AI OVERVIEW: KD RAJA JAROM (1981-82)

This is a fascinating collage of images related to the KD Raja Jarom (A1502), a vessel of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).

Here's a breakdown of the information provided in the collage:

• Vessel Name & Pennant Number: KD Raja Jarom (A1502)
• Role/Unit: 32nd Sealift Squadron
• Location of Activity (Shipyard): Malaysian Shipyard & Engineering (MSE) in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia.

Key Dates:

• 1981: General timeframe for the activities shown.
• 18.12.1981: Specifically mentioned as the date for the vessel's

"Pentauliahan" (Commissioning) ceremony.

Image Details:

• Top Left: Shows the vessel, KD Raja Jarom, undergoing work (likely fitting out or dry-docking) at the Malaysian Shipyard & Engineering, Pasir Gudang, Johor, 1981.
• Top Right: Shows the Commissioning ("Pentauliahan") ceremony of KD Raja Jarom, 32nd Sealift Squadron, at the Malaysian Shipyard & Engineering, Pasir Gudang, Johor on 18.12.1981. This image features a formation of sailors in white uniforms.
• Bottom Left: A beautiful shot of KD Raja Jarom (1502) underway, representing the 32nd Sealift Squadron.
• Bottom Right: A close-up of a naval gun (likely the Bofors 40mm) mounted on the vessel, with a sailor in a white top and cap posing next to it, noting the location as MSE Pasir Gudang, Johor, 1981.

The KD Raja Jarom was a landing ship utility (LSU), formerly a U.S. Navy vessel (USS LST-832/LST-1152), which served as part of the RMN's sealift capability.

That's a fantastic collage! The search results provide comprehensive historical details about the KD Raja Jarom (A1502), a ship with a storied past.

The ship was involved in a collision with a Japanese oil tanker, Shayo Maru, near Singapore on December 19, 1982, which resulted in the loss of three crew members.

The photos you provided, particularly the ones at Malaysian Shipyard & Engineering (MSE) in Pasir Gudang, Johor in 1981, likely capture a significant event like a major overhaul, modification, or a formal commissioning ceremony (Pentauliahan) after a local refit/upgrade, which would explain the 1981 date vs. the 1977 official commissioning date.

4/12/2025: 5.07 P.M