India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol Starts Along International Maritime Boundary

BW Online Bureau Dec 12, 2022

The 39th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (Ind-Indo Corpat) between the navies of both countries is being conducted from 8 to 19 December.

According to the ministry statement, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk, an indigenously built Missile Corvette participated in the pre-deployment briefing at Belawan, Indonesia. The Corpat will be executed along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) from 15 to 16 December and will conclude with a debrief at Port Blair.

Along with INS Karmuk, L-58 (indigenously built Landing Craft Utility vessel) and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft will be participating in the Corpat. KRI Cut Nyak Dien, a Kapitan Pattimura Class Corvette, would represent the Indonesian side.

As part of the Government of India’s vision SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region), the Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to enhance maritime security in the region.

India and Indonesia have been carrying out Corpat twice a year since 2002, with an aim of keeping this vital part of the IOR safe and secure for commercial shipping, international trade and conduct of legitimate maritime activities.

Corpat helps build understanding and interoperability between navies and facilitates the institution of measures to prevent and suppress Illegal Unreported Unregulated (IUU) fishing, drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery and piracy, according to the statement.

It further helps enhance the operational synergy by exchange of information for the prevention of smuggling and illegal immigration and for the conduct of Search and Rescue (SAR) operations at sea, the statement added.

India and Indonesia have traditionally enjoyed a close and friendly relationship covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions. The 39th edition of Ind-Indo Corpat seeks to bolster maritime cooperation between the two navies and forge strong bonds of friendship between India and Indonesia.