The voyage was part of the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI).
The President departed from the Kolinlamil dock at approximately 10:20 a.m. for a two-hour journey across Jakarta Bay.
The event featured a naval parade showcasing Indonesia’s maritime strength, led by KRI Brawijaya-320—the largest warship in Southeast Asia, according to the Navy’s Information Service.
A total of 51 naval vessels participated, including six frigates, 10 corvettes, two submarines, three landing ship tanks and landing platform docks, 16 fast attack craft, two minehunters, six patrol boats, four auxiliary ships, and two naval cadet training vessels: KRI Dewaruci and KRI Bima Suci.
The Navy also displayed its Special Forces and aviation units, featuring aircraft such as Bonanza, Piper, CN-235, Cassa NC-212, Bell-412 helicopters, Panther helicopters, and three unmanned aerial vehicles.
Spectators witnessed live demonstrations including naval gunfire, the RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launcher, and the Multi Launcher Rocket System RM-70 Grad mounted on KRI Teluk Amboina-503.
Ships from other agencies—including maritime enforcement bodies, search and rescue teams, and fishing associations—joined the formation behind the Navy’s fleet.
Several ministers from the Merah Putih Cabinet accompanied the President during the inspection.
This marked President Prabowo’s second participation in a sailing pass. He previously joined a similar event on September 28, 2024, while serving as Defense Minister and president-elect.
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