JAYAPURA, Kompas – The coordination to secure Papuan waters with police is really low. The condition makes maritime resources in Indonesia’s easternmost region prone to be illegal fishing target by foreign vessels. It was delivered by Papua Maritime and Fishery Department Head, Frengky Wally, in Jayapura on Tuesday (1/6). According to the data compiled by…
SURABAYA, Kompas – Indonesian Military (TNI) believed Indonesian Navy’s power in the future can be improved by relying on domestic industry. Together with the capability of PT PAL and other strategic domestic industries, various strategic plan to improve primary defense system (alutsista) can enhance Indonesian Navy’s abilities. It was delivered by TNI Chief, General Moeldoko,…
SURABAYA, Kompas – Indonesian Navy deployed two new vessels, KRI Usman Harun-359 and KRI Frans Kaiseipo-368, in Ujung Indonesian Eastern Fleet Command berth, Surabaya, East Java, on Sunday (1/4) for AirAsia QZ8501 search and rescue mission. According to Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral Ade Supandi, these vessels will replace some vessels which have…
KUPANG, Kompas – For Four days until Sunday (1/4), the ferry vessels in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) stop operation due to bad weather. Trucks and other cars carrying various commodities queue at ferriage berth while waiting for calm weather. Ferry vessels in NTT have stopped operation since Thursday (1/1). Six of eight ferry vessels operated…