KRI Multatuli


KRI Multatuli is a command ship operated by the Indonesian Navy.

Design and construction

The ship was designed and constructed by Japanese shipbuilder Ishikawajima-Harima. She was laid down at the company's Tokyo shipyard on 13 June 1961. She was commissioned into the Indonesian Navy in August 1961. Originally designed as a submarine support ship, Mulatatuli was converted into a fleet command ship for Eastern Command during the late 1960s.
Multatuli displaces 3,220 tons, is long between perpendiculars and in length overall, has a beam of, and a draught of. Propelled by a single Burmeister and Wain diesel engine providing, the vessel can reach a top speed of, and has a range of at. She is armed with six anti-aircraft guns in two single and two twin mounts, and four anti-aircraft guns in two twin mounts. A gun was originally fitted aft, but this was replaced by a helicopter platform. A hangar was added in 1998. The ship's company is made up of 134 personnel. The vessel is capable of providing replenishment at sea.

Operational history

Multatuli is operational as of 2007.