The arrival of the vessel was welcomed by Deputy Minister of Defense Donny Ermawan Taufanto, TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto, Navy Chief of Staff Muhammad Ali, and all Navy officials.
"This ship is our first submarine rescue vessel," Ali confirmed in a press conference.
Ali explained that the KRI Canopus-936 is the result of a collaboration between German shipbuilding company Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R) and PT Palindo Marine, with 60 percent domestic components.
According to him, the vessel is equipped with various technologies, including a Hydrographic Survey Launcher (HSL), Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), Autonomous Surface Vehicle (AUV), and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
"The equipment will be used to conduct hydrographic, oceanographic, and geophysical surveys, as well as detailed mapping of the seabed," he continued.
Besides monitoring underwater areas, he outlined that the ship is also capable of military operations such as mapping submarine routes, detecting sea mines, providing security patrols, and providing maritime intelligence support.
Ali explained that KRI Canopus-936 is also equipped to carry out underwater search and rescue (SAR) operations, including detecting distress signals and locating objects on the seabed.
This technology allows the Navy to search for submarines that have experienced accidents or sunken ships at sea.
The ship is not only equipped with various advanced technologies, but also supported by personnel trained to operate all systems aboard KRI Canopus-936.
KRI Canopus-936 will be manned by 93 personnel who have received seven months of hydrographic training.
"They underwent training in Germany, and previously they also received training and education in France and Indonesia. We already have a hydrographic school," Ali remarked.
Ali expressed hope that the presence of KRI Canopus-936 would enable the Indonesian Navy to conduct underwater monitoring and maritime rescue missions more effectively.
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Translator: Walda Marison, Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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