Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Minister of Planning / Head of Bappenas Visit Koarmatim

Minister of Planning / Head of Bappenas Prof. Dr. Armida S. Kasal assisted Alisjahbana when reviewing the Main Equipment Weapon System.

June 10, 2011, Surabaya (Penaramatim): (Alutsista): Minister of Planning / Head of Bappenas Prof. Dr. Armida S. Alisjahbana a visit to the Eastern Fleet Command RI (Koarmatim) Ujung Surabaya, on Friday (10 / 6).

The arrival of the Minister of Planning / Head of Bappenas and his entourage at Mako Koarmatim, greeted by the TNI TNI Commander Rear Admiral Agus Suhartono, SE, Chief of Staff of the Navy (Kasal) Admiral TNI Soeparno, Pangarmatim Rear Admiral Bambang Suwarto TNI and TNI headquarters and officers in the building Mabesal Lounge Majapahit. Inside this room, the Minister of Planning / Head of Bappenas and the group listened to an exposition of the minimum essential force or Minimum Essential Forces (MEF).

After listening to the exposure, then Minister of Planning / Head of Bappenas accompanied by Commander of TNI, Kasal and Pangarmatim review KRI sickle-641 which rests at Pier Koarmatim Edge. KRI sickle-641 is a new warship, domestically produced by PT Palindo Marine Industry, Tanjunguncang, Batam and officially enter the ranks of the Navy on April 25, 2011. This battleship has a length of 44 meters and capable of driving with a speed of 30 knots, is a type of fast missile boats owned by the Navy Fleet Command that strengthen the ranks of the Western Regions RI (Koarmabar). Furthermore, the group also reviewed Alutsista of various types of military equipment and facilities that was held at Pier Koarmatim.


Then the group moves toward the east to review KRI-592 Banjarmasin a dock on the eastern side KRI sickle-641. KRI Banjarmasin - 592 warships of the Republic of Indonesia is made domestically, PT PAL Surabaya submitted to the Navy on December 22, 2010. Banjarmasin KRI-592 is the type of Landing Platform Dock (LPD) has a length of 125 meters and can accommodate five helicopters, 22 tanks, 560 troops, and 126 crew members and 20 trucks. These warships are also equipped with weaponry to support maritime security patrols.


Minister of Planning / Head of Bappenas Prof. Dr. Armida S. Alisjahbana (fourth right), accompanied by TNI TNI Commander Rear Admiral Agus Suhartono (third right), Rear Admiral TNI Pangarmatim Bambang Suwarto (two left) when reviewing the Main Equipment Weapon System (Alutsista) are owned by the Navy at Pier Koarmatim Ujung Surabaya, on Friday (10 / 6). The visit was to review the readiness of the defense equipment owned by the TNI-AL, make sure in good condition to support the integrity of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia. (Photo: AFP / M Risyal Hidayat/ss/mes/11)

After visiting Koarmatim, Minister of Planning / Head of Bappenas accompanied by Commander of TNI, Kasal and Pangarmatim and echelons conduct visits to PT. PAL Surabaya. The visit of Minister of Planning / Head of Bappenas to Koarmatim ended with a warm-hearted and had lunch together in the building of Majapahit Lounge Mako Koarmatim.