ICGS makes port call at Bali in Indonesia as part of overseas deployment to East Asia

Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Sujay with an integral helicopter made a port call at Bali in Indonesia today as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to East Asia.

The crew of ICGS Sujay will engage in professional interactions with the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency BAKAMLA, focussing on marine pollution response, maritime search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement. The crew will perform activities like cross-deck training, joint yoga sessions, and friendly sports events.

According to the Indian Coast Guard, the visit is aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries and to showcase India’s shipbuilding capabilities under the initiatives of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

The 10 NCC cadets aboard ICGS Sujay will participate in an Environment Protection Walkathon for sensitising the community on the ill effects of marine plastic pollution. The initiative will be held in collaboration with local youth organisations, contributing to the government initiative Puneet Sagar Abhiyan and enhancing international outreach.