Bakamla Holds Joint Exercises Between Singapore And The US

The Indonesian Bakamla ship conducts joint exercises in the waters of Riau Islands BETWEEN/HO-Humas Bakamla RI.

The Marine Security Agency (Bakamla) ship KN Belut Laut-406 held a joint exercise with the "Republic of Singapore Navy" ship and "United States Coast Guard" in the North Waters of Tanjung Berakit, Riau Islands.

Head of the West Bakamla Zone, Laksma Bakamla Syufenri, said that this joint exercise was held to improve the capabilities of Indonesian Bakamla personnel in manning ships.

"This joint exercise or commonly called 'passingexercise' is a means of improving the capabilities of Bakamla RI personnel with relevant agencies in manning ships to support marine security tasks, especially in Indonesian waters and in Indonesian jurisdictions," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, May 23.

He explained that the joint exercise includes Commcheck training (radio check), "photoexercise", as well as "flaghoist" or flag signal flying exercises.

"The purpose is as a means to deepen knowledge of communication with flags and'semaphore' for the crew," he said.

In carrying out the joint exercise, he mentioned that the training activities went smoothly, as well as material conditions and personnel were in good health and safety.

Latihan bersama Bakamla RI dengan Republican of Singapore NavydanUS Coast Guardini berjalan sukses dan tidak ada kendala, ucapnya.