New Delhi: An Indian Navy ship on Tuesday started a two-day coordinated patrol with Indonesian vessels in the Indian Ocean amid fears that developed over Chinese maritime robbery to the region.
Indian Navy spokesman Vivek Commander Madhwal said coordinated patrol (Corpat) highlighted mutual trust, synergy and cooperation between two friendly navies.
The Indian Navy mobilized Missile Corvette Khanjar along with the Dornier maritime patrol plane for coordinated patrols with Indonesian ship KRI Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin, a Corvette class Patimura Kapitan.
“The 37th edition of Corpat between India and Indonesia will also witness the participation of the maritime patrol aircraft from both countries,” Navy officials said.
India and Indonesia have carried out Corpat along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) twice a year since 2002, with the aim of maintaining the Indian Ocean region safe and safe for commercial and international trade shipments.
“Corpats help build understanding and interoperability between the Navy, and facilitate the institutions of steps to prevent and suppress illegal illegal fishing (IUU), drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery and piracy,” said Madhwal Commander.
India and Indonesia traditionally enjoy close and friendly relationships that include spectrum of various activities and interactions.
Maritime interactions have grown firmly between the two navies with frequent port visits, bilateral exercises and training exchanges.