As part of the Indian Navy's Long Range Deployment in the South
Eastern Indian Ocean, INS Sumedha, is on a visit to Port Tanjung Benoa, Bali,
from 04 Aug to 06 Aug 2022. The ship is en route to Perth, Australia, to
coincide with India's Independence Day and celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit
Mahotsav. The visit to Bali is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing
military cooperation and improving interoperability with the Indonesian Navy.
During her stay at Bali, the ship's crew will engage in professional
interactions, cross-deck visits and sports fixtures with their Indonesian Navy
counterparts.
Prior to entering Bali, the ship undertook a Maritime
Partnership Exercise with KRI Sultan Hasanuddin, a Sigma class corvette of the
Indonesian Navy on 02 August 2022. The exercise which included seamanship
evolutions, tactical manoeuvres and communication procedures provided an
opportunity for sharing professional experiences and strengthening maritime
cooperation between the two navies.
INS Sumedha is an indigenously built Naval
Offshore Patrol Vessel and is deployed for multiple roles independently and in
support of fleet operations. She is part of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet
based at Visakhapatnam and functions under the operational command of the Flag
Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.