD Todak, KD Teguh Samudera, KD Selangor, KD Sri Indera Sakti,- -KD Laksamana Hang Nadim, KD Terengganu, KD Lekir, KD Rencong, KD Serang, and KD Perkasa as well as the MV Mega Bakti. In addition to these vessels, the Royal Brunei Navy is participating at LIMA with the KDB Darulehsan, while the Peoples Liberation Army Navy is marking the maiden participation of the CNS Zhanjiang. The Indian and Indonesian Navy’s are participating with INS Karavatti and KRI Golok, KRI Halasan, KRI Kerambit respectively. The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) is present with the JS Kumano, while the Pakistan Navy has brought the PNS Shah Jahan. The Republic of Singapore Navy is showcasing the RSS Steadfast, while the Republic of Korea Navy has brought the ROKS No Jeok Bong. The U.S. Navy is present with the USS Mobile Vietnam - VPNS 20, while the Royal Thai Navy has brought the HTMS Prachuap Khiri Khan.
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