ASIATODAY.ID, BATAM – The Indonesian Coast Guard (Bakamla) through the KN Tanjung Datu 301 element expelled the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) which was detected entering and disrupting the Arwana 3D seismic survey and data processing activities in the North Natuna Sea, Monday, October 21, 2024.
The Commander of KN Tanjung Datu 301, Colonel Bakamla Rudi Endratmoko, explained that initially KN Tanjung Datu 301 received information from the Bakamla Command and Control Center (Puskodal) that there was interference with the MV Geo Coral survey activities by the Chinese coast guard in the PT Prtamina East Natuna work area.
According to Rudi, during the survey, MV Geo Corl was accompanied by three Chase Vessels, namely UB Anugerah Bersama 17, AHT PSB Roller, and TB Teluk Bajau Victory.
“Based on this information, KN Tanjung Datu-301 moved towards the incident and detected the CCG 5402 ship at 05.30 WIB,” said Rudi.
The ship, said Rudi, was detected at a bearing of 125 degrees with a distance of 7.3 nautical miles (nm), entering the Indonesian continental shelf in the North Natuna Sea.
Before the expulsion was carried out, KN Tanjung Datu-301 communicated via radio with the Chinese ship. However, the CCG 5402 ship insisted that the area was part of its country’s jurisdiction.
Until 05.38 WIB, KN Tanjung Datu-301 received assistance from the Indonesian Navy Patrol Ship KRI Sutedi Senapura 378 and the Bakamla maritime air patrol aircraft.
“Together, the two Indonesian sea patrol ships carried out shadowing and succeeded in expelling the CCG 5402 ship out of Indonesia’s jurisdiction in the North Natuna Sea,” he said.
Rudi emphasized that Bakamla continues to conduct intensive patrols and monitoring in the North Natuna Waters to ensure that seismic survey activities run without disruption in maintaining Indonesia’s sovereignty and sovereign rights.
“This operation also reflects Bakamla’s commitment to maintaining maritime order and security in Indonesia’s strategic waters,” said Rudi. (AT Network)
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