KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is set to accelerate seabed mapping efforts through the acquisition of two Survey Motor Launches (SMLs), approved under Budget 2027.
General : Acquisition Of Two SMLs To Speed Up Seabed Mapping - Navy Chief
RMN, hydrography, SML, seabad mapping, security
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The Royal Malaysian Navy plans to acquire two SMLs to speed up seabed mapping, aiming to complete it by 2050.
- RMN will acquire two SMLs under Budget 2027 to enhance seabed mapping.
- Only one hydrographic vessel is currently available, limiting coverage.
- Malaysia aims to improve national hydrographic capabilities for security and research.
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