ICS-201 LogiPatra-I

IMCI’s Next-Generation Civil-Military Hybrid Logistic Vessel

Overview

The ICS-201 LogiPatra-I is a modern hybrid logistic tanker and cargo vessel developed by IMCI (Indonesia Military and Civilian Industry) to support multi-role maritime transport operations across the Indonesian archipelago. Designed for both civil and military use, LogiPatra-I combines fuel transport capability with logistical cargo storage in one robust, ocean-capable hull. This ship is the first in the LogiPatra class and carries the serial number 201, marking a major milestone in IMCI’s naval logistics fleet.

Role and Purpose

The primary mission of ICS-201 LogiPatra-I is to deliver fuel and cargo efficiently to remote islands, forward-operating military bases, and civilian ports with limited logistical infrastructure. The ship is optimized for long-range voyages and designed to dock at small-to-medium harbors such as Paotere, Ambon, and Manado, making it ideal for supporting outer-region maritime development and defense resupply.

General Characteristics

Name: ICS-201 LogiPatra-I

Type: Logistic Support Vessel (Fuel & Cargo Hybrid)

Owner/Operator: IMCI

Class: LogiPatra-Class

•Length: 120.5 meters

•Beam: Estimated based on class specs

•Maximum Speed: 25 kph (13.5 knots / 15.5 mph / 6.9 m/s)

•Turning Rate: ~0.5° per second (realistic for vessels of this size)

•Fuel Capacity: 50,000 liters

•Estimated Range: ~1,800–2,000 km depending on load and conditions

Propulsion & Performance

Powered by a diesel-driven engine configuration optimized for endurance rather than speed, LogiPatra-I cruises comfortably at 25 kilometers per hour. While this may be considered slow by naval standards, it is appropriate and fuel-efficient for a ship of this purpose and size. The ship is also designed with a moderate turning capability of 0.5° per second, ensuring stability and predictability during maneuvering.

Operational Routes and Deployment

The ICS-201 LogiPatra-I is designed to sail key inter-island logistic routes, such as:

•Sabang to Makassar

•Makassar to Ambon

•Manado to Morotai

•Kupang to Biak

These routes represent logistical lifelines for military and civilian goods, and LogiPatra-I can cover most of them on a single tank of fuel, with some routes consuming nearly the ship's entire 50,000-liter capacity — making port planning and fuel efficiency critical components of deployment.

Design Philosophy

The vessel’s design emphasizes:

Reliability – All-weather sailing capability and simplified onboard systems for low-maintenance operation

Capacity – Able to carry both liquid cargo (fuel) and dry goods (containers, boxes, relief supplies)

Accessibility – Hull and draft designed to dock at various Indonesian ports, even with shallow access

Modularity – Internal space can be reconfigured for fuel-only, cargo-only, or hybrid logistics missions

IMCI Identity and Naming

The prefix ICS stands for IMCI Civil Ship, distinguishing this line from military-exclusive vessels (which use prefixes such as IMS). The name LogiPatra comes from a combination of "Logistik" and "Nusantara/Patra" (a classical term referencing the archipelagic nature of Indonesia and petroleum logistics), reinforcing the ship’s dual role as a civil and strategic asset.

Strategic Value

In addition to commercial and civil aid missions, the ICS-201 LogiPatra-I may be used in times of national emergency to support armed forces, deliver critical fuel supplies, or evacuate cargo and humanitarian relief to disaster-stricken coastal regions. Its multipurpose nature makes it a cost-effective solution for a nation spread across thousands of islands.

Future Expansion

LogiPatra-I is the first in what is planned to be a growing class of modular support ships.