Darmen completes trials on Indonesian frigate

摘要

Damen Shipyards Group and its partner PT PAL recently completed installation and testing of the combat systems on the second of the Indonesian Ministry of Defences SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided missile frigates, KRI Gusti Ngurah Rai (332). The PKR frigates are constructed via a modular process at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) in the Netherlands and the PT PAL shipyard in Indonesia. In this way, Damen is able to build high quality vessels anywhere in the world. This method also enables Damen to fulfil its commitment to the Indonesian Ministry of Defence to deliver an extensive knowledge and transfer of technology programme. A significant part of this transfer programme is the installation of combat systems along with provision of training to the crew in their usage and maintenance. The final phase of testing prior to handover was completed on 21 February 2020 with sea trials and sea acceptance tests.