Damuan-class landing crafts
The Damuan-class is a ship class of 2 utility landing crafts. All 2 were laid down by Cheverton Workboats in Cowes, England for the Royal Brunei Navy. Lead ship is KDB Damuan. Currently all 2 ships are in active service in support of Royal Brunei Land Forces. Damuan was commisioned in 1976 while Puni was commissioned in 1977 in Muara Naval Base, Brunei.
.jpg) KDB Damuan underway in Brunei waters. | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders: | Cheverton Workboats, Cowes, England |
| Operators: |
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| Succeeded by: | Serasa-class landing crafts |
| Built: | 1976 |
| In commission: | 1976-present |
| Completed: | 2 |
| Active: | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Landing Craft Utility |
| Displacement: | 50+ tons |
| Capacity: | 30 tons cargo |
| Complement: | 5 |
| Electronic warfare & decoys: | Decca radar |
| Armament: | Unarmed |
On 11 September 2007, a total of 50 groups consisting of the youths of Kg Menangah Mosque and Bukit Sulang Tutong District made a study visit to the Royal Brunei Navy Base. The purpose of the group to make the visit to know about the duties and responsibilities and role of Navy and then given the opportunity to board and do their prayers on KDB Puni deck.[1]
Ship in class
| Pennant number | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | KDB Damuan | Cheverton Workboats, Cowes, England | 1976 | 1976 | Commissioned |
| 32 | KDB Puni | Cheverton Workboats, Cowes, England | 1977 | 1977 | Commissioned |
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References
- Samudera, Warta (2008-08-19). "Warta Samudera 001: LAWATAN SAMBIL BELAJAR BAGI BELIA BELIA MASJID KG MENANGAH DAN BUKIT SULANG DAERAH TUTONG". Warta Samudera 001. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
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