36th edition of CORPAT between India and Indonesia

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Last Updated31/07/2021

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Saryu, an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel is undertaking coordinated patrol (CORPAT) with Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Bung Tomo from 30 to 31 July 2021.
The 36th edition of CORPAT between India and Indonesia will also witness participation of Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both nations.
As part of Government of India’s vision of SAGAR (Security AndGrowth for All in the Region), Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with countries in the Indian Ocean Region to enhance maritime security in the region.

India and Indonesia have been carrying out Coordinated Patrols along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) twice a year since 2002.
Its aim is to keep this vital part of the Indian Ocean Region safe and secure for commercial shipping, international trade and conduct of legitimate maritime activities.

India and Indonesia have traditionally enjoyed a close and friendly relationship covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions, which have strengthened over the years.
CORPATs help build understanding and interoperability between navies and facilitate the institution of measures to prevent and suppress Illegal Unreported Unregulated (IUU) fishing, drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery, and piracy.
It seeks to bolster the maritime cooperation between the two navies and forge strong bonds of friendship across the Indo Pacific.
Maritime interactions have been growing steadily between the two navies with frequent port visits, bilateral exercises and training exchanges.

It is the first Saryu-class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, designed and constructed indigenously by the Goa Shipyard Limited.
It is one of the largest offshore patrol vessel in the navy.
The Saryu-class patrol vessels were ordered for the navy by the Ministry of Defence in December 2008, for performing coastal patrol.
it was commissioned in 2013 at Vasco da Gama.

SAGAR is India’s policy or doctrine of maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.
The policy was first announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 12, 2015.
It is a maritime initiative that gives priority to the Indian Ocean region for ensuring peace, stability and prosperity of India in the Indian Ocean region.