Malaysia’s largest MMEA vessel launched in Türkiye, set to sail home in January
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Construction of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s (MMEA) Multi-Purpose Missi...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The construction of Malaysia’s Multi-Purpose Mission Ship 1 (MPMS 1), the largest vessel in the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s fleet, is progressing smoothly and ahead of schedule. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail witnessed the launch of the strategic asset at Desan Shipyard in Istanbul, Türkiye, where it is set to sail home in late January next year.
MPMS 1 will bolster MMEA personnel’s capabilities in various maritime operations, including enforcement, surveillance, surveillance of the country’s waters, and search and rescue (SAR) operations. The launch ceremony, attended by approximately 200 guests, featured a symbolic bottle-breaking ceremony using seawater from Malaysia, symbolising the close cooperation between the two countries.
Saifuddin Nasution also held a bilateral meeting with Türkiye’s Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci to discuss opportunities for technology-sharing in the security and maritime industries.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Malaysia’s largest MMEA vessel launched in Türkiye, set to sail home in January malaymail.com
- First MMEA offshore patrol vessel to sail home in January freemalaysiatoday.com
