Indonesian Navy

Humanitarian aid for NTT earthquake victims

22 clusters · 60 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Triputra and Persada Groups provide Rp8 billion for NTT earthquake relief

Humanitarian aid and recovery efforts for the victims of the magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Flores Island continue to expand. As of early September, the death toll has risen to 135 people, comprising 48 direct victims and 8

Italy-Indonesia aircraft carrier transfer

3 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia receives first aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi

The Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi arrived at Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta on Friday, September 18, 2026. The vessel, which is 41 years old, was gifted by the Italian government to strengthen defense

Indonesia ends search for eight missing near Anak Krakatau

17 clusters · 520 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia ends search for eight missing near Anak Krakatau

Indonesian authorities have officially terminated the search and rescue operation for eight people missing in the Sunda Strait. The group, consisting of five journalists and three crew members aboard the speedboat KM Aru

MV Barima shipwreck salvage and legal proceedings

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: KM Virgo Transport 8 shipwreck search continues in Java Sea

Following the sinking of the MV Barima in July 2026, which resulted in at least 72 people remaining missing out of an estimated 179 on board, the salvage process has entered a bidding phase. The National Procurement an

Indonesian fisheries production and export trends

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesia fisheries exports reach $3 billion in first half of 2026

Indonesia is experiencing growth in its fisheries sector, marked by significant export values and increased production. During the first half of 2026, fisheries exports reached $3 billion, totaling 566,250 tons. These pr

Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsizing in Java Sea

2 clusters · 398 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Virgo Transport 8 ferry sinking leaves 129 missing in Java Sea

The Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized in the Java Sea during the early hours of Sunday, September 13, while traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. The vessel was carrying 243 people, including 213 passengers and 30 crew

Indonesia acquisition of Italian aircraft carrier

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesia to repurpose Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi

Indonesia is in the process of acquiring the Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi to bolster its disaster mitigation and national defense capabilities. The vessel, which may be renamed KRI Sriwijaya or KRI Gajah M

Indonesia 81st Independence Day regional observances

9 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Indonesian Navy celebrates 81st anniversary with nationwide ceremonies

Regional and diaspora observances of Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day have continued to expand, incorporating community engagement and national service themes. Internationally, the Indonesian diaspora in Auckland, New Z

Maritime drug smuggling in Southeast Asia

6 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Bintan Regent praises seizure of 800kg Ketamine HCL

Maritime authorities in Southeast Asia have intercepted significant shipments of narcotics and drug-related materials. In Indonesia, the Navy and various national agencies have conducted major seizures involving Tanzani

Indonesia ferry fire disaster – audit and investigation

6 clusters · 171 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Indonesian lawmakers demand maritime safety overhaul after KMP Mutiara Sentosa II fire

Following the 2 August 2026 fire on the passenger ferry KMP Mutiara Sentosa II off Madura Island, which killed five people, authorities have transitioned from active rescue to formal investigation and auditing. The trag