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![Bakamla Secretary Rear Admiral Samuel Kowaas (right) with Vice Commandant for Operation of Japan Coast Guard Kanosue Hiroaki at the JICT Pier, Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, on Wednesday (January 22, 2025). [ANTARA/Walda Marison/rst]](https://media.theindonesia.id/thumbs/2025/01/22/28352-japan-coast-guard/653x366-img-28352-japan-coast-guard.jpg)
TheIndonesia.co - The Indonesian Coast Guard (Bakamla) and the Japanese Coast Guard recently held a joint exercise aimed at enhancing their collaborative efforts to counter piracy in Southeast Asia.
According to Antara News Agency, the event began with a visit by the Japanese Coast Guard to Bakamla’s facilities at the JICT Pier in North Jakarta on Wednesday. During a press briefing, Bakamla Secretary Rear Admiral Samuel Kowaas emphasized that this exercise symbolizes the strong and enduring relationship between the two nations.
"This cooperation is a reflection of the excellent ties between Indonesia and Japan," Kowaas said.
The joint training, which runs through January 26, features simulated pirate attack scenarios and knowledge-sharing exchanges between personnel. As part of the exercise, Bakamla will deploy its Pulau Marore ship, while the Japanese Coast Guard will utilize the Settsu vessel.
Rear Admiral Kowaas also highlighted the long-term cooperation between the two agencies, citing previous joint training activities and educational exchanges.
The goal of this exercise is to enhance Indonesia’s maritime defense capabilities and further solidify the bilateral relations between Indonesia and Japan.
Vice Commandant for Operations of the Japan Coast Guard, Kanosue Hiroaki, expressed his appreciation for the established cooperation and its significance for both countries' maritime security.
"We aim to strengthen this partnership even further. We have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Bakamla, and we share common interests in ensuring water security," Hiroaki stated.
In addition to the joint exercise, the Japanese team brought in a specialized unit, the Mobile Cooperation Team (MCT), to provide training on handling maritime crimes. Captain Nagasaki, head of the Japan Coast Guard’s Anti-Piracy Task Force, explained that the MCT would train Bakamla personnel on criminal apprehension techniques.
"This mission marks the 13th deployment of Japan Coast Guard vessels to Indonesia, part of a broader effort that includes 50 missions to Southeast Asia since 2000," Captain Nagasaki noted. "Indonesia has made significant progress in addressing maritime crime, and we are pleased to continue supporting these efforts."
The joint exercise is part of a broader commitment by Japan to ensure the safety and security of maritime areas in Southeast Asia.
