List of equipment of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency uses cutters and small boats on the water, and fixed and rotary wing (helicopters) as well UAVs in the air. The Coast Guard employs various small arm including handgun, shotgun, rifle, and machine gun.
Ship
Class | Image | Origin | Quantity | Notes |
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Offshore patrol vessels | ||||
Tun Fatimah-class | Netherlands / Malaysia | 1+(2)[1] | 1 launched, 2 under construction. 83 meter offshore patrol vessel built locally by THHE-Destini. KM Tun Fatimah (8305) | |
KM Pekan[2] | Japan | 1[3] | 92 meter offshore patrol vessel transferred from Japan Coast Guard.[4][2][5][6] KM Pekan (9203) (formerly JCG Erimo (PL-02)) | |
KM Arau[2] | Japan | 1[3] | 87 meter offshore patrol vessel transferred from Japan Coast Guard.[4][2][5][6] KM Arau (8704) (formerly JCG Oki (PL-01)) | |
Musytari-class | South Korea / Malaysia | 2[7] | 75 meter offshore patrol vessel transferred from Royal Malaysian Navy. Built by Korea Tacoma Shipbuilding and Malaysia Shipyard and Engineering
KM Langkawi (7501) (formerly KD Musytari) KM Bangi (7502) (formerly KD Marikh) | |
Inshore patrol vessels | ||||
Bagan Datuk-class | Germany / Malaysia | 6[8] | 45 meter patrol vessel based on a design by Germany's Fassmer Shipbuilding Company. Built locally by Destini Berhad.
KM Bagan Datuk (4541)[9] KM Sri Aman (4542)[10] KM Kota Belud (4543)[11] KM Tok Bali (4544)[11] KM Kota Kinabalu (4545)[11] KM Lahad Datu (4546)[11] | |
KM Marlin | Japan | 1[7] | 40 meter patrol vessel donated by The Nippon Foundation Japan in 2006. KM Marlin also serves as a training ship. | |
Perwira-class | Australia | 2[12] | Former Bay-class patrol vessel transferred from the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS).[13]
KM Perwira (3801) (formerly ACV Arnhem Bay) KM Satria (3802) (formerly ACV Dame Roma Mitchell) | |
Gagah-class | Malaysia | 15[7] | (ex PZ-class, Royal Malaysian Police). Length: 39 meter; Width: 7 meter; Speed: 23 knots; Weight: 230 tonnes; Weapons: 1 Bofos 40 / 70mm / 1 Oerlikon 20mm / GPMG 7.62 mm; Engine: 2 MTU 20V 538 TB92; Crew: 34 men KM Gagah (3901) KM Tabah (3902) KM Cekal (3903) KM Berani (3904) KM Setia (3905) KM Amanah (3906) KM Jujur (3907) KM Ikhlas (3908) KM Budiman (3909) KM Tegas (3910) KM Mulia (3911) KM Bijak (3912) KM Adil (3913) KM Pintar (3914) KM Bistari (3915) | |
Ramunia-class | Malaysia | 7[7] | (ex Bahtera-class, Royal Malaysian Custom). Length: 32.4 meter; Width: 7.2 meter; Speed: 20 knots; Weight: 143 tonnes; Weapons: 1 Oerlikon 20mm / GPMG 7.62 mm; Engine: 2 Paxman Valenta 16 cm Diesel; Crew: 25 men KM Ramunia (3221) KM Marudu (3222) KM Danga (3223) KM Siangin (3224) KM Kimanis (3225) KM Burau (3226) KM Nipah (3227) | |
Gemia-class | Malaysia | 9[7] | (ex PX-class, Royal Malaysian Police). Length: 29 meter KM Gemia (2950) KM Rawa (2951) KM Peringgi (2952) KM Redang (2953) KM Kapas (2954) KM Libaran (2955) KM Mabul (2956) KM Tenggol (2957) KM Sebatik (2958) | |
Rhu-class | Malaysia | 2[7] | (ex SIRI 200-class, Fisheries Department). Length: 26 meter KM Rhu (2601) KM Stapa (2602) | |
Malawali-class | Malaysia | 4[7] | (ex Bintang-class, Marine Department). Length: 25 meter KM Malawali (2551) KM Serasan (2552) KM Manjung (2553) KM Tebrau (2554) | |
Nusa-class | Malaysia | 2[7] | (ex Rajawali-class, Marine Department). Length: 22.4 meter; Width: 6 meter; Speed: 25 knots; Weight: 53 tonnes; Weapon: None; Engine: 2 Twin DEUTZ 16m 816CR; Crew: 14 men KM Nusa (2201) KM Rentap (2202) | |
Renggis-class | Malaysia | 3[7] | (ex KA-class, Royal Malaysian Police). Length: 22 meter KM Renggis (2203) KM Sugut (2204) KM Balung (2205) | |
Tugau-class | Malaysia | 15[7] | (ex PA-class, Royal Malaysian Police). Length: 22 meter KM Tugau (2210) KM Mukah (2211) (Destroyed in fire in Kuantan in 2013) KM Tatau (2212) KM Nyalau (2213) KM Niah (2214) KM Kidurong (2215) KM Jepak (2216) KM Sikuati (2217) KM Tambisan (2218) KM Bagahak (2219) KM Siagut (2220) KM Mengalum (2221) KM Medang (2222) KM Memmon (2223) KM Sibuan (2224) | |
Semilang-class | Malaysia | 4[7] | (ex SIRI 100-class, Fisheries Department). Length: 21 meter KM Semilang (2161) KM Alu-Alu (2162) KM Mersuji (2163) KM Siakap (2164) | |
Fast interceptor craft / Rigid-hulled inflatable boat | ||||
Penggalang-class boat | Malaysia | 50[14] | Fast Interceptor Craft.
Speed: 70 knots 10 x Penggalang 20m BYO 2 x Penggalang 18m DMS 8 x Penggalang 17m DMS Icarus Marine 20 x Penggalang 16m (ex Custom Perantas) 10 x Penggalang (ex Police Penyengat) | |
Pengawal-class boat | Malaysia | 27[15] | (ex PC-class, Royal Malaysian Police and ex GRP-class, Marine Department). 27 in inventory, 10 active. Pengawal 8 Pengawal 11 - 30 Pengawal 32 - 39 Pengawal 41 - 49 | |
Penyelamat-class boat | Malaysia | 10[7] | Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and emergency assistance.
Penyelamat 2 Penyelamat 5 - 10 | |
Kilat-class boat | Malaysia | 53[7] | Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat. | |
Petir-class boat | Malaysia | 10[7] | Fast Interceptor Craft. | |
Pengaman-class boat | Malaysia | 1[7] | (ex AL-class, Marine Department).
Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and emergency assistance. | |
Pelindung-class boat | Malaysia | 5[7] | (ex OBM-class, Fisheries Department).
Pelindung 1 - 5 | |
Peninjau-class boat | Malaysia | 1[7] | (ex-SIRI 300-class, Fisheries Department).
Peninjau 1 | |
Benteng-class boat | Malaysia | 8[16] | Based on P38 and P9 boat design made by UES LLC. | |
Rigid hull inflatable boat | - | unknown[7] |
Aircraft
Aircraft | Image | Variant | Origin | Quantity | Notes | |
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Fixed wings | ||||||
Bombardier 415 | CL-415MP | Canada | 2[17] | Water bomber, amphibious maritime patrol & search and rescue aircraft. Used for aerial firefighting, maritime patrol & search and rescue.
M71-01 M71-02 | ||
Helicopters | ||||||
Eurocopter Dauphin | AS365 N3 | France | 3[18] | Multi-purpose helicopter. Used for search and rescue (SAR), coastal patrol and law enforcement duties.
M70-01 M70-02 M70-03 | ||
AgustaWestland AW139 | AW139 | Italy | 3[19] | Multi-purpose helicopter. Used for search and rescue (SAR), coastal patrol and law enforcement duties.
M72-01 M72-02 M72-03 | ||
Unmanned aerial vehicles | ||||||
Aerovision Fulmar | Spain | 6[20] | Installed on the Bagan Datuk-class patrol vessel.[21] |
Firearm
Model | Image | Type | Calibre | Origin | Details | |
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Pistols | ||||||
Glock 19 | Pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | Austria | Standard service pistol. | ||
Heckler & Koch VP9 | Pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | Germany | SFP9, used by STAR.[22] | ||
Shotguns | ||||||
Remington 870 | Pump-action shotgun | 12-gauge | United States | Used as a breaching shotgun. | ||
Submachine guns | ||||||
MP5 | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | Germany / Turkey | Manufactured under licence by MKEK. Used in night operations, patrolling, close quarters (especially VBSS/GOPLATS), hostage rescue, and escort. | ||
UMP | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | Germany | UMP9. Used by all branches of MMEA. | ||
CZ Scorpion Evo 3 | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | Czech Republic | Used by STAR.[23] | ||
Rifles | ||||||
HK 416 | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Germany | HK416A5, Used by STAR. | ||
M16 | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | United States | M16A1, Used by all branches of MMEA. | ||
Adcor A-556 | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | United States | Used by STAR.[23] | ||
Colt CM901 | Battle rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | United States | CM901, Used by STAR.[23] | ||
SIG 553 | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Switzerland | SG 553SB, Used by STAR. | ||
Machine guns | ||||||
MG5 | General purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Germany | Belt-fed. Used By STAR. | ||
SS-77 | General purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | South Africa | Belt-fed, Used by STAR. | ||
Sniper rifles | ||||||
R93 | Sniper rifle | .308 Winchester | Germany | Used by STAR.[23] | ||
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare | Sniper rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | United Kingdom | Precision Marksman, Used by STAR. | ||
Grenade-based weapons | ||||||
GL 5040 | Grenade launcher | 40×46mm SR | Switzerland | Single-shot underbarrel grenade launcher. Used by STAR. | ||
HE grenade | Used by STAR. | |||||
Stun grenade | Used by STAR. | |||||
Smoke grenade | Used by STAR. |
Historical equipment
Ship
32 meter ship built by United Kingdom. A total of 16 ships were transferred from Royal Malaysian Navy. All retired from MMEA's service. Some of the ships were sunk as artificial reefs.[24]
- PX Wooden Hull
A total of 9 PX Wooden Hull of Royal Malaysia Police tranferred to MMEA. All retired from MMEA's service. Some of the ships were sunk as artificial reefs.
Procurement
Modernisation program | Class | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Offshore patrol vessel | |||||
New Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Program | Tun Fatimah-class | Netherlands / Malaysia | Offshore patrol vessel | 1 completed, 2 under construction | Three OPV based on Damen 1800-class offshore patrol vessel ordered by Malaysia in 2017 to boost up patrol capabilities.[25] |
Helicopter | |||||
Utility / Patrol Helicopter Program | TBA | TBA | Utility helicopter | 4 planned | In February 2020, The Home Ministry has approved the procurement of four helicopters worth RM600 million for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).[26] |
See also
References
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- Gaku Shimada (7 September 2016). "Japan to grant patrol boats to Malaysia to counter China". Nikkei Asian Review. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- "Japan gives Malaysia two patrol boats". Japan Today. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
- "1000トン型巡視船・PL-01 おき(退役)". www.vspg.net (in Japanese). Retrieved 2017-08-26.
- "1000トン型巡視船・PL「えりも」型". www.vspg.net (in Japanese). Retrieved 2017-08-26.
- https://mmea.gov.my/eng/index.php/en/citizens-and-public/30-mmea-assets
- Ridzwan Rahmat (19 April 2016). "DSA 2016: Destini Shipbuilding reveals design of new MMEA patrol craft". IHS Jane’s 360. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- "New ships for MMEA to safeguard our waters - Nation | The Star Online". Retrieved 2017-03-16.
- "Second NGPC Operational - Malaysian Defence". 5 December 2017.
- https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2018/03/401913/km-tok-bali-perkukuh-keselamatan-pantai-timur
- Ridzwan Rahmat (12 May 2015). "Malaysia receives second Bay-class patrol boat, plans deployment off southern coast". IHS Jane’s 360. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- "Australia gifts Bay Class patrol vessel to MMEA". Bernama. The Star. 27 February 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- "APMM Plans - Malaysian Defence". www.malaysiandefence.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-05.
- "Malaysian Defence - New Boat For RMN". 20 January 2023.
- "Eight FICs for the MMEA - Malaysian Defence". 17 September 2020.
- Siva Govindasamy (17 June 2008). "Malaysia's MMEA orders Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft". Flightglobal. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- "Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Takes Delivery of its Third Eurocopter Dauphin AS365 N3". Eurocopter. defense-aerospace.com. 27 November 2007. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- Siva Govindasamy (28 April 2008). "Malaysian maritime agency signs $61 million AW139 contract". Flightglobal. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- Richard Tomkins (19 April 2016). "Malaysia procures Fulmar surveillance drones from Thales". UPI. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- David Ing; Ridzwan Rahmat (21 March 2016). "Malaysia's MMEA to equip new patrol vessels with Thales España's Fulmar UAV". IHS Jane’s 360. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- "Have HK Will Travel - Malaysian Defence". 30 September 2019.
- http://www.malaysiandefence.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/P1010154.jpg?x80338
- "CSIS - Tracking Malaysia's Force Build-up in the South China Sea". 20 October 2017.
- "THHE Destini Secures MMEA OPV Contract". Malaysian Defence. 2017-01-21. Retrieved 2018-07-15.
- "MMEA to get four new helicopters | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2020-02-29.