Indian Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) ICGS Sujay with integral helicopter made a port call at Bali, Indonesia on 18 Sep 2024, as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to East Asia.

During the three day visit, while undertaking the Operational Turn Around (OTR), the crew of ICGS Sujay will engage in professional interactions with BAKAMLA, focusing on Marine Pollution Response (MPR), Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR) and Maritime Law Enforcement. Activities include professional interactions with BAKAMLA (Indonesia Coast Guard), cross deck training, joint yoga sessions and friendly sports events. The visit aims not only to strengthen ties between the Indian Coast Guard and their Indonesian counterparts but also to showcase India's shipbuilding capabilities, supporting the concept of "Atamnirbhar Bharat." Additionally, the 10 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets aboard ICGS Sujay will participate in an Environment Protection Walkathon towards sensitizing community on ill effects of marine plastic pollution in collaboration with local youth organizations, contributing to the Gol initiative "Puneet Sagar Abhiyan" and enhancing international outreach.

ICG signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BAKAMLA on 06 Jul 2020, towards enhanced maritime cooperation and institutionalized its cooperative engagements. The overseas deployment is in line with the Indian Coast Guard's commitment towards fostering bilateral relationships under the ambit of MoU and holds significance in reinforcing bilateral relationships with key maritime agencies, crucial for ensuring safety, security, and environmental sustainability of the seas in the region. Notably, prior to this visit, ICGS Sujay had made port calls to Jakarta, Indonesia and Incheon, South Korea demonstrating a seamless continuation of diplomatic maritime engagements in the region.

ICGS Sujay's deployment to East Asia reflects India's commitment to fostering warm relations with Indo Pacific countries, promoting friendly relations through maritime cooperation, aligned with India's maritime vision encapsulated in "SAGAR - Security and Growth for All in the Region" and it's Indo Pacific Ocean Initiatives (IPOI).