Indian Coast Guard Ship Vigraha undertakes operational visit to Indonesia from December 02-05, 2025

Key facts

• Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Vigraha is undertaking an operational visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, from December 02-05, 2025, as part of its overseas deployment to ASEAN countries.
• Personnel of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Indonesian Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) will participate in an extensive programme of activities.
• The engagements are focused on Maritime Law Enforcement, Marine Pollution Response and Maritime Search and Rescue areas.
• A Passage Exercise (PASSEX) will be organised to further enhance operational cohesion, communication procedures, and seamanship coordination between the two services.
• A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the ICG and BAKAMLA in July 2020, institutionalising a structured framework for operational engagement.
• On completion of the Jakarta leg, ICGS Vigraha will sail to Port Klang, Malaysia, continuing its operational deployment to ASEAN countries.