The delivery ceremony of the MPCS (Multipurpose Combat Ship/PPA) KRI PRABU SILIWANGI-321 vessel to the Indonesian Navy was held Monday at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia),
The ceremony was attended by Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of the Indonesian Navy, H.E. Prof. DR. Junimart Girsang, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to the Republic of Italy, and Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto, Chief of the Italian Navy. Their presence underscored the strong defense collaboration between the two nations.
Representing Fincantieri were CEO and Managing Director, Pierroberto Folgiero, and General Manager of the Naval Vessels Division Eugenio Santagata.
KRI PRABU SILIWANGI-321’s delivery follows that of its sister, KRI BRAWIJAYA-320, delivered last July, completing the supply of the two vessels built by Fincantieri that will form the Indonesian Navy’s largest combat units, as well as the most technologically advanced units in the Indo-Pacific. The two PPAs represent a strategic element for the stability of the Asian region and the protection of Indonesian national interests, further consolidating the partnership between Fincantieri and the Indonesian Ministry of Defense.
Technical Features: PPA-Multipurpose Combat Ship
The MPCS/PPA is a highly versatile class of ship designed to perform a wide range of missions, including frontline combat operations, maritime patrol, rescue, and civil protection activities.The vessel is also capable of operating high-speed boats such as RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) through lateral crane or a hauling ramp located at the stern.
- Overall length: 143 meters
- Speed: more than 31 knots
- Crew: 171 personnel
- Equipped with a combined diesel and gas turbine propulsion plant (CODAG) and an electric propulsion system
Fincantieri is one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, the only one active in all high -tech marine industry sectors. It is leader in the construction and transformation of cruise, naval and oil & gas and wind offshore vessels, as well as in the production of systems and component equipment, after-sales services and marine interiors solutions. Thanks to the expertise developed in the management of complex projects, the Group boasts first-class references in infrastructures, and is a reference player in digital technologies and cybersecurity, electronics and advanced systems.
With over 230 years of history and more than 7,000 ships built, Fincantieri maintains its know-how, expertise and management centres in Italy, here employing over 11,000 workers and creating around 90,000 jobs, which double worldwide thanks to a production network of 18 shipyards operating worldwide and with over 22,000 employees.
