Nakhoda Ragam class OPV

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The Nakhoda Ragam class is a class of offshore patrol vessels of the Royal Brunei Navy and named after the lead ship of the class, in turn named after a legendary Malay seafarer. Three vessels were built by BAE Systems Naval Ships:

• KDB Nakhoda Ragam
• KDB Bendhara Sakam
• KDB Jerambak

The contract was awarded to GEC-Marconi in 1995 and the ships were launched in January 2001, June 2001 and June 2002 at the then BAE Systems Marine yard at Scotstoun. The customer refused to accept the vessels and the contract dispute became the subject of arbitration. When the dispute was settled, the vessels were handed over to Royal Brunei Technical Services in June 2007. ^[1] The Royal Brunei Navy may decide to sell the ships rather than commission them.

The ships are armed with MBDA Exocet Block II anti-ship missiles and MBDA Seawolf air defence missiles. The main gun is an Oto Melara 76mm; the ship also carries two torpedo tubes and has a landing spot for a helicopter.^[2]

[edit] References

1. ^ "Shipyard deadlock ends", September 2007 News, Ships Monthly, September 2007. Retrieved on 2007-12-26. 
2. ^ Nakhoda Ragam Class Offshore Patrol Vessel. Industry Projects. Naval Technology. Retrieved on 2007-12-26.

[edit] External links

• Clydebuilt ships Picture