AMBON (ANTARA) \u2013 The Indonesian Navy\u2019s Regional Naval Command IX\n(Kodaeral IX) introduced 84 students from SMP Negeri 26 Maluku to\nmaritime affairs and the history of naval defence during an educational\nvisit to its headquarters in Ambon on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
\u201c This visit provides students with an opportunity to learn outside\nthe classroom about the duties of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL), the\nfunction of patrol vessels, and the importance of safeguarding security\nand sovereignty in Indonesia\u2019s maritime territory,\u201d Kodaeral IX\nCommander Rear Admiral Hanarko Djodi Pamungkas said.<\/p>\n
During the visit, the students toured the Navy vessels KAL Alkura and\nKAL Panana, which are part of Kodaeral IX\u2019s Patrol Ship Unit (Satrol).\nThey were briefed on the vessels\u2019 functions, patrol activities and the\nrole of Navy units in securing the waters.<\/p>\n
The students were also introduced to the bridge, the main space for\ncontrolling a vessel\u2019s movement and navigation. There, they learned\nabout the duties of the commander and crew, the use of navigation and\nradar equipment, and the communications systems that support operations\nat sea.<\/p>\n
In addition to learning about maritime defence assets, the group\nvisited a historic bunker at Kodaeral IX headquarters.<\/p>\n
\u201c The students were given an account of battles during the Second\nWorld War, including the presence of Japanese and Allied forces in the\narea, as well as the bunker\u2019s function as a defence and shelter facility\nduring the war,\u201d Hanarko said.<\/p>\n
The visit gave students an understanding of the links between\nIndonesia\u2019s geography as an archipelagic nation, the need to secure its\nwaters and the development of defence history in Maluku.<\/p>\n
Through hands-on learning, students are expected not only to\nunderstand the technology and operations of Indonesian Navy vessels, but\nalso to deepen their maritime awareness and appreciate the historical\nsignificance of efforts to defend Indonesia\u2019s territory.<\/p>\n
Kodaeral IX said the activity forms part of its support for young\npeople\u2019s education, particularly by introducing Indonesia\u2019s maritime\npotential and the Navy\u2019s role in protecting national maritime security\nand sovereignty.<\/p>\n
Kodaeral IX Ambon is also strengthening cooperation with Maluku\nCustoms to prevent customs violations and safeguard maritime security in\nthe province.<\/p>\n
Co-operation between agencies is needed to support the monitoring of\nwaters and protect national interests from various forms of maritime\nviolation.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kodaeral-ix-ambon-introduces-students-to-maritime-defence-1792504298", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }