The Indonesian Coast Guard’s ship KN. Pulau Dana - 323 on October 8 docked at PTSC Port in Vũng Tàu city, starting its four-day courtesy visit to Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu Province.— Photo Courtesy of CGV

BÀ RỊA - VŨNG TÀU — The Indonesian Coast Guard ship KN. Pulau Dana - 323 with 54 crew members on board on Tuesday (October 8) docked at PTSC Port in Vũng Tàu city, starting its four-day courtesy visit to the southern coastal province of Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu.

During the visit, the ship’s officers and crew members, captained by Lieutenant Colonel Umar Dhani, are scheduled to pay courtesy visits to leaders of the Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command under the Việt Nam Coast Guard and the Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu Province People's Committee.

Representatives of the Việt Nam Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command, Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu Province’s authorities and Indonesian Consulate General in HCM City welcome 54 crewmembers of the Indonesian Coast Guard ship KN. Pulau Dana - 323 at PTSC Port in Vũng Tàu city on October 8. — Photo Courtesy of CGV

Nguyễn Minh Khánh, Deputy Commander of the Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command, said this is the first visit by an Indonesian coast guard ship to Việt Nam, marking the cooperation agreement signed between the two countries’ coast guard forces in 2021.

“It reaffirms the cooperation between the two armies in general and their coast guard forces in particular, promoting the traditional friendship and strategic partnership between the two countries,” he said.

It offers a chance for young officers from the both sides to exchange experiences and improve their professional qualifications and practical skills in law enforcement, search and rescue at sea, and handling marine environmental incidents, he said.

The two countries are also making preparations for the celebration of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties (December 30, 2025).

Major General Ngô Bình Minh (right), Commander of the Việt Nam Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command in Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu Province on October 8 met Colonel David Hastiadi, head of Special Forces under the Indonesian Coast Guard. — Photo Courtesy of CGV

At his reception, the deputy chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyễn Công Vinh said the event has a very special meaning and contributes to strengthening the traditional friendship between Việt Nam and Indonesia, which was established in 1955 and upgraded to a strategic partnership in 2013.

“The province always pays attention to and focuses on directing relevant agencies, functional units and local people to strictly comply with law enforcement at sea, regularly exchange information and coordinate with forces to promptly respond to incidents,” he said.

During its courtesy visit to Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu Province, the officers of Indonesian Coast Guard ship KN. Pulau Dana - 323 had a meeting with the Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command.— Photo Courtesy of CGV

For his part, Colonel David Hastiadi, head of Special Forces under the Indonesian Coast Guard, said he highly appreciated the province's outstanding development achievements.

“The visit will enhance cooperation between the Indonesian and Vietnamese coast guard forces,” he said.

The Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu Province People's Committee held a reception on October 8 for the Indonesian Coast Guard ship KN. Pulau Dana - 323. — Photo Courtesy of CGV

On this occasion, the Indonesian coast guard forces and officers will take part in sport, cultural, art and food exchanges with the Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command, and visit local historical sites and scenic spots.

In addition, the Indonesian and Vietnamese coast guard forces will have joint training activities in search, rescue, and fire prevention and fighting at sea. — VNS