Indonesia–Australia Strengthen Maritime Surveillance Synergy

ORCANEWS.ID - The Directorate General of Marine and Fisheries Resources Surveillance (PSDKP) welcomed the visit of the Commander of Australia’s Maritime Border Command (MBC), Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, in Jakarta on Friday, August 22, 2025.

The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to strengthen cooperation in maritime border surveillance, particularly concerning cross-border fishing activities by traditional fishers.

In his remarks, Director General of PSDKP Dr. Pung Nugroho Saksono expressed his appreciation to the Australian Border Force (ABF) and MBC for the well-established collaboration.

“We will be conducting the coordinated patrol ‘Jawline Arafuru this 2025,'. Indonesia will deploy the surveillance vessel Orca 06 along with a patrol aircraft to support the operation,” said Ipunk, the familiar nickname of the PSDKP Director General.

In addition to sea operations, Indonesia is also committed to actively participating in the Combined Coordinated Group (CCG) meeting in Darwin at the end of September 2025.

According to Ipunk, this meeting is considered crucial for strengthening regional coordination in safeguarding maritime security and curbing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Furthermore, Ipunk emphasized that this collaboration symbolizes the friendship and trust that continue to grow between the two neighboring countries. With more intensive coordination, border patrols are expected to be more effective in ensuring regional stability while protecting highly valuable marine resources.

This synergy also opens opportunities for the exchange of knowledge, technology, and experience in maritime security management. Both Indonesia and Australia affirmed that this cooperation is not only for their respective national interests but also to uphold order and safety in regional maritime areas.

“The cooperation between Indonesia and Australia has been solid. With good communication, I am optimistic that this partnership will continue to be strengthened for the sake of regional maritime security,” Ipunk concluded.