UK Commits to Supporting Indonesia in Preserving Maritime Resources

Jakarta (ANTARA) - British Ambassador to Indonesia, Dominic Jermey, stated that the United Kingdom is committed to supporting Indonesia in preserving its maritime resources, which are rich in biodiversity and important to conserve for future generations. In a brief interview after welcoming the Royal Navy vessel HMS Tamar in Jakarta on Wednesday, Jermey said that Indonesia and the UK share a special relationship through a Maritime Partnership Programme aimed at supporting the development of a sustainable fishing fleet in Indonesia. “This is about supporting the security of Indonesian waters through the provision of British frigates that are highly compatible with the Indonesian military, which will use frigates compatible with Royal Navy frigates,” Jermey said. According to him, the programme is also committed to supporting Indonesia in maintaining the sustainability of maritime resources rich in biodiversity, which is a heritage for the world and important to preserve. Furthermore, Jermey said that the UK’s main security priority is to work with Indonesia and other partners to ensure that international law is upheld in international waters to guarantee maritime security and safe shipping lanes. On the same occasion, Commander of HMS Tamar, Commander Thomas Lindsey, said that his crew looked forward to the opportunity to conduct joint patrol exercises with the Indonesian Navy to strengthen maritime cooperation. According to him, during this visit, a conference will be held on board to build trust, strengthen relations, and discuss doctrine and activity implementation plans. A number of Indonesian Navy officers will join to formulate and then execute the plan. Lindsey also mentioned that HMS Tamar is one of the most environmentally friendly ships in the Royal Navy and one of the most environmentally friendly warships in the world. He said that the vessel, which has been in operation for about seven years, adopts modern environmentally friendly technology, from a deck design that minimises the risk of spills into the sea to additional filtration systems on the main engines that help reduce carbon emissions during high-speed voyages. “So, that level of environmentally friendly design is built into the ship and all its parts,” Lindsey stated. The British patrol vessel HMS Tamar is visiting Jakarta from 17 to 20 June 2026. The visit underscores the UK’s long-term commitment in the Indo-Pacific region and its role as a partner in supporting regional stability, maritime security, and international cooperation.