SK Oceanplant Launches ROK Navy’s Fourth FFX Batch-III Frigate, ROKS Jeju
SK Oceanplant launched ROKS Jeju, the fourth FFX Batch-III frigate for the Republic of Korea Navy, at its Goseong shipyard on April 29. The frigate features advanced capabilities, including an integrated sensor mast and a hybrid propulsion system.
South Korean shipbuilder SK Oceanplant launched ROKS Jeju, the fourth FFX Batch-III frigate for the Republic of Korea Navy, at its Goseong shipyard on April 29. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Navy. ROKS Jeju is a 3,600-ton-class next-generation frigate with a full-load displacement of approximately 4,300 tons, measuring 129 meters in length and 15 meters in beam. The ship features an integrated sensor mast with a domestically developed phased-array radar and infrared search and tracking system, as well as a hybrid propulsion system. SK Oceanplant is currently carrying out final outfitting and delivery preparations for ROKS Gyeongbuk, scheduled for delivery in June. The company has delivered over 30 vessels to the Republic of Korea Navy and the Korea Coast Guard since 2017.
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