말레이시아 해군의 고속정이 미상의 해저 물체와 충돌 후 침몰

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지난 8월 25일 일요일 오후 12:00시경 말레이시아 해군의 고속정 KD 펜데카르가 탄중 펜유솝에서 남동쪽으로 2해리 가랑 떨어진 조호르 해안에서 해저 물체와의 충돌 후 오후 03:54분에 침몰했다고 합니다. 침수는 기관실에서 먼저 시작됐으며, 승조원 39명은 모두 구조됐습니다. 

KD 펜데카르는 4척의 한달란급 고속정 중 한 척으로 1979년에 취역했습니다. 한달란급 고속정은 스웨덴의 칼스크로나 조선소에서 건조된 노르쾨핑급 고속정의 변형으로, 보포스 57mm 주포와 40mm 기관포를 장착했습니다. 원래는 엑조세 엑조세를 운영했었지만 제거했을 수도 있다고 하네요. 

KD 펜데카르와 KD 젬피타는 2023년 초 새로운 전투관리시스템을 장착해 57mm 주포를 원격발사할 수 있다고 하고, KD 페르카사는 선체와 추진시스템을 완전히 교체하는 수명연장 개량을 받고 2023년 5월 해군에 인도됐다고 합니다. 

Malaysian Fast Attack Craft KD Pendekar Sinks After Collision With Undersea Object - Naval News

The KD Pendekar fast attack craft in a file photo released by the Royal Malaysian Navy

Malaysian Fast Attack Craft KD Pendekar Sinks After Collision With Undersea Object

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) says that all 39 crew members aboard the KD Pendekar were successfully rescued following the fast attack craft’s sinking on Sunday.

Albert Lee  26 Aug 2024

According to the RMN, KD Pendekar sank at 3.54 PM off the coast of Johor, two nautical miles southeast of Tanjung Penyusop, after a suspected collision with an undersea object around 12:00 PM started a leak that was first noticed in the fast attack craft’s engine room. Damage control efforts to stop the resulting flooding failed, after which the order to abandon ship was given. None of the crew members were injured in the incident.

The RMN credited nearby ships, the Royal Malaysian Police, and the Malaysian Coast Guard for their role in successfully rescuing the crew, who have since been transferred ashore to KD Sultan Ismail in Pengerang, Johor. Following the sinking of the fast attack craft, Navy assets have been deployed to the site of the sinking to monitor the site.

In an earlier statement made before the KD Pendekar sank, the RMN said it would be creating a special investigative board to investigate the incident, with its priority on salvage of the fast attack craft. No comments have been made on how the sinking will affect plans to salvage KD Pendekar.

KD Pendekar, terkandas.
Awaiting detailed incident/accident investigation report. pic.twitter.com/cDibWRoZBT

— Kaithi At Sea (@Kay4Kumar) August 25, 2024

The KD Pendekar and rescue efforts prior to its sinking

On Monday, Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin downplayed whether the age of the 45 year-old fast attack craft could have been a contributing factor, telling reporters “we do not deny that some of our ships are too old, but that may not be the cause. The cause, as was earlier said, is the leak is believed to be from the vessel hitting an underwater object and we are investigating”.

The defence minister added that there were 10 to 15 other RMN ships that are over 40 years old, and that they would be inspected to ensure they are in good condition following the KD Pendekar’s sinking.

KD Pendekar, 1979-2024

The KD Pendekar was one of four Handalan-class fast attack craft in service with the Royal Malaysian Navy, and was commissioned in 1979. All four of the Handalan-class were built by Sweden’s Kalskrona shipyard (still operating today under Saab Kockums), and are a modified variant of the Norrköping-class fast attack craft design, powered by diesel engines and equipped with Exocet anti-ship missiles in addition to its main armament of a single 57mm Bofors gun.

According to Malaysian Defence, the KD Pendekar and its sister ship KD Gempita had been seen equipped with a new combat management system in early 2023, allowing the 57mm Bofors to be remotely fired. 

Another Handalan-class, the KD Perkasa, was the first Royal Malaysian Navy ship to complete the Obsolescence Programme, being delivered in May 2023 after receiving a total replacement of its hull and propulsion system.

Malaysian Navy KD Pendekar Completely Sinks in Johor Waters - MY Military Times

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Malaysian Navy KD Pendekar Completely Sinks in Johor Waters

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 26th August 2024

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On August 25, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded in the waters off Johor. The Malaysian Navy vessel, KD Pendekar, faced a critical situation when a leak developed in its engine room.

The leak quickly escalated into a severe flooding, putting the ship and its crew in immediate danger.

Fortunately, a swift and coordinated rescue operation was launched. All 39 crew members were successfully evacuated from the sinking vessel, unharmed. While the incident was a significant loss for the Malaysian navy, the safety of the crew members was the paramount concern.

Now, the focus has turned to salvage operations. Teams of experts are working tirelessly to recover the sunken vessel and investigate the cause of the leak. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks and challenges faced by those who serve at sea.

탄중 펜유솝에서 남동쪽으로 2해리 떨어진 예상 사고 위치

Handalan-class missile boat - Wikipedia

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40살 넘은 배네요. @.@

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원판인 노르쾨핑급은 근대화개량받은 배도 2005년에 다 퇴역했네요 ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norrk%C3%B6ping-class_missile_boat )

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https://www.malaysiandefence.com/rmn-diver-dies-at-pendekar-wreck

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