Leuser (IDN Soputan mod)
Ocean Tugconfirmed
The Leuser (KRI Leuser 924) is an ocean-going tug and auxiliary support vessel operated by the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL). Based on a modified design of the preceding Soputan-class, the vessel is primarily utilized for towing, search and rescue (SAR), salvage, and maritime patrol operations. It is equipped with specialized towing winches, firefighting monitors, and basic self-defense weaponry.
Specifications
| Type | Ocean Tug |
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Manufacturer | PT Dok & Perkapalan Kodja Bahari |
| Introduced | 2002 |
| Status | In service |
| Displacement | 2300 |
| Length | 71.5 |
| Crew | 50 |
| Speed | 15 |
| Range | 6000 |
History
KRI Leuser was constructed by the Indonesian shipyard PT Dok & Perkapalan Kodja Bahari in Jakarta to bolster the navy's auxiliary support capabilities. Commissioned into active service in 2002, the vessel represents a localized modification of the German-designed Soputan-class ocean tugs. Throughout its operational history, Leuser has been frequently deployed for disaster relief, maritime salvage, and fleet support missions across the Indonesian archipelago, and it remains active in service today.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1 | confirmed |
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