Makassar-class

The Makassar class is a South Korean-designed Landing Platform Dock (LPD) developed by Daesun Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. The design is based on the preceding Tanjung Dalpele class. Indonesia initiated the program with a contract in 2004, with initial construction occurring in Busan, South Korea. Subsequent units have been built under license or as variants by PT PAL in Indonesia and SIMA in Peru.

The class features a modular design adapted into several subclasses, including the Tarlac-class strategic sealift vessels and the Sudirohusodo-class hospital ships. Internal storage includes a dedicated tank deck and a truck deck. The vessels are configured to transport infantry vehicles and troops. Aviation facilities consist of two landing spots for medium-sized helicopters and hangar capacity for additional aircraft. Recent iterations for the Philippine Navy are designed to operate in conditions up to sea state 6 and maintain ship facilities at sea state 4.

The Indonesian Navy operates seven vessels, including five standard LPDs and two specialized hospital ships commissioned between 2007 and 2023. The Philippine Navy operates two Tarlac-class variants commissioned in 2016 and 2017, with two additional units under construction at PT PAL. The Peruvian Navy operates two units, BAP Pisco and BAP Paita, constructed locally by SIMA. The Myanmar Navy commissioned a single South Korean-built unit, UMS Moattama, in 2019. In 2023, the United Arab Emirates signed a contract for a multi-mission variant, with construction beginning in 2024. Brazil and Malaysia have also engaged in negotiations or signed memorandums of understanding for variants of the Makassar design.