KALIPURO – KRI Karang Pilang 981 docked at Tanjungwangi port yesterday morning (21/8). The TNI-AL ship must carry out refueling so that it can continue its maritime patrol duties in the northern region of Java Island.
The refueling is scheduled to last for two days. Military ship with long 69.80 The meter is capable of crossing the ocean at maximum speed 38 knot.
“KRI Karang Pilang memang bertugas di wilayah utara yang juga meliputi Selat Bali yang masuk kawasan perairan Banyuwangi,” ujar Perwira Seksi Intel (Pass Intel) Lanal Banyuwangi Sea Captain Agung Kuncoro.
KRI Karang Pilang is a ship made in Germany in 2005. Previously this ship belonged to PT. ASDP later in the year 2008 donated to TNI-AL. KRI Karang Pilang has a function as a Personnel Transport Fast Ship (KCP), manned around 33 ABK personnel with Marine Major Commander (P) Siswandony.
The warship is very effective in carrying out sea combat operations because the warship building is made of aluminum. Hence the ship with cruising capability 926 Those kilometers are difficult to detect by the enemy warship's radar.
“Dominasi platform kapal dari alumunium secara teknis jika terdeteksi radar kapal perang musuh, will look faint. It can be used as a means of camouflage and trick the opponent,” ucap Kapten Agung. (radar)
