KD LEKIU Ready for RIMPAC 2024 Exercise
17 April 2024
We are pleased to update the successful downslipping and towing of KD LEKIU back to RMN Lumut Jetty, completed on April 12. As usual, our team displayed exceptional commitment, ensuring that the Emergency Defect Repair (EDR) project remained on schedule even during festive holidays. Their hard work and determination are commendable and reflect our values of dedication and teamwork.
As KD LEKIU prepares for its upcoming role in the RIMPAC 2024 exercise, we extend our best wishes to the crew and the RMN for a successful deployment.
LUNAS Naval Shipyard
From humble beginnings to a modern maritime leader, Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (LUNAS) has made significant footprint in the industry. Established in 1984 as the Royal Malaysian Navy Dockyard, LUNAS transitioned to a corporatized entity in 1991 and ultimately became a private company, PSC Naval Dockyard Sdn Bhd, in 1995. LUNAS underwent a series of strategic acquisitions that propelled its growth.
In the early 2000s, Boustead Holdings, a prominent Malaysian conglomerate owned by the Armed Forces Provident Fund, acquired the shipyard. This led to a name change to Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd in August 2005. As of January 2024, a shift in the company's governance structure necessitated a renewed direction and strategy when the company became a company under the ownership of Ocean Sunshine Berhad, a wholly-owned entity under the Ministry of Finance (MOF Inc). Consequently, the shipyard embarked on a rebranding initiative, adopting its current name, Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (LUNAS).
Today, LUNAS flourishes as a fully modernized shipyard spanning 46 hectares. Recognized for its technological capabilities, LUNAS has secured numerous contracts, solidifying its position as a one-stop center catering to the defense and maritime needs of the region.
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