Malaysian warships visit Balikpapan

Malaysian warships visit Balikpapan

BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: Three Malaysian warships have moored
at the pier of Balikpapan Navy base in East Kalimantan, as part
of a four-day visit to the province, starting on Thursday.

The three vessels were Royal Ship Jerong, Yu and Renchong.

Jerong and Yu warships are fast-attack craft, with a crew of
50. Rencong is a fuel tanker, whose crew numbers 35.

"The visit is aimed at strengthening ties between the navies
of the two countries," said chief of Balikpapan Naval Base Lt.
Col. Supriyanto on Friday.

The three vessels were observed on the same day by some 70
students at Patra Dharma elementary schools in Balikpapan. -- JP